‘Narcan Squad’ makes antidote available to all
On Wednesdays for the past few weeks, a band of lifesavers has walked the streets of Healdsburg, popping into shops and talking to owners and store managers about Narcan. Two retired physicians, David Anderson and Walter Maack, join Jeff McGee, the police department’s Social Services team member, and sometimes other...
New Trails Unveiled at Taylor Mountain Park Near Santa Rosa, Doubling Recreational Space
Sonoma County Regional Parks has officially opened eight new miles of trails at Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, situated just a stone's throw from downtown Santa Rosa. This marks a significant expansion for the 1,100-acre park, which has been a go-to spot since 2013 for its panoramic summit...
Jimtown is back in business with dim sum
The tomatoes are here. Fat and sun-warmed, they arrive in late-morning crates at the Healdsburg market—heirlooms from growers like Tookey Farms in Alexander Valley, their skin dappled, their shapes unapologetically odd. The scent of a warm afternoon. Their full and earthy flavor, somewhere between fruit and acid,...
Electrical fire displaces 6 Rohnert Park families
(KRON) — Six families were displaced by a Thursday afternoon apartment blaze, the City of Rohnert Park Police & Fire confirmed. Authorities have determined that the electrical fire was accidental. The fire broke out in the 6300 block of Country Club Drive. Fire crews from Rohnert Park, Rancho Adobe and Sonoma County...
Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence Named Grand Marshal For Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma Raceway officials announced today that celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality Tyler Florence will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 13. As Grand Marshal, Florence will deliver the iconic command, “Drivers, start your engines,” ahead of...
Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer
On July 7, 2025, deputies received information that Gregg Jackson, 40, of Santa Rosa, had been impersonating a law enforcement officer. Jackson was reportedly using a vehicle outfitted with red and blue emergency lights and was identifying himself as a bounty hunter. Deputies determined that Jackson was currently out...
Shein ordered to pay $700,000 to settle California lawsuit over shipping delays
San Francisco and other California counties reached a settlement with Shein that orders the retailer to pay $700,000 in penalties and ship products on time as required by law.
The Unassuming Restaurant In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Chicken Fried Steak
Some culinary quests are worth driving across county lines for, and the search for perfect chicken fried steak might top that list. Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant in Petaluma stands as a monument to this classic comfort food – an unassuming roadside spot where the chicken fried steak has achieved legendary status...
New summer music fest HighRio hits Monte Rio with big bands and backyard vibes
Nearly one year ago, we celebrated that the “for sale” sign had come down at the Monte Rio Theater and Extravaganza. Since then, the Rio (as locals call it) has come back to life as a hub for creativity and connection, screening classic and new blockbuster films, hosting community events and now housing the Music...
Holdouts in Marin County resist California rules speeding up multifamily housing
State pressure to allow more housing in Marin County is relentless, but some in Fairfax aren't giving up without a fight.
