She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she’s building fire-proof bunkers
Linda Cantey had the sound of her mobile turned off the night the Atlas Wildfire weaved a path of destruction through her section of Napa, California. "We were sound asleep when that thing came ripping through our neighbourhood," recalls Cantey, an aerospace engineer and consultant based in northern California. "By...
Rohnert Park Woman Identified as Suspect in Hit-and-Run of Two Juveniles
ROHNERT PARK, CA — A local woman was arrested in connection with the hit-and-run of two juveniles riding an electric scooter in late May. According to a press release from the Rohnert Park Police Department, officers have arrested Tamisha Joeline Smith, 34, on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Smith was...
Santa Rosa: 1 Dead In Collision Involving Big-Rig On Hwy 101
One person is dead following a crash Wednesday morning on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash, involving a big-rig truck and at least one other vehicle, was reported shortly before 8 a.m. on the freeway near State Highway 12. Article continues...
When California’s Original “Bear Flag” Was First Flown, Locals Couldn’t Stop Laughing. Here’s Why.
If you’ve ever looked at the California state flag, you see a symbol of raw, rugged power: a majestic grizzly bear marching proudly beneath a single red star. It screams independence, strength, and California pride.
Your Family’s Summer Starts at the Marin County Fair July 1-5
Marin Mommies presents a shout-out article from the Marin County Fair in San Rafael. The Marin County Fair returns July 1-5, 2026, and this year it's more than just a fair; it's a celebration. As America turns 250 and Marin County marks its 175th anniversary, the theme "Stars, Stripes & Stories" invites families to be
Early Returns Show Strong Support For SMART Tax Extension in Sonoma, Marin
Sonoma and Marin County voters are supporting Measure B to extend a quarter-cent sales tax funding SMART rail for 30 years, ahead of upcoming Bay Area transit ballot measures. Voters in Sonoma and Marin counties appeared to approve Measure B, a sales tax measure that would fund the Sonoma-Marin Rail Transit District, o
A Napa Wine Icon Brings La Sirena Tasting Room to Downtown Calistoga
At the 2000 Napa Valley Wine Auction, a 6-liter bottle of the cult Cabernet Sauvignon blend Screaming Eagle set a world record for the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of wine: half a million dollars. Heidi Peterson Barrett made that wine. Today, you can taste Barrett’s offerings at much more down-to-earth p
Your Drinking Water Is About to Cost More
Sonoma Water board has approved wholesale water rate adjustment for fiscal year 2026-27. Sonoma Aqueduct customers (Valley of the Moon and City of Sonoma) will pay 8.72 percent more for water. The Board of Directors of Sonoma Water on Tuesday approved a wholesale water rate adjustment for the 2026-27 fiscal...
Healdsburg’s SingleThread Named One of North America’s Best Restaurants
SingleThread in Healdsburg has once again been recognized as one of North America’s best restaurants, ranking No. 16 on the 50 Best organization’s North America list. This is SingleThread’s second appearance on the regional ranking, which includes restaurants in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean as part of th
Sonoma Co.: 3.7 Quake Shakes Area East Of Cloverdale
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 shook an area southeast of Cloverdale in Sonoma County on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 9:44 a.m. about 4.6 miles southeast of Cloverdale, along the Maacama Fault, the USGS said. Article continues below this...
