Thomas Rivers Brown Aims High With Historic Napa Vines
After checking in on Andy Erickson and Annie Favia’s developing project, I maintained the new calendar/new things theme with another stop in Oakville. This time winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown was my host. “It’s so incredible to be able to get in on this fruit,” he says. Rivers...
California wine giant puts one of its most premium wineries up for sale
A winery founded by one of Sonoma County’s best-known winemaking families is for sale. It has not produced wine for the past two years.
Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl
Winter days along the Sonoma Coast were made for a cup of warm clam chowder, but choosing where to tuck into a bowl of the seaside delicacy is always tough because there are so many great options. Bodega Bay’s 23rd annual Chowder Day on Jan. 31 is the best opportunity...
Domestic Violence Suspect Allegedly Caught with “Large Quantity” of Cocaine During Arrest
PETALUMA, CA — “On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:49 a.m., a Petaluma PD was advised that Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies were responding to a domestic violence call in the area of Bailey Avenue in Petaluma. Information indicated the suspect had fled the scene southbound on Petaluma Boulevard...
Celebration of Women in Wine Returns to Napa March 4–8, 2026
Napa, CA – January 14, 2026—Tish Wiggins, founder of Tish Around Town and the Celebration of Women in Wine (COWIW), is pleased to announce that her dynamic event series will return to Napa on March 4–8, 2026. This inspiring celebration honors the trailblazing women shaping the wine industry—winemakers, winery owners,...
This Little-Known Winery In California That’s Totally Worth The Drive
In the heart of Napa Valley’s Rutherford region sits a winery that feels less like a commercial venture and more like being invited to a friend’s really nice country estate – if your friend happened to make world-class wines and lived in paradise. Frog’s Leap Winery offers...
Stolen Vehicle Stop Near Longvale Last Night Ends With Citation, Says CHP
A California Highway Patrol officer stopped a vehicle reported stolen out of Santa Rosa near Longvale late Wednesday night, according to CHP Sgt. Kevin Will. He said his agency cited and released one person. Lt. Quincy Cromer of the Mendocino Sheriff’s Department told us, about 11 p.m. “Sheriff’s Deputies were...
Pop-Up Concept Fox Pizza Opening Restaurant in Novato
The newest shop around the corner in Novato is Fox Pizza, opening at 529 Alameda del Prado, according to a liquor license. The new restaurant owners, Anna and Jeff Fox, are building out the space, aiming for a mid-2026 opening. Fox Pizza started as a pop-up and catering business, serving...
North Bay man wanted for attempted murder turns himself in
(KRON) — A 19-year-old attempted murder suspect who was considered “armed and dangerous” turned himself over to police Tuesday, the Windsor Police Department announced Wednesday. The suspect, Ricardo Bracamonte Monjaras of Clearlake, was wanted for shooting two people inside a market at 10351 Old Redwood Highway in...
CA lawmaker proposes legislation to restrict e-bike speed as safety concerns rise
Petaluma police are sounding the alarm about the dangers of e-bikes and e-motorcycles, posting a video on social media of a young rider blasting through stop signs. Now, lawmakers are eyeing new legislation that would add restrictions to some products.
