Rip currents and sneaker waves to hit Northern California coast
The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement in effect between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Thursday.
Event Review: BottleRock 2026 Brought Out Nostalgic Feels and Euphoric Energy
The Memorial Day weekend of May 22-24, 2026 showcased a phenomenal weekend of fantastic music, great food, an incredible array of drinks, and a wonderful variety of leisure and wellness amenities. There was an endless variety of fun things to do at BottleRock 2026. Whether if it was receiving a beauty touch-up at the B
Napa electronic dance music festival expands to two days with major headliners
The Napa Valley electronic dance music festival will return in October with a larger two-day format, resort packages and a lineup led by Kygo, Zedd, Disclosure and Hugel.
Winning Streak: Roy Ellamar Cooks Up the Graton Casino
On May 4th, Graton Resort & Casino debuted the next phase of its transformative expansion, notably introducing a 28,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor dining space called AYA Rooftop Restaurant. Led by award-winning chef Roy Ellamar and VP of culinary operations Jennifer Murphy-Ellamar, the new venue showcases chef Ellamar
North Bay Producers Win Big at 2026 Good Food Awards
On June 2, the Specialty Food Association announced the winners of the 2026 Good Food Awards, honoring producers whose products excel in taste, craftsmanship and responsible sourcing. Now in its 16th year, the awards recognize artisan food and beverage makers committed to sustainable production, ethical business practi
Piner Grad Says Coach Groomed Her While Santa Rosa Schools Looked Away
A Piner High School graduate is suing Santa Rosa City Schools, claiming district staff looked the other way while she was groomed by a wrestling coach as a teenager and that the relationship carried on after she graduated. The civil complaint, filed in Sonoma County Superior Court, names the district and two employees
Worry grows over vine-killing bugs found on grapevines at Wine Country Costco stores
When glassy-winged sharpshooters bite into the stalks of grapevines, they can transmit the fatal Pierce’s disease.
Petaluma Woman Faces DUI Charges After Major Highway 101 Rollover Crash
A 19-year-old Petaluma woman faces DUI allegations after causing a major rollover crash on Highway 101 on Saturday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, the woman was speeding and driving recklessly near the East Washington Street exit when her GMC Acadia sideswiped a big rig, collided with another veh
INTERVIEW: Skylar Grey uncorks ‘Wasted Potential’ in Napa Valley
NAPA — For many songwriters, penning hits for some of pop’s biggest names might bring a sense of satisfaction. For Skylar Grey, success came with its own complications. Get the album on Amazon Music. “I definitely had imposter syndrome,” the Wisconsin native said at the release party for...
Couple’s romantic hot-air-balloon ride slams into tree, crash lands on California golf course
In the definitive example of a romantic outing gone awry, a couple on a scenic hot air balloon ride around Solano County, Ca. this weekend held on for dear life as they crash landed on the Green Valley Country Club driving range. According to KCRA 3, Zachary and London Kellis...
