Santa Rosa CA

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for seven Northern California counties as a result of the atmospheric river storms in February​ that caused widespread damage.

Each year, campsite booking platform Hipcamp honors standout camping destinations across the country. In the recent 2025 Hipcamp Awards, the North Bay made a strong presence. From glamping getaways to rustic farm stays, six properties from Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties were recognized this year. Salmon Creek...

Alberto Rafanelli, an Italian immigrant, first founded A. Rafanelli Winery in the early 1900’s. It wasn’t until the early 70’s that Alberto’s son, Americo, came out with the present day label and started selling the wine commercially. David and Patty Rafanelli now run the winery and a 4th generation Rafanelli, their...

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025-- Today, Pacific Development – a prominent, west coast-focused real estate investment and development firm – and its institutional investment partner PGIM Real Estate, announced that they have secured a $97 million construction loan – from Comerica Bank, California...

Founded in 1989 within the St. Helena hillsides, this high-end winery is looking for a new owner.

Thrilling rides, fun games, awesome prizes, tasty treats and great exhibits are only the tip of the iceberg for what awaits at this year’s Sonoma County Fair, running Aug. 1 to 10 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The fair is closed Aug. 4. The 2025 theme is Hot Dogs...

(TNS) — Marin firefighters got a potential glimpse of the future during a demonstration in Mill Valley. The exhibition focused on a new aircraft technology that could be used for emergencies and searches. The single-seat vehicle is 348 pounds, about 6.5 feet tall and powered by eight propellers and an electric engine.

Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding. The Public Works Administration (PWA) funded new construction on facilities at the Veterans Home and Napa State Hospital in Napa, CA in 1939. The Veterans Home was allocated $470,439 and the State Hospital received $309,500, for a total of $779,939. We do not...

Recent Wine Country developments include a free wine tasting, a massive, 60-foot round pool in the Russian River and Japanese-inspired hot dogs.

Is it me or are we all taking sides these days; do we all have itchy trigger fingers? I was at a party the other day and someone complained that the host was serving Red Vines, not Twizzler. I could barely keep my composure — WHO would ever want spongy, red goo, that will take a Waterpik on steroids to get out of...