Sunday Links: Muni’s Central Subway Closes Overnight After Car Crashes Into Tunnel
Elderly pedestrians in Oakland and Rohnert Park were struck by drivers in two different hit-and-runs over the past week. Rasheedah Shakir Mwongozi, 74, was released from the hospital on Thanksgiving after being struck in West Oakland Monday, and an elderly man was killed in a Rohnert Park crosswalk Friday evening....
Joaquin Phoenix leaps to defense of student convicted in ‘chicken rescue’ case
Joaquin Phoenix has leapt to the defense of a UC Berkeley student who was convicted of felony conspiracy last month after taking four chickens from a slaughterhouse in Petaluma.
From Cartoon Academy to the Schulz Museum: An Interview with Artist Joe Wos
Cartoonist Joe Wos teaches people how to draw at the Charles M. Schulz Museum. The world of lines and laughter collide with guest Joe Wos, the acclaimed cartoonist and Emmy-winning host of PBS's Cartoon Academy. Recording live from the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, Wos sits down with host Michelle Marques...
2025 Indian Country Architectural Showcase
Indian Gaming magazine connected with four of the leading architecture firms in Indian Country to learn more about their diverse projects throughout 2025. “It is very satisfying for me and our team to see all these properties evolve and how successful they are for the tribes and surrounding community.”. –...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Santa Rosa, CA
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to santa rosa..
Sausalito Police and Firefighters to Host Holiday Bell-Ringing Challenge for Marin Families on December...
On December 20, 2025, the Sausalito Police Department and Southern Marin Fire District will hold the first Holiday Bell-Ringing Challenge at the Sausalito Ferry Landing. The event will take place from noon to 3:00 PM. The goal is to raise $3,000 for the Salvation Army San Rafael Corps to support families in Marin...
Sutter Health names new CEO of Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Not-for-profit Sutter Health today announced that Michelle Oxford, MBA, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (SSRRH), effective Dec. 1. Oxford will serve as a dyad partner to Chief Medical Executive Dr. Karin Shavelson, with Kirkland Wade continuing in his role as Chief...
What’s the Story Behind ‘Slide House,’ Also Known as Rancho Shazam?
The "Slide House," also known as Rancho Shazam, has been a topic of intrigue and curiosity for many. Located at the end of Lucky Drive, this eccentric dwelling has sparked numerous discussions online. Along with the Slide House, the general area, including 10 Lucky Drive and the Barcelino building, has also raised...
Pits, Pies, and a Fresh Start: Downtown Barbecue Reignites on Third Street
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a Halloween shutdown announcement, Downtown Barbecue quietly fired back up on Nov. 12 under new local leadership. The Third Street smokehouse kept its staff, added pizzas, and kept the core barbecue program. For now, it’s open Wednesday–Sunday as the...
Santa on the Radio: KSVY December 2, 5-7pm
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus return to the KSVY studio for a beloved community tradition—two hours of live calls, holiday wishes, and pure Sonoma Valley magic. This event is free, fun, and open to all ages. Kids can call to talk with Santa, share their wish list, or simply...

















