Petaluma’s new diner Blue Plate announces grand opening this Saturday
Blue Plate, the new diner-style restaurant that has taken over the space formerly operated as an International House of Pancakes, has now been renovated, revamped, fully permitted and cleared for takeoff. In other words, it’s time to welcome some hungry customers. “We made it through our final inspections, and...
Weather on repeat
Happy Tuesday evening! Wednesday: Coastal fog & drizzle: Expect low clouds and fog along the coast, with potential early morning drizzle in Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa. Afternoon highs: A near-carbon copy of Monday's temperatures.60s at the Coast, 70s and 80s Bayshore and up to 94 degrees for the hottest
Find Classic Italian Dining, Hospitality at Ca’Bianca in Santa Rosa
The era of white tablecloths, free bread baskets and the ritual crumb sweep between courses has largely faded from American restaurants. Once shorthand for fine dining, starched linen gave way to wipeable tabletops and the efficiencies of modern service. Pandemic sanitizing protocols seemed to deliver the final blow. B
Art, Poetry, Stone and Wine With Dogs
Healdsburg artist Jake Messing turns his attention to the narrow sliver of the electromagnetic spectrum humans can actually see in “Visible Light,” a new exhibition of paintings exploring color, perception and the mysteries hiding in plain sight. Flowers, birds, bubbles, crystals and reflective surfaces become vehicles
Man attacked 74-year-old in Guerneville without ‘apparent provocation,’ authorities say
The 27-year-old allegedly struck the victim in the face and kicked him in the chest after he fell to the ground, according to Sonoma County deputies.
Third Eye Blind, the ’90s Stalwart Band at Graton Resort
Thirty years ago, Third Eye Blind blasted onto the music scene with a self-titled album that went six-times platinum and included the enduring alternative-rock hits “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Graduate,” “How’s It Going To Be” and “Jumper.” A double-platinum second album, Blue, followed two years later.
Free Outdoor Movie Series Coming to Sonoma Plaza
The City of Sonoma, in partnership with Sebastiani Theatre Foundation, invites the community to enjoy free outdoor movies on Sonoma Plaza this summer and fall. Movies will be shown on the lawn behind City Hall, on the north side of the Plaza along Spain Street. Bring the family, grab dinner from a local restaurant, and
As demand grows for Sonoma County crisis teams, questions remain about long-term funding
County officials say spending on the mobile crisis system has grown from about $5 million in 2024 to an estimated nearly $13 million this year. photo credit: Sonoma County Sonoma County officials say their mobile crisis teams are responding to more behavioral health emergencies than ever. County leaders are now focused
Hazel Restaurant Is Back in Occidental — And More Hazel Than Ever
Sometimes when a door closes, a 150-year-old yellow clapboard Victorian overlooking downtown Occidental opens. That’s exactly what happened to Jim and Michele Wimborough of Hazel Restaurant. This week, the couple reopened Hazel in a new home at 3688 Bohemian Highway, less than a year after closing the restaurant’s long
Strangles Case Confirmed at California Boarding Facility
On Aug. 13, a 25-year-old Thoroughbred mare at a boarding facility in Sonoma County, California, tested positive for strangles. The mare presented with a cough on Aug. 7. She is currently isolated. One additional horse is suspected to be positive, and 30 horses have been exposed. EDCC Health Watch is...

















