Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Labor Day Fun
Protect yourself from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Cotati, CA As friends and families prepare to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging the public to take precautions against mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Warmer weather and...
Black Real Estate Investor Sues California County, Claims Racial Bias Blocked Property Permits
A Black real estate investor is suing Marin County, California, and its chief building official, claiming he was subjected to unfair permitting hurdles because of his race. Dietrick Burks, an entrepreneur who sells floating homes, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit this week alleging county officials imposed...
Saturday Links: Spoof Newspaper Marin Lately Skewers the Local Elite
Back in February, an Onion-style rag called Marin Lately debuted, roasting the inhabitants of the well-to-do North Bay county with inflammatory headlines such as, “Tiburon Still Boring.” The identity of the author has now been revealed — a seasoned writer and father of three who grew up in San Francisco and now lives...
A cup of joe and a bite to eat in Healdsburg
On the north end of town, Plank offers a friendly space with a bohemian vibe. The café specializes in house-roasted coffee, smoothies and organic teas, with a menu full of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast options. Pastries are popular, too: the peanut butter chocolate cookie is rich, and the vegan orange...
Napa County Man Convicted Again for Explosive Materials Intent and Conspiracy
In a recent development from Napa County, resident Justin Chapman Fisher, age 32, has been convicted for the second time on charges related to explosives, according to a press release from the Napa County District Attorney's Office. A jury found Fisher guilty of felony possession of materials with the intent of...
Browsing Petaluma’s newest bookstore, The Velvet Chapter
The Velvet Chapter Bookshop Address: 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-6 p.m., Friday 12-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Website: www.thevelvetchapter.com Phone: 813-732-5202. If you have ever been on the website of The Velvet Chapter – the new downtown bookstore located...
Pickett Fire 51% contained; five structures destroyed
(KRON) — The Pickett Fire burning in Napa County continues to hold at 6,803 acres and the fire is now 51% contained, according to firefighters. As of Thursday night, five destroyed buildings have been found inside the fire’s perimeter. Incident Commander Richard Tovar announced during a livestream on the Cal Fire...
A legendary Bay Area chef is now making $15 wagyu burgers in his tiny...
The gourmet wagyu burger spot is here until October.
Cool your dogs at Spring Lake’s Water Bark
The Spring Lake Water Bark, a fundraiser that allows dogs to enjoy the Spring Lake Swimming Lagoon (393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa), will take place September 6-7, 14, 21-22, and 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pups and their families flock to Spring Lake from across the Bay Area...
A bold idea for reducing homelessness in America
I pulled off the highway into small-town Cloverdale, California, and a homeless fellow approached me. “Do you know where there’s a grocery store?” he asked. “How about the gospel mission and you can eat for free?” I replied. “No, I’m not hungry. I’m new in town. I...
