Today’s Sarafornia Treasure – Calistoga, Part 1
After exploring downtown Napa last month for our story on the Cedar Gables Inn, the sister-house to Alameda’s Girls Inc. building, my interest in the history of the Napa Valley was piqued enough that I planned another trip north, this time to the famous hot springs resort town of Calistoga. By the way, “Sarafornia”...
Sonoma Asphalt Supplier Hit With $1.28 Million Fine Over Noxious Smoke And Stench
BoDean Company Inc. has agreed to pay $1.28 million to settle allegations from regional air regulators that its Santa Rosa and Windsor operations repeatedly broke air-quality rules, producing foul odors and visible black smoke that nearby residents say dragged on for weeks. According to a news release from the Bay...
Colorado Couple Celebrates Multicultural Wedding in Sonoma County
It wasn’t fate that brought Evan and Sanjana together — it was their roommates who were best friends. The two had happily anticipated their introduction at a friend’s Chicago housewarming. Evan recalls that meeting Sanjana “exceeded all my expectations.” To Sanjana, Evan “felt very natural.”
This month-long event makes wine tastings at 50+ Sonoma wineries, shops, and hotels just...
Wine sales have been dipping as Gen Z and millennials either quit drinking, cut back on alcohol, or choose options a little less wine-y. Cost and accessibility have both been cited amongst reasons for the decreased interest in wine, with wine sales continuing to decrease in 2024 and 2025. One...
Marin Co.: Marinhealth Workers Announce Intent To Strike Over Health Care Costs, New Contract
MARIN CO.: MARINHEALTH WORKERS ANNOUNCE INTENT TO STRIKE OVER HEALTH CARE COSTS, NEW CONTRACT
Petaluma Fair set for June 18–21, 2026
The 2026 Petaluma Fair will take place from June 18–21, 2026 at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. This year’s theme, “Past, Present, and Future Luma,” celebrates the city’s heritage, community spirit, and future. Visitors can enjoy livestock shows, art exhibits, rides, local food, and family fun—all included in one ticket...
Petaluma Parents Revolt Over School’s ‘Spying’ Language In Safety Plan
Parents packed Tuesday's Petaluma City Schools board meeting and zeroed in on one phrase in particular: a directive in draft school-site safety plans telling staff to "collect intelligence" on student walkouts and to keep an eye on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Several speakers blasted the wording...
Local construction company BoDean agrees to nearly $1.3 million air pollution fine
The $1.28 million collected as part of the settlement will go towards funding projects that will improve air quality in the nine counties that the Bay Area Air District encompasses. photo credit: Google Maps via Bay City News Based in Santa Rosa, the company's concrete recycling facility in Windsor received two...
Bodega Bay Sheriff Mixer Boils Over Into ICE Clash
What was pitched as a low-key yesterday evening meet-and-greet with Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram in Bodega Bay quickly turned into a pointed debate over immigration enforcement. Instead of a casual chance for West County residents to chat with their sheriff, the gathering at the Bodega Bay Grange became an...
EV benefits increase for Healdsburg residents
The City of Healdsburg is taking the lead on expanding its electric vehicle and clean transportation programs by leveraging available state Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) funding, while sharpening the city’s focus on equity and climate goals. At its Feb. 2 meeting, the City Council approved updates to existing...
