Niche Italian Grape Varieties Are Trending in California
"I was on a quest to find the most non-Zinfandel thing out there,” said Evan Lewandowski as we tasted his 2024 Mahlon, made with 100% Arneis. The wine was lemony, a little salty, a little nutty, with a hint of almond blossom. It tasted like classic Arneis, the “little rascal” white grape of Italy’s Piedmont region. But
Windsor’s First Sake Brewery Traces Roots to Amache Internment Camp
A fourth-generation Japanese American from Cotati is set to open Sonoma County’s first sake brewery next month, pouring drinks that trace back to his great-grandmother’s homemade sake and a family history that survived wartime incarceration. Bruce Shimizu’s Shimizu Sake Company will debut its tasting bar in Windsor in
Lo & Behold Bar and Kitchen Is Healdsburg’s Favorite After Work Hangout
Healdsburg has no shortage of places to drink serious wine. Lo & Behold is where you go when you’re done being serious about it and just want a good cocktail. The downtown bar has become a magnet for locals looking for a break from “Beverly Healdsburg,” but it is a particular favorite of the hospitality industry: resta
Man Wanted on Two Warrants Allegedly Caught with Stolen Gun, Narcotics in Sonoma County
SONOMA COUNTY, CA — A man wanted on two outstanding warrants was reportedly arrested after being caught with a stolen gun, according to authorities. In a press release published Sunday, Aug. 16, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reported that Enrico Candilario Gonsalves had been arrested during a traffic stop.
David Hirsch, wine pioneer of California’s Sonoma Coast, has died
David Hirsch, shown at his eponymous winery in Cazadero in 2009, was a pioneer of California’s rugged Sonoma Coast wine region. David Hirsch, a pioneer of California’s rugged Sonoma Coast wine region, died Tuesday. He was 81. Hirsch founded what became one of America’s most regarded Pinot Noir...
Using Nature to Steer Teens Away From Violence
A violence prevention program in Sonoma County faces funding uncertainty as the community becomes safer. Here are the morning’s top stories on Monday, August 17, 2026. A significant El Niño will continue warming California coastal waters into fall and winter, and likely bring new marine visitors to Monterey Bay.
Regional: Napa Man Busted In Solano County On Suspicion Of Possession Csam
A Napa man was arrested this week on suspicion of being in possession of child sex abuse material, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. Robert Free, 63, is suspected of attempting to sexually exploit children online, according to the Solano County Sheriff's Office, where the case began. Detectives with the Na
Woman Gives $1 Million in ‘Life-Changing’ Bonuses to Teachers in Her School District
“I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such a beautiful gift from someone I don’t even know or haven’t taught their kid,” one teacher said
Parolee arrested after alleged forced entry into Santa Rosa home
A 36-year-old parolee and registered sex offender was arrested after allegedly forcing entry into a Santa Rosa home and preventing residents from leaving, police said Saturday. Santa Rosa Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Mohawk Street at approximately 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 14.
Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?
It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days. Has something changed?
