Rohnert Park Couple Pleads Guilty to Illegal Fishing and Trade, Sonoma County Imposes Fines...
In Sonoma County, the importance of ethical fishing has been underscored by a recent case of illegal fish trade, as Richard and Shalley Tran of Rohnert Park have entered a plea to illegally selling and trading fish. The couple has acknowledged their involvement in two counts of illegally selling and...
The Dixon vs. Power duel that shaped a modern IndyCar era
Scott Dixon and Will Power have spent more than a decade turning IndyCar title fights into a two-man stress test, pushing each other to refine racecraft, mentality, and even how long a driver can stay at the top of an unforgiving series. Their duel has not just filled highlight reels, it has quietly redrawn what... ...
Silver Moon Theatre presents Laugh a Minute Comedy at Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma
When you think that the post holiday doldrums of winter will be taking over your life, Silver Moon Theatre is bringing you a laugh a minute rescue from boredom. Opening on Thursday January 15, 2026 for a nine performance run at Murphy’s Irish Pub in Sonoma, “Bullshot Crummond”, a parody of the 1930s Bulldog Drummond...
Storm holds off in Santa Rosa, giving residents a brief break before more rain arrives
Despite rain in the forecast, much of Saturday in Santa Rosa remained dry, giving residents a brief window to run errands, enjoy the outdoors and prepare for the storms expected in the days ahead.
Pro soccer evaluating Sonoma County Fairgrounds for stadium
Professional soccer is eyeing the Sonoma County Fairgrounds as a potential site for matches and events. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this week approved a Letter of Intent with the United Soccer League—the largest professional soccer organization in the U.S.—launching a process to evaluate the Sonoma County...
North Bay braces for heavy rain as atmospheric river hits during holiday weekend
Preparations are well underway for what's projected to be our wettest weekend since November of last year, and the North Bay is in the direct path of this series of storms.
Novato Council Slams Door on Romar Court Appeal, Keeps Troubled Complex Empty
Novato’s City Council has shut down an appeal by the owner of the Romar Court Apartments, keeping the 14-unit building at 6 Romar Court red-tagged and vacant while ordered repairs move ahead. City inspectors reported widespread problems, including mold, dry rot and unfinished structural work, which they said created...
Sonoma Science Duo Brings Big Bang To Himalayan Monasteries
For the past 16 years, Sonoma residents Linda Shore and David Barker have been quietly running one of the more unlikely education projects on the planet: teaching modern science inside Tibetan Buddhist monasteries scattered across northern India. The couple, both longtime veterans of San Francisco’s Exploratorium,...
Petaluma teens arrested in fatal San Rafael stabbing
Three teenagers from Petaluma were arrested in the Tuesday stabbing death of a man in San Rafael, police said on Friday.
Sonoma Raceway Wins Speedway Motorsports Acceleration Award For Second Consecutive Year
Speedway Motorsports officials, in recognition of exemplary performance and exceptional service on behalf of and its world-class facilities, recognized the 2025 recipients for the company’s O. Bruton Smith Award, Promoter of the Year, Speedway of the Year and the Acceleration Award. Announcements were made during a...

















