Woman winemaker brings life to small family-owned winery in Sonoma County
Nestled in the hills of Sonoma County is Karah Estate Vineyard, a family-owned winery that's been serving handcrafted wines and warm hospitality for 25 years. Under the direction of a skillful new winemaker, Lisa Albert, the family's vision comes to life.
Arrest made in Silveira Buick GMC burglary
The Healdsburg Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a burglary and vehicle theft at Silveira Buick GMC on February 13, 2026. Employees arriving at the dealership at 835 Healdsburg Avenue found a broken front window, a damaged vending machine, and a stolen 2024 GMC Sierra pickup truck. The...
SRJC Petaluma to host free farmers market
Santa Rosa Junior College will host its free farmers market in partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Petaluma campus, offering enrolled students free access to fresh groceries. Held on the first Tuesday of every month, the market will...
The Best Local Dim Sum
When it comes to dim sum, the Bay Area’s deep rooted Chinese immigrant history keeps it authentic and competitive making the Bay among the best places in the world for dim sum, offering a variety of restaurants of this worldwide delicacy. I set out to taste some of the most popular spots nearby, sampling everything...
A Hilltop Home in Healdsburg Offers a Farmhouse Fantasy
Offering a farmhouse fantasy, a modern home with an accessory dwelling unit has hit the market in Healdsburg. The home, completed in 2023, epitomizes farmhouse style with an all-white, board-and-batten exterior, black accents and airy, open-concept interiors. With a total of six bedrooms and six bathrooms set among...
Perfection in Game 1, Power in Game 2 as SRJC Softball Sweeps Yuba
The Santa Rosa Junior College softball team evened its record to 3-3 in preconference play after winning both games of a doubleheader against Yuba College Feb. 12 in its home opener at Marv Mayes Field. Behind a perfect game in the opener and steady offensive production throughout the afternoon, the...
Graton To Debut Next Phase of $1B Expansion
ROHNERT PARK, CA – Graton Resort & Casino will debut the next phase of its $1 billion expansion on May 4, introducing new dining, entertainment and gaming experiences. The new offerings will include a collection of original food and beverage concepts led by award-winning chef Roy Ellamar and VP of Culinary Operations...
California crackdown on e-bikes aims to stop a fast-growing menace
California launched a wave of e-bike regulations that took effect on January 1, 2026, tightening safety requirements for equipment, visibility, and youth riders. The new laws arrive as national e-bicycle injury counts have climbed sharply, and as local governments like Marin County report emergency calls tied to...
📅 Career Fest Employer Panel at Sonoma State on Mar 11
Sonoma State University is hosting a Career Fest Employer Panel on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom B at 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. The event is open to the public and includes food.
Santa Rosa: City Council Awards $4.7M Contract For Hopper Avenue Fire Recovery Project
The Santa Rosa City Council has awarded a $4.7 million construction contract for improvements along Hopper Avenue, advancing recovery efforts in the Coffey Park neighborhood following the 2017 Tubbs Fire, according to an announcement Thursday. The contract was awarded Tuesday to Argonaut Contractors of Santa Rosa for...
