Toys Through Time: From Machine Age to Space Age
Toys Through Time: From Machine Age to Space Age explores how play has reflected—and helped shape—our changing world for more than a century. Featuring Petaluma collector Ron Miska’s remarkable collection of antique mechanical toys alongside Star Wars toys from Rancho Obi-Wan, the exhibition traces a journey from the...
Escalating fight over Bay Area mobile home park rules heralds larger policy battle over...
In recent weeks, the city of Petaluma and owners of Youngstown Mobile Home Park have sent dueling letters to park residents that reflect the increasingly pitched battle being fought in Sonoma County over mobile home regulations. “Any information you provide to the city – including your address, email and phone...
Considering Relocating Back to the Area: Seeking Suggestions and Feedback.
In a recent social media post, a user expressed their intention to change careers and possibly relocate back to Sonoma County, specifically Santa Rosa, where they grew up. The user, currently working in healthcare administration, is seeking feedback on various aspects of life in Santa Rosa, including the overall...
Why isn’t Sonoma Ave., between SR Ave and Farmers, Being Considered as the New...
The recent repavements on Sonoma Ave between SR Ave and Farmers have stirred up a wave of discontent among residents. The quality of the repavements has been questioned, with some residents claiming that the new roads feel worse than the ones they replaced. Questions are being raised about the company responsible for...
New Ramp Metering on US-101 On-Ramps in Marin and Sonoma Counties Starts December 2—What...
Caltrans, along with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), and the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA), will activate 12 ramp meters on US-101 in Marin and Sonoma counties. The activation will start on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Each...
149-year-old Sonoma County wine brand sold
A growing California Central Coast wine company has purchased a 149-year-old Sonoma County brand after it had changed hands just seven months earlier. WarRoom Cellars said the Simi Winery acquisition fits its model of accelerating growth for legacy names in a consolidating California wine market. “WarRoom has a...
Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident on Old Sonoma Highway in Napa, Mass Casualty Incident...
Yesterday, a single-vehicle accident on Old Sonoma Highway in Napa resulted in three individuals being injured. The incident, which occurred near the 4300 block, involved a car that veered off the roadway and into a ditch, prompting responses from CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire, American Medical Response, and the...
Did Anyone Else ‘Win’ the Bahamas Vacation Contest Held at the Mall?
A Bahamas vacation giveaway raffle, which was held at the Santa Rosa plaza mall, has been revealed as a scam. The stand, located in the food court near the bathrooms, sent text messages to participants claiming they had won. However, it appears that every participant received the same message, leading to suspicions...
Meeting Opportunities for 30-Year-Old Singles in Sonoma County
Navigating the social scene as a 30-year-old single in Sonoma County can be a challenging endeavor. This article focuses on a Petaluma resident, a single woman in her 30s, who is finding it difficult to make friends and meet new people. We explore various suggestions for her to engage in group activities, volunteer...
Saminuh Ojebola Is Thankful: Jesus Cares 2020 Ministries
This local story contains an American counter-narrative. It is about an immigrant putting food into the mouth of Americans. The time is 4pm when I meet Saminuh Ojebola working over a broad steel kitchen table. He had just worked a full shift ending at 2pm. Ojebola is a paid case...

















