Courtyard Chaos At SFO Hotel As Napa Felon Busted In Alleged Gunfire
Prosecutors say a 29-year-old Napa man turned the courtyard of a South San Francisco hotel into an impromptu shooting range, allegedly squeezing off roughly a dozen rounds from a handgun before trying to bolt from the building. According to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, officers detained the man...
‘We do not want this stuff getting out’: More Costco plants found with invasive...
A second wave of Costco plant shipments has been found carrying evidence of an invasive insect that can spread a fatal grapevine disease, widening concern among California agriculture officials.
The Best Things Our Dining Editor Ate in Sonoma County in June
From hanging tacos to vegan cocoa, here are the best things I ate in June. Big Lou, Little Lou’s at Jack’s Filling Station: Every burger I eat from here on out will have to live up to this sassy, saucy, gloriously messy masterpiece. Two thin, lacy-edged patties, melted American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, dreamy T
Bay Area rock icon sets legacy show for Napa
Les Claypool is set to perform in Napa as part of the Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions.
Marin Co.: County Fair Starts Wednesday, Local Transit Agencies Offiering Free And Extended Service
The Marin County Fair starts Wednesday and discounted tickets are still available through the official website. People can visit marinfair.org to buy $20 tickets through Tuesday, after which gate prices increase to $30. Additionally, entry is free on Wednesday for children 12 and younger, adults 65 and older and milita
Interview: Jesca Hoop on growing up in Santa Rosa, being a “misfit loner,” and...
That, laughs singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop, now of Manchester, England, was her name for the space just outside the theater department at Santa Rosa High School. It was in the early 1990s, when Hoop, who describes herself as a less-than-overachieving student, found an unexpected place of acceptance at SRHS. “That spot..
Why Fans Need to Renew Their Tickets for NASCAR 2027
The checkered flag may have flown on the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 weekend, but the countdown to NASCAR’s return to wine country is already underway. From thrilling road course battles and fan-favorite driver appearances to unmatched views across Sonoma Raceway, NASCAR weekend continues to be one of the most anticipate
The California Birthplace of Trader Joe’s ‘Two Buck Chuck’ Sells for $10.15 Million
The Northern California winery where the story of Trader Joe’s famous “Two Buck Chuck” began has sold. The 42-acre Napa Valley estate, known as Benessere Vineyards, sold at auction last week for $10.15 million, according to information from Concierge Auctions, which handled the sale alongside Jamie Spratling and Kevin
Marin Goes Big on July 4 with Events Throughout the County
Marin County’s July 4 lineup offers something for everyone—big parades, intimate picnics, quirky contests and bay‑view fireworks. These selections were sourced from the Pacific Sun’s own calendar, which is available online at pacificsun.com/events-calendar. Suffice it to say, wherever one lands in Marin this Fourth—fro
Linda Perry Rocks, a Butterfly Tree and The Submarine Show
With the recent release of the documentary Linda Perry: Let It Die Here in Bay Area theaters and an upcoming tour with the Indigo Girls, singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and reality TV star Perry is enjoying deepening interest in her estimable oeuvre. The former lead singer of 4 Non Blondes—who has worked
