Effective Locations and Techniques for Socializing Your Dog
In the quest to desensitize a puppy to other dogs and people, a dog owner sought advice from fellow pet owners on the best locations to attempt this. The owner was keen on a slow exposure process, which is considered the most effective way to familiarize a dog with new environments and creatures.
Vehicle for change: Center Point DAAC is taking opioid treatment on the road
Chris Geiger was driving to work at Center Point DAAC’s addiction-treatment headquarters in Santa Rosa when an ambulance zoomed past and turned down the street toward the recovery center. Suspecting a client may be in crisis, Geiger arrived to find EMTs already at the scene in a parking lot...
Truck Towed from Leased Parking Lot in Petaluma Building
A recent incident in Petaluma has sparked a heated discussion on social media. A truck owner shared his experience of having his vehicle towed from a parking lot near Volpi's restaurant on Western Avenue. According to the truck owner, he and several other patrons parked their vehicles in the lot, only to return after...
Coffee and Crochet: A Community Gathering at Crooks Coffee
Zoe, a local crochet enthusiast, is inviting fellow hobbyists for a meet-up at a coffee shop this weekend. The gathering is aimed at bringing together people who share a passion for crochet and knitting. Zoe has suggested Crooks Coffee on Mendo in downtown Santa Rosa as the potential venue for the meet-up, which is...
These Napa, CA based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around napa.
Juvenile on e-scooter injured after colliding into a car in Sonoma
(KRON) — A juvenile riding an electric stand-on scooter suffered injuries after colliding with a moving car in Sonoma on Tuesday, according to the Sonoma Police Department. The juvenile, who was not wearing a helmet, was traveling fast when he crashed into the back portion of a moving car at the intersection of...
Home Ranch, Where Winegrower Turns Winemaker
Justin Warnelius-Miller grew up at Garden Creek Ranch in the Alexander Valley, learning viticulture from his father, a cabernet sauvignon pioneer, who planted the first vines in 1969. At 19, Warnelius-Miller left UC Davis to lead the family vineyard, implementing sustainable and regenerative farming practices. His...
Iggy’s Organic Burger Coming to Sebastopol’s The Barlow
Less than a year after opening, The Barlow’s Cock Robin is calling it quits. But the Sebastopol space won’t remain vacant for long. The owners of Iggy’s Organic Burger in Healdsburg are stepping in, set to transform the burger-and-fried-chicken shop into… well, another burger-and-fried-chicken shop, this time with a...
Chef Charlie Palmer Is Taking Over Healdsburg Bar & Grill
Is there a restaurant project Charlie Palmer isn’t involved with right now? Healdsburg’s busiest chef is taking over Healdsburg Bar & Grill — formerly owned by Doug Keane and Nick Peyton — and he’s bringing his famed boeuf bourguignon with him. In mid-December, Palmer and...
Friendsgiving: A Love letter to Chosen Family
Over the past decade, “Friendsgiving” has gone from a quirky portmanteau to a cultural ritual. Originally a Thanksgiving‑themed feast eaten with friends, it began as an alternative for young adults who couldn’t or didn’t want to go home for the holiday. Early gatherings were informal...

















