Santa Rosa CA

Pay:$28.41 – $37.87/hour. Join the team at Petaluma Valley Hospital supporting lab operations and patient testing. A great fit if you’re a certified phlebotomy technician looking for steady, hands-on work in a respected hospital setting.

Looking for some great free finds around Fairfax? This week’s local listings include home goods and outdoor furniture that neighbors are giving away. Check them out below and see if something fits your space!

In this week’s wine news, the long-dreaded wave of California winery closures has finally arrived, while the trade battles renewed tariff uncertainty. Plus, UC Davis tests a new spray against wildfire smoke, Chef Thomas Keller scolds Yountville over workforce housing, and we feature top Italian varietals and Spanish tapas.

When Lindsey Blanchard and Ryan Kuhlmann met as aspiring lawyers in Minneapolis, they probably never imagined they would end up moving to a small town in California and starting a winery together. Now they have two wineries. Their newest venture in downtown Glen Ellen, Wolves Lovers + Thieves, is a celebration of sparkling wines made from unexpected grape varieties using three different production methods.

Looking for something soft and cuddly? Calistoga neighbors are giving away some adorable plush toys this week. These free items are perfect for kids, collectors, or anyone who loves a cozy stuffed friend.

Downtown Napa just got a little more theatrical. Normandie, a French-influenced restaurant built around a dedicated martini bar and tableside service, has opened its doors on Main Street. The room leans into classic Continental showmanship, with soufflés, flambés, and carved-for-two mains sharing the spotlight with a wine program that mixes Champagne and Bordeaux labels with local Napa producers. The restaurant, which...

True dive bars are rare creatures in Marin. For my green they include the 2 A.M. Club in Mill Valley, Smitty’s in Sausalito, Smiley’s Salon in Bolinas and the Silver Peso in Larkspur. Aficionados can argue that Pete’s 881 Club and the No Name deserve mention in this small club.

Miniature golf, AKA mini golf, pee wee golf, or goofy golf, is always a fun activity for families with kids of all ages. Grab a butter and a ball and compete to work your way through through whimsical and imaginative courses where you navigate through miniature castles and putt around colorful sculptures. It's always gives you such a sense of achievement when you sink...

The Cottages at Little Saint are a short walk from the town square in Healdsburg, but when I stepped through the door, I felt like I’d fallen down a rabbit hole. There were no Cheshire cats, talking rabbits, or Queens of Hearts, but I felt like Alice in Wonderland all the same, with geometric patterns on the floor, whimsical artworks on the wall, and...

Sonoma County’s retail and service scene is buzzing this month, with several well-known employers hiring part-time and full-time help. If you enjoy helping people and keeping things running smoothly, these roles are worth a look.