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Chris Hulls, the Point Reyes–born co‑founder of the family‑safety app Life360, has quietly spent millions buying and rehabbing landmark storefronts in Point Reyes Station in a bid to keep the town from turning almost entirely into tourist‑facing businesses and short‑term rentals. His nonprofit Point Reyes Good Luck Fun

Sonoma Valley Hospital recognized for delivering health equity and high value care in addition to great clinical outcomes. Sonoma Valley Hospital has been named one of the most socially responsible hospitals in the nation, earning an Honor Roll spot on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index. Only 160 out of more than 3,600 U.S.

For several months now my research and writing has been laser-focused on the complex and intriguing setting of the Maacama fracture zone in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. My last column explored the Maacama fracture zone as the tectonic heart of Mendocino County’s landscapes, ecosystems and culture. On the morning...

Yesterday's traffic on Highway 37 went from routine to chaotic when a multi-vehicle crash near Noble Road triggered a mass-casualty response and brought a CHP helicopter into the mix, according to authorities. Fire crews, ambulances, and California Highway Patrol units rushed to the scene, where multiple patients were

The whole thing started because we couldn’t remember the name of the Executive Chef at Wing & Barrel in Sonoma. One of our listeners that happened to work for Charlie Palmer reached out and suggested that we come for a visit to Appellation Healdsburg and meet the legend in person. We will never forget his name again.

Keeping our watershed healthy isn’t just one person’s job—it takes all of us. —Steven Lee, Senior Scientist & Research Program Manager. The watershed is an integral part of any community, and in Sonoma Valley, our creek and its tributaries are central to life. The creek sustains a rich riparian habitat for fish, otters

Choosing 50 of Sonoma County’s top dishes is a monumental task and one that confirms we are spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious things to eat. From dishes designed for big nights out and dressing up, to ones suitable for casual hangs and just chowing down, these selections offer a snapshot of a fraction of th

A subsidiary of Tidewater Capital, a San Francisco development firm valued at more than $450 million, now owns three properties previously part of the Mattson portfolio and is developing plans to transform the three parcels into housing. The three properties include the site of The General’s Daughter, which is the...

Lea Salonga brought Sondheim, Disney classics and “Les Misérables” favorites to Napa for Broadway and Vine’s 2026 opening night.

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Sonoma Raceway was red-flagged on Friday following a scary crash in the Turn 11 hairpin. Austin Green, driving the No. 87 Peterson Racing Chevrolet, lost brakes on entry of the Turn 11 hairpin. He slammed the tire barrier, sending bundles flying, and digging underneath them