Recent Earthquakes Are A Reminder: Be Ready Before the Ground Shakes
The powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 are a sobering reminder that earthquakes can happen without warning. Sonoma County is crossed by four active faults, making earthquakes an inevitable part of living here. While we can’t predict when the next one will strike, we can prepare for it. Taking a few s
Hilltop area near Marin County’s King Mountain Reserve could soon open to the public
The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public.
Hilary Duff recalls ‘blackout blur’ of first Bay Area concert at sold-out Shoreline show
The pop star told her Shoreline Amphitheatre audience that memories of her early Phoenix Theater performance were so foggy she sometimes wondered whether it had happened.
Marin Probation Chief Marlon Washington Dies, County In Shock
Marin County is grappling with the death of its chief probation officer, Marlon J. Washington, who died last Friday, according to a statewide probation association's End of Watch notice. The announcement has sparked an outpouring of condolences across California's probation community, even as officials have released fe
Idle geothermal wells at The Geysers could be part of California’s clean power solution
A new generation of geothermal technology has proven itself in field testing in Northern California, where a state-funded demonstration at The Geysers suggests old and underperforming wells could become a faster, lower-impact path to more clean electricity. A California Energy Commission report published in April found
Two wildfires burn in California wine country, prompting evacuations
Firefighters battled two North Bay wildfires Monday, including a 50-acre blaze in Napa County and a Sonoma County fire that prompted evacuations.
Ledson Fire Erupts Along Santa Rosa’s Hwy 12, Forcing Evacuations
A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Ledson Fire tore through hillsides along Sonoma Highway (Highway 12) near North Pythian Road in eastern Santa Rosa today, prompting a mandatory evacuation for at least one county zone. Early estimates put the blaze at about 10 to 13 acres as air and ground crews worked steep terrain
Man with Attempted Murder Warrant Out of Santa Rosa Arrested in San Joaquin County
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA — An individual was arrested in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident, as well as several warrants out of another county including one for attempted murder, last week. According to a press release by the California Highway Patrol, the Stockton Communications Center was notified...
Objects to Roundabout on 3rd Street West
This morning, the City of Sonoma installed a temporary roundabout at the intersection of Third Street West and Perkins Street, a primarily residential area. I have spoken out against this project since October 2025 to the Traffic Safety Committee and City Council. This project is unnecessary, a waste of money,...
South Sonoma’s Watmaugh Bridge Out Of Commission Until 2027
One of Sonoma Valley’s key backroad links is officially offline. The narrow Watmaugh Road bridge over Sonoma Creek, just south of Sonoma Plaza, is now closed for demolition and replacement and is expected to remain closed through the summer of 2027. Work kicked off in mid-June, and county crews have rolled out a signed
