Huskies continue to roll, win Cloverdale tourney to go to 8-0
It was a case of deja vu over the weekend, as the Fortuna Huskies faced off against the host school in the championship game at the Cloverdale softball tournament. According to Fortuna head coach Eric Helms, this was at least the fifth time the two schools have met for the tournament championship.
Petaluma’s Bubbles & Delights Turns Weekend Brunch Into a Champagne Pancake Party
Bubbles & Delights Café has transformed a former Washington Street storefront into one of Petaluma’s most whimsical breakfast rooms, complete with floral walls, trailing green ivy and a swirly blue floor. The menu leans into that sense of fun, pairing Champagne touches with global omelets and comfort dishes that...
Tsunami Preparedness Week in Sonoma County
Tsunami Preparedness Week runs from March 21 to March 29. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services urges residents and visitors in coastal areas to check their tsunami risk and be #TsunamiReady. Tsunamis are rare but can cause major damage, so knowing where to go before an emergency is important.
Virtual Reality’s Role in ‘Marjorie Prime’ at 6th Street
Quietly disquieting, spare and at times delicious in its ambiguity, Jordan Harrison’s subtle sci-fi play Marjorie Prime is anything but uninteresting. It’s one to mull over afterwards, thinking about its themes of loss and mortality, and the inherent tragedies of family. Now running through March 29 on the Monroe...
Petaluma Hosts Public Forum to Tackle Lakeville Highway Safety
Petaluma officials are inviting the public to help redesign Lakeville Highway, a corridor long notorious for its history of dangerous and deadly crashes. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports an open house event is set for Tuesday, March 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Miwok Valley Elementary Charter School to discuss proposed...
Michelin-Trained Chef Launches Juju’s, a Moroccan-Inspired Pop-up in Healdsburg
After years in Michelin-starred kitchens, chef Jason Pringle is restarting his career in a borrowed corner of a Healdsburg cafe. On Thursday through Sunday evenings, after Acorn Café closes, Pringle and a small crew take over the kitchen, swapping espresso machines for spice tins, fresh herbs and stacks of fresh pita...
Santa Rosa weighs ICE access to city property amid public safety concerns
The Santa Rosa City Council is considering an ordinance that would bar federal immigration agents from using city property for enforcement operations. The proposal states that city property is reserved for city business, meaning Immigration and Customs Enforcement could not use facilities such as parking lots to...
Kayaker Dies After Capsizing on Tomales Bay Near Point Reyes
A weekend kayaking outing on Tomales Bay ended in tragedy after a 37-year-old Los Angeles woman died when her kayak flipped near Point Reyes National Seashore. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Brigitte Manspeaker. She was kayaking with her boyfriend and a dog on the evening of March 21 when...
A Wine Country power duo is opening Sonoma’s first smashburger spot
The team behind two of Sonoma County’s most popular restaurants is opening a smashburger spot. In addition to burgers, they’ll serve fried chicken sandwiches, tater tots and boozy milkshakes.
Napa County shares 2025 community progress highlights
Napa County reported major progress in 2025, including new long-range planning projects, expanded health services through the “Be Well” mobile units, and continued investment in road and bridge infrastructure. These efforts aim to improve access, safety, and quality of life for residents across the county.
