Sonoma County Joins Statewide Coalition to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Deep-Sea Mining
When federal agencies began moving quickly this year to expand offshore oil and gas drilling and advance permits for deep-sea mining, counties up and down the California coast faced a common challenge with limited opportunities for public input. On Nov. 4, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to take...
“People are going to die;” Bay Area homelessness leaders speak out about federal HUD...
Michael Gause, ending homelessness manager for the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, says the changes felt like a gut punch. photo credit: George Alfaro/Bay City News A homeless encampment in San Rafael on Nov. 18. 2025. Leaders from homelessness response networks across the Bay Area are still reeling from...
5 Obscure Bay Area Films You’ve Probably Never Seen
If you’ve seen Mrs. Doubtfire, The Princess Diaries, Milk, and The Birds, your Bay Area movie tour is only beginning. San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Calistoga, and more have been the backdrop for numerous lesser-known films—some that tell timely stories, others that turn back the clock. Whether you’re most...
Unexpected Bay Area route to see peak congestion during Thanksgiving travel
An hourlong drive could become 2.5 hours without proper planning.
Napa Plots Clampdown on Vineyard Tastings Before New State Law Kicks In
Napa County is hustling to set its own rules for how vineyards can host visitors before a new California law throws the doors open to more off-site tastings. County planners are considering tight guest caps, mandatory transportation, and road limits that could leave many vineyard visits looking a lot smaller and more...
Rohnert Park’s plans for a new downtown take big step forward
The 6400 State Farm Drive property, once a campus owned by the insurance giant, will be the site of the city's future downtown. photo credit: City of Rohnert Park Digital concept rendering of a commercial area of Rohnert Park's new downtown. Next exit Downtown Rohnert Park? It's looking like a reality after a...
Are the Homeless Tarp Shanties on Anderson Drive Now Permitted?
The sight of the homeless tarp shanties on Anderson Drive continues to provoke astonishment and curiosity among passersby. The size of the tents and the number of bikes seen in the area are just a few of the things that catch the eye. There was a massive effort to clear these encampments a few months ago, but it...
Bobcat Spotted in the Neighborhood of Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa, CA
A bobcat was spotted in the Memorial Hospital neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California last night. This sighting has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with residents sharing their experiences and thoughts on the presence of this wild animal in their urban environment.
Sonoma State University students part of project that will launch satellite into orbit
The university has been part of a project called "3UCubed," helping to create a small satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, that will soon be launched into orbit.
Changing Faces: The Evolution of a Neighborhood Saloon
The BrassAss Saloon, a local establishment located at the intersection of Hwy 12 and Mission, has recently undergone a series of transformations. Initially known as the Mission Kitchen, the spot was a beloved neighborhood hangout. However, it appears that the BrassAss Saloon did not garner the same affection,...
