A Healdsburg bakery’s tip request sparks online backlash
A social media post by the owners of Quail & Condor, a well-known bakery in Healdsburg, has prompted swift online backlash, reviving a familiar and increasingly contentious debate over tipping — and who should ultimately bear responsibility for restaurant workers’ pay. Last week, the bakery’s owner, Melissa...
Inmate who tortured girlfriend in Sonoma County denied parole
(KRON) — An inmate who was convicted of torturing his girlfriend and threatening to kill his wife in Sonoma County was recently denied parole, prosecutors announced Tuesday. David Busio Lopez, 52, will remain locked up in prison for at least another seven years after a state parole board determined that he still...
Mountain lion spotted in Northern California days after another was captured
Two mountain lions were spotted in Northern California cities within a one-week span, frightening residents and prompting responses from animal control agencies.
What Does a Wedding Really Cost in Marin?
The cost of a wedding isn’t something people often talk about openly, so we asked Stacey Dillon, founder and lead designer at 38north Design Co., to help get the conversation started. For over 22 years, Stacey and her team have helped couples say “I do.”. She’ll be the...
Good Samaritan hijacks crooks’ getaway car and rams it into jewelry store during smash-and-grab:...
Police in Northern California are searching for four armed suspects after a brazen smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store – an incident that took a dramatic turn when a bystander jumped into the suspects’ getaway car and rammed it into the storefront in an effort to stop the crime.
Racing With Heart: Classic Sports Racing Group’s (CSRG) Speed, Spirit & Philanthropy
At first glance, the Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) looks like any high-octane society gathering: gleaming machines, sunlit pit lanes, and the basso growl of vintage race cars echoing through Sonoma Raceway. But beneath the oil, the octane, and the occasional waft of exhaust lies something rarer in motorsport—a...
CA: Autel Energy North America Celebrates Opening of New DC Fast Charging Hub in...
EV Roadway, a family-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging company based in Novato, announced the successful grand opening of a new premium DC fast charging hub at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. The community-focused event brought together local EV drivers, nearby businesses, property partners, and leaders of the...
Museum of Sonoma County asks Board of Supervisors for $100K support for Running Fence...
Christo and Jeanne-Claude's massive art installation spanned Sonoma and Marin counties in 1976, attracting global interest to the North Bay. photo credit: courtesy of the Museum of Sonoma County Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Running Fence art installation spanned both Sonoma and Marin counties in 1976. For two weeks in...
Renovated Guerneville Home on the Russian River Hits the Market
A renovated, circa-1924 Guerneville home, perched high on a forested hill above the Russian River, is currently listed for sale. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with flexible living space, river access and just a half-mile distance from downtown is currently listed for $595,000. The upstairs of the...
Napa (CA) Firefighters Museum to Get New Home, Eventually Reopen
JENNIFER HUFFMAN – Napa Valley Register, Calif. For years, those three simple words on a small sign welcomed visitors to the Napa Firefighters Museum at 1201 Main St. When the museum closed after the 2014 earthquake, the collection, including the “open” sign and its extensive collection of historic equipment and...

















