Santa Rosa CA

Picking up where we left off, at the end of June with last week’s paper, we find to no surprise that the first weekend in July 2025 was, as always, preoccupied with Independence Day celebrations, parades and fireworks. And so it was in 2025—our July 3 issue had a colorized postcard of a late-19th-century parade in...

Head to the Point Reyes Lighthouse to watch for gray whales as they migrate south, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm. Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.

After 20 years of quiet persistence, DANA Estates has achieved a milestone that has captured the attention of wine connoisseurs worldwide. The winery’s 2019 Hershey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc earned second place in the Platinum category (98–100 points) at the prestigious 2025 Best Wines of the World (BWW) competition,...

Quite possibly the most popular “hair of the dog” drink, the bloody mary is an American icon. While its origins are debated (various bartenders claim to have invented it in early 20th century New York City), as is its name (Queen Mary or actress Mary Pickford?), there’s no doubt that this spicy libation is a go-to...

December 31, 2025 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Tristar Automotive, located at 484 Kenwood Ct in Santa Rosa, has experienced a notable increase in customer requests for professional tune-up services as rising fuel costs prompt vehicle owners to prioritize maintenance that maximizes fuel efficiency and engine performance. The...

A Guerneville man said a tree fell on their home and narrowly missed his 3-year-old daughter's crib. He said they are still waiting for insurance officials to inspect their house and have been living in a motel.

(KRON) — The Healdsburg Police Department is thanking a concerned citizen after officers were alerted to a large “crate full of puppies” that was abandoned near a road New Year’s Eve morning. The seven puppies were “secured with zip ties” in the area of Westside Road and Bacchus Landing, according to HPD. Police said...

Bite mark on a surfboard left from the non-fatal shark attack which injured the hand of a surfer at Salmon Creek beach in. Sonoma County on 12 December, 2025. There's been a trio of shark incidents in the Bay Area's Red Triangle in December, including a fatal attack near Monterey.

CHECKOUT is about to change, with a new 2026 rule set to cut off plastic bags and add extra costs at the register. Retailers that break the rule could be hit with daily penalties that climb as high as $5,000. The crackdown is in Napa County, California, where officials voted...

Golden Gate Village — the only family public housing complex in one of America’s wealthiest counties — has stood in Marin City since 1961 as a symbol of resilience, culture and community. But in recent years, its aging buildings and outdated infrastructure have fallen short of what...