Sonoma animal sanctuaries overwhelmed as rooster dumping hits record highs
Animal rescues and sanctuaries in Sonoma County are at capacity as they are seeing a record number of roosters being dumped or donated. They can't pinpoint an exact cause, but a trend to fight high egg prices may be partly to blame.
Late-summer one-two punch: heat and smoke in Sonoma County
Sonoma County is sweating through a late-summer heat wave just as smoke from the Pickett Fire over the hill in Napa nudges air quality around the edges of the county. On Thursday, Santa Rosa hit 100°F, and forecasters kept a Heat Advisory up for inland and higher-elevation areas through Saturday night as the hot,...
This delicious new Bay Area restaurant is unapologetically French
You’ll find rillettes and pommes dauphinoise, gâteau St. Honoré and Croque Monsieur at this impressive new restaurant in the Bay Area.
Santa Rosa eyes creation of ‘entertainment zones’ that would allow public drinking
City planners say it could attract more foot traffic, providing a boon to businesses as well as bolstering attendance at events held downtown throughout the year. What if downtown Santa Rosa visitors could grab a beer or cocktail to-go from a local bar while enjoying outdoor performances on Old Courthouse Square,...
Murder charges filed after evidence reveals ‘intentional killing’ of 94-year-old California man
“At that time, there were no signs of trauma or foul play, and his body was released to the family,” the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said.
Highway 37 shutdowns coming next week. Here’s where
Caltrans will close lanes as it works on concrete barriers, a part of its preventative maintenance project.
Interview – “Featherbaby” at Spreckels Theatre Company
My guests on the 08/21/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were director Skylar Evans and cast member Nate Musser from the Spreckels Theatre Company production of Featherbaby. The David Templeton-penned comedy premieres in the Condiotti Experimental Theatre at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center in...
Upcoming event at Sonoma Raceway
August 22 to the 24 will have the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) at Sonoma Raceway for a weekend of on and off-track action. The Northern California (NorCal) chapter of SAAC will be the host for the 50th Anniversary Convention. There will be opportunities for the participants to take part...
Coping with Yellowjacket Nests: Info from The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District’
One of the many services our District provides is the control of in-ground yellowjacket nests. This year we have responded to over 4,131 calls for nest eradication- a nearly 165% increase from last year at the same time! Although we are receiving a record number of calls for service, many residents are still having...
New eats blossom in Petaluma
Petaluma’s dining scene is buzzing with a quartet of new spots that opened their doors this summer. From a casual French bistro by local fine-dining stars to a Middle Eastern kitchen serving cherished family recipes, plus a beloved sandwich shop’s second outpost and even a toy store slinging boba tea, these newcomers...