CA. Attorney General Bonta, California District Attorneys Issue Consumer Alert on E-Bike Safety, Legal...
April 15, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe on Tuesday issued a consumer alert to remind manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and parents that California has important safety laws regarding the sale and use of electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes. Two...
🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs Now Hiring Across Sonoma County
Sonoma County’s healthcare scene is buzzing with opportunity — from hospitals to home health, clinics to labs. Whether you’re a nurse, technician, or physician, there’s a role here that fits your skills and schedule.
Garage to Vineyard, the Hamiltons Persevere
Lindsay and Greg Hamilton first met in Glasgow, Scotland, where Greg was working as a wine merchant and Lindsay was visiting from California. Marriage, moving to Berkeley and making garage wine soon ensued. And even through terrible disasters and loss of a home, the Hamiltons’ resilience ultimately shaped what Hamilton Family Wines is today, with a new chapter involving a rebrand to Hamilton Family...
Garbage & Glam, Trashion Fashion Turns 16
There are few places where a pile of discards, such as plastic netting, aluminum cans, orphaned Barbies or an occasional Solo cup, can be reborn as couture and greeted with applause. Sonoma Community Center’s 16th annual Trashion Fashion Runway Show, naturally, is one of them. The crown jewel of...
Petaluma Man Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving, Felony Evading
PETALUMA, CA — “On April 12, 2026, at approximately 1:24 AM, Petaluma Police Department officers observed a gray BMW committing multiple traffic violations in the area of N. Water Street and E. Washington Street. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, at which time the driver fled, prompting officers to initiate a vehicle pursuit.
The Bay Area Bar That Has History With Jerry Garcia, Van Morrison, And Neil...
This Bay Area watering hole not only draws crowds for the area's famed bar crawl but also its many music events, hosting both big and small names.
Marin Restaurateur’s Next Step: Shannon Gregory’s Bar Auklet
Longtime restaurateur Shannon Gregory has started planning and construction on his fourth business venture in Marin. The restaurant, which is set to open in June, is called the Bar Auklet after a seabird native to the area and aims to offer a high-end bar and restaurant experience not currently available in the rest of Point Reyes Station.
Knife Scare Outside Santa Rosa Safeway Ends With Tasered Arrest
Shoppers at a Mendocino Avenue shopping center were sent scrambling yesterday when a Santa Rosa woman allegedly chased people into the street while armed with a large knife near the Safeway in the 2200 block. Police say the woman, identified as 53-year-old Tiffany Espinoza, was found near the front of the Chase Bank building, where she reportedly pointed the blade at officers...
Sebastopol’s Barlow Heats Up With Bigger Shops, New Bites, Weekend Crowds
Sebastopol’s Barlow market district is leveling up this spring, as local shops and eateries expand and new tenants ink leases across the plaza. Visitors can expect larger storefronts, fresh food concepts and new retail suites in the works, all part of a plan to keep more makers, diners and day-trippers lingering on site. The push comes as The Barlow amps up its monthly...
Vacaville Woman Faces Identity Theft and Narcotics Charge After Traffic Stop in Napa
NAPA, CA — On April 1, 2026, detectives with the Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by 44-year-old Irma Corrales of Vacaville following observed violations. During the encounter, Corrales reportedly attempted to present a stolen California driver’s license. Upon determining the identification did...

















