Teen robbery suspect arrested near Novato Blvd
In December, a 16-year-old was robbed near Novato Blvd and San Marin Dr after meeting someone to sell personal items. The suspects fled toward US 101 in a white SUV. Police and school officials confirmed there were no ongoing safety concerns at San Marin High School.
Sonoma County olive oil producers win California State Fair awards
Move over, grapes. In Wine Country, olives are having a moment. The California State Fair recently announced the results of its 2026 California Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, and two Sonoma County producers emerged with top honors. McEvoy Ranch, a family-owned operation in Petaluma, and Gold Ridge...
The Best Nonalcoholic Beers in Sonoma County
Nonalcoholic beer has come a long way since Prohibition, when breweries like Anheuser-Busch, Miller, and Pabst were forced to produce “near beer,” an insipid malt beverage with most of its alcohol removed. In contrast, many modern nonalcoholic beers are clean and crisp, with a kaleidoscope of hop aromas...
Sonoma County sheriffs deputy on leave after crash kills 78-year-old
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - A Sonoma County sheriff's deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave, months after he crashed into a 78-year-old driver pulling out of a parking lot in Santa Rosa, and later died. K-9 Deputy Samuel Camarena Cruz was placed on leave earlier this month, said sheriff's...
K-9 Helps Snag Suspect After Terrifying Mall Assault
A Rohnert Park man is behind bars after allegedly pointing a loaded “ghost gun” at a coworker’s face during a violent confrontation at the Santa Rosa Plaza. The victim managed to flee the downtown business with minor injuries before calling 911 on the evening of March 15th.
Missing Petaluma teen found dead after Truckee River swim
Authorities recovered the body of a 19-year-old Petaluma man who disappeared while swimming in the Truckee River during last week’s heat wave.
37-year-old woman from LA dies after kayaking near Point Reyes
The woman was kayaking on Tomales Bay when her boat capsized.
Bay Area tourists caught in middle of Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years: Here’s...
On Sunday, Hawaii remained under a statewide flood watch as the islands faced their worst flooding in two decades. One Bay Area couple on vacation on the island documented their experience as it quickly turned into a week of historic rainfall, power outages and widespread flooding.
📋 Multiple Administrative Jobs in Napa County – Up to $76K+
Napa County’s job market is buzzing with opportunities for organized, detail‑oriented folks. Whether you want to help run elections, support a care agency, or join the County team full‑time, there’s something here for you.
Marin County’s best-kept secret that locals will deny exists
There are no signs to Bolinas. This is on purpose. The locals keep taking them down. They’ve been doing it for decades, and at this point it’s less vandalism than civic tradition. If you can find the turnoff from Highway 1 — and your dog doesn’t care whether you can — you’ll arrive at a small, salty, deeply weird...

















