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Sealed court disclosures quietly handed to defense teams in the sweeping federal racketeering case targeting the Sonoma County Hells Angels are now at the center of a high-stakes showdown that could put murder and RICO convictions in serious jeopardy. The material, which remains locked under court seal, surfaced in recent filings and is described by defense attorneys as potentially undercutting key witness testimony...

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when history and hunger collide in exactly the right way. Jimtown and Then Sum in Healdsburg proves that the best meals in California don’t always come with valet parking and a reservation system that requires a PhD to navigate. This...

A historic site near Sonoma, once buzzing with activity that fell into disrepair under its previous owners, has received a makeover along with a new plan for economic development, which will be featured as part of a grand reopening event on Friday, April 24. The focus of much attention when...

Pedro Y. Campos, 51, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison after a Napa County jury found him guilty of three felony counts of committing lewd acts on a child. The verdict followed a weeklong trial in Napa County Superior Court that centered on the victim’s testimony, backed by multiple witnesses.

Something unusual is happening in California’s wine country—and most consumers haven’t noticed yet. Some of the biggest names in the industry are quietly shutting down operations, signaling a deeper shift…

Stunning views from Sonoma Raceway with the added interaction with wooly weeders were part of a fundraiser hike for Sonoma’s Overlook Trail. The trail is well used and needs maintenance each year, provided by a crew of enthusiastic volunteers. Reports are there was a 3-mile 5-mile hike followed by...

Community theaters love Ken Ludwig. Since he first hit it big with his Tony-winning farce Lend Me A Tenor, Ludwig’s farcical takes on the world of Agatha Christie (Murder on the Orient Express), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Baskerville, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery), and even George and Ira Gershwin (Crazy for You) have been proven audience pleasers, though their quality varies. The Cloverdale Performing...

When it comes to buying and gifting locally, Willow Peterson is a bona fide expert. The Sebastopol flower farmer and real estate agent purchased Made Local Marketplace in 2020 to prevent it from closing its doors for good in downtown Santa Rosa. After moving to Montgomery Village later that year, she’s continued to grow and refine the shop that features local artisans and makers...

Residents of Marin County's only federal public housing complex for families are concerned they will be pushed out after officials announced they are moving forward with a $266 million renovation project, sparking fears of permanent displacement.

Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7. 9:32am The Reporting Party (RP) at Taco Grande on Center Street said his vehicle was hit in the parking lot on April 1, 2026, and reported to his insurance company on April 2, 2026. The RP requested a document regarding the hit-and-run accident. There was...