Napa Molester Hit With 8-Year Term After Victim Testifies
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.
America’s wine capital is changing fast as closures spread across California
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…
Hike at Sonoma Raceway Generates $5,000 for Sonoma’s Overlook Trail
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...
Loopy ‘Ladies’ of farce in Cloverdale
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...
Made Local Marketplace Owner Shares Favorite Things in Sonoma County
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...
Low-income Marin City residents sound alarm over $266M project with concerns of being forced...
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.
Police Log, April 6 – 12
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...
Photos: Funnel cloud forms over Tomales Bay
(KRON) — April showers bring … funnel clouds? Weather watchers and meteorologists reported funnel clouds forming over the Bay Area Tuesday as a rainstorm drenched the region. “Active 24 hours for NorCal! Confirmed funnel cloud near Milpitas,” the National Weather Service wrote. Up in Marin County, Gage Vogler was fishing near Dillon Beach when he […]
Napa Dangles $105K Sweetener To Get Homeowners Building Backyard Units
Napa County is dangling a hefty financial incentive in front of local homeowners who have been toying with the idea of a backyard unit. The county will host an in-person information session on its Affordable ADU Forgivable Loan Program next Thursday, April 30, at Napa City Hall. Officials say the program is designed to cover a major chunk of construction costs for accessory...
Landslides are increasing in California, experts say
Experts with NASA and the USGS say there is a growing problem with landslides in California. Climate change appears to be a factor in the acceleration of landslide occurrences in the Golden State. In the North Bay Area, Marin City is dealing with two major threats: sea level rise and...
