Santa Rosa CA

A Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to two legendary designers is buying the former Birkenstock campus in Marin County — and plans to redevelop the property as a global art and design museum.

The first public meeting of the Healdsburg City Council in seven weeks will be held on Monday, Aug. 4. The July break has become traditional in Healdsburg, but the city’s departments—Planning & Building, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and others—did not cease operations. The council did meet...

Residents and others are encouraged to call police dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377. 2:30am The Reporting Party (RP) on University Street believed her neighbor’s bike was stolen. When the RP confronted the suspect, he stated he was looking for someone. The RP believed the suspect was actually scoping the area. An...

Some of the food Gabriel Biddler received on a recent visit. to his area's food bank. In Sonoma County, the Redwood Empire. Food Bank offers many distribution sites. On a hot morning in late June, Gabriel Biddler came to River City Food Bank’s distribution center in Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood in his...

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for seven Northern California counties as a result of the atmospheric river storms in February​ that caused widespread damage.

Each year, campsite booking platform Hipcamp honors standout camping destinations across the country. In the recent 2025 Hipcamp Awards, the North Bay made a strong presence. From glamping getaways to rustic farm stays, six properties from Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties were recognized this year. Salmon Creek...

Alberto Rafanelli, an Italian immigrant, first founded A. Rafanelli Winery in the early 1900’s. It wasn’t until the early 70’s that Alberto’s son, Americo, came out with the present day label and started selling the wine commercially. David and Patty Rafanelli now run the winery and a 4th generation Rafanelli, their...

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025-- Today, Pacific Development – a prominent, west coast-focused real estate investment and development firm – and its institutional investment partner PGIM Real Estate, announced that they have secured a $97 million construction loan – from Comerica Bank, California...

Founded in 1989 within the St. Helena hillsides, this high-end winery is looking for a new owner.

Thrilling rides, fun games, awesome prizes, tasty treats and great exhibits are only the tip of the iceberg for what awaits at this year’s Sonoma County Fair, running Aug. 1 to 10 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The fair is closed Aug. 4. The 2025 theme is Hot Dogs...