2025 Fourth of July Festival Events Schedule
6 a.m. – Vendors begin set up on the Plaza. 6 a.m. – Spectator set up time on the Plaza. – NO Early Setup. 7:45 a.m. – All parade participants and drop offs should be in place. 8 a.m. – Hard Road closures on surrounding Plaza...
SMART debuts late train for Windsor fireworks, concert series
Lea el artículo en español aquí. The town of Windsor and SMART are teaming up with a message to visitors of this week’s Independence Day fireworks show and the ongoing Summer Nights on the Green events: Leave your car at home. SMART is launching a late-night,...
Known gang member had loaded gun near access to children: SCSO
(KRON) — The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said a known gang member refused to cooperate with narcotics detectives and deputies during a probation search at his home. When authorities finally entered the residence, they said the suspect was caught trying to toss a loaded high-capacity out of a back window. SCSO said...
Jimtown and Then Sum Is Officially Open in Healdsburg
Although Alexander Valley’s Jimtown and Then Sum market and deli opened two weeks ago with coffee, morning pastries, sandwiches, salads and sushi rolls, owner Michelle Wood held off on adding her coveted dim sum to the roadside market’s menu — until now. This weekend, the revamped market...
Providence hospice workers in Sonoma County set to strike Wednesday
About 120 Providence hospice workers in Sonoma County are scheduled to launch a two-day strike Wednesday in protest of the health care giant’s proposed joint venture with a private equity-backed hospice company. The National Union of Healthcare Workers, which represents local Providence hospice workers, said it fears...
UPD: Ukiah woman arrested in stolen car
A Ukiah woman was arrested recently while driving a vehicle reported stolen out of Sonoma County, the Ukiah Police Department reported. According to the UPD, officers were notified by the city’s FLOCK system of license-plate reading cameras that a vehicle reported stolen to the Santa Rosa Police Department was being...
Windsor residents await quiet zone approval as SMART train horns disrupt sleep
WINDSOR, Calif. - The Bay Area's newest rail line has found itself in hot water with the town that welcomed it just last month. In June, Friday the 13th proved to be Windsor's lucky day when the SMART train officially brought passenger rail service to town. "Sixty-seven years. It's been...
Waterhawk Lake Club Restaurant Opening Soon in Rohnert Park
The former Bear Republic location in Rohnert Park will soon reopen as Waterhawk Lake Club, according to a social media post from Brewsters Beer Garden, which is taking over the space. Though an exact date has not been announced, Brewsters co-owner Mike Goebel confirmed that the expansive indoor-outdoor space...
Kirkland Signature Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon Review
Move over Josh, there's a new budget Cab in town. We review the new Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco. Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County of California. The wine spends an unspecified amount of time in French oak. It's always a good day when Costco adds a new...
The Face of Sonoma County Lavender
What do you do with a plant that hates water and most things can’t eat? If you’re Bill MacElroy, you grow 35,000 of them. Monte-Bellaria di California is the largest lavender. farm in Northern California, spanning 9.5 acres of planted lavender. Most of the farm’s production focuses on...