Bohemian Bistro to Debut in Occidental
Bohemian Bistro, a new fine dining concept from Todd and Erica Kniess, is set to open in Occidental at 3782 Bohemian Hwy. The new eatery will open in a vacant space previously occupied by Hazel Restaurant, according to a recent liquor license application submitted by the owners. Erica Kniess tells What Now San...
Novato mom arrested with her son at suspected drug house
(KRON) — A Novato mother and her 37-year-old son were arrested after Marin County Sheriff’s detectives allegedly found multiple pounds of drugs in their home. Detectives said they became aware of a package earlier this month that was intended to be shipped to a residence in Novato containing 400 tablets of...
Sonoma’s Valley Bar + Bottle Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot
In a field dominated by San Francisco and Los Angeles chefs, Emma Lipp and Stephanie Reagor of Valley Bar + Bottle earned Sonoma County’s only chef semifinalist nomination for the 2026 James Beard Awards. The partners behind Valley Bar + Bottle in Sonoma were named semifinalists Wednesday morning in...
Sonoma Car Boss Adam Kovacs Heads to Court in Alleged Cash-Grab Case
Former Sonoma Valley car dealer and local businessman Adam Kovacs is due in Sonoma County Superior Court in Santa Rosa today to enter a plea on a stack of criminal charges alleging grand theft, embezzlement, and misappropriation of public funds. Prosecutors filed the case last month, tying the counts to transactions...
Yountville: Highway 29 Closed After Head-On Crash
State Highway 29 in Yountville is closed in both directions Wednesday morning because of a head-on crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at about 9:15 a.m. on Highway 29 at Washington Road. Article continues below this ad. The CHP advised motorists to avoid the area...
An acclaimed California winery, once a darling of the Pinot Noir movement, is closing
“The industry is at an enormous inflection point. And small businesses always take the brunt of it.”
Sonoma Co.: Downed Lines Block Grange Road Near Santa Rosa
A section of a highway near Santa Rosa was closed early Wednesday morning because of downed lines, authorities said. Just before 3 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said the eastbound and westbound lanes of Grange Road were shut down at Bennett Valley Road just southeast of Santa Rosa due to the fallen power lines....
San Rafael: Pop-Up Apostille At Marin County Civic Center Wednesday
SAN RAFAEL: POP-UP APOSTILLE AT MARIN COUNTY CIVIC CENTER WEDNESDAY
Chef Arnold Myint Hosting Thai Pop-Ups at the Flamingo
James Beard Award-nominated chef, cookbook author, television personality and drag icon Arnold Myint will host a series of pop-up dinners Feb. 2-15 at the Lazeaway Club at the Flamingo Resort. Now, let’s unpack that. Myint grew up in his family’s Thai restaurant in Tennessee, and later appeared on “Top...
Madeleine Edwards: High School Editor Joins The Sun
Madeleine Edwards, Sonoma Valley High School Correspondent and Designated Sun Intern (SVHSCDSI) has an unusual, if not unique, student characteristic. She loves to study. Even on her days off. “Hey, You have to go to school, so why not get into it.”. Madeleine, a 16-year-old Junior with a passion for...

















