Community pushback extends comment period on proposed Rohnert Park plastic recycling plant
The public comment period on a controversial proposed plastic recycling plant in SOMO Village in Rohnert Park has been extended until October 3. The plastic recycling plant, operated by the company Resynergi, is designed to use technology known as pyrolysis. Resynergi’s plant would be a first-of-its-kind reactor that...
Santa Rosa man charged with murder of 94-year-old father-in-law
Officers did not initially suspect foul play, but made an arrest after receiving evidence that the death was the result of an intentional killing.
This Is The California Bakeshop Serving Biscuits And Gravy You’ll Never Forget
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley is a pink-striped wonderland that has been satisfying hungry souls and sweet tooths since 1948. Butter Cream Bakery & Diner isn’t just another quick stop on your wine country itinerary—it’s a living time capsule, serving up nostalgia alongside hearty, homemade meals.
New Cremation Niches Now Available at Sonoma Cemeteries
The City of Sonoma is expanding interment capacity to ensure that all who wish to be laid to rest in Sonoma have a place to do so. Newly added columbarium niches are now available for purchase at both Mountain Cemetery and Veterans’ Cemetery, offering additional cremation options in settings that reflect Sonoma’s...
Legendary surfer Dale Webster, who surfed every day for 40 years straight, dead at...
The surfing community mourns the loss of legend Dale Webster, who died last weekend. He was best know for setting the world record for consecutive days surfed.
New rules limit vineyard runoff in Mendocino County to protect waterways
MENDOCINO CO., 8/15/25 — The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has approved an order that recently went into effect to limit the amount of waste discharged by commercial vineyards in both Mendocino and Sonoma counties. The order, called the General Waste Discharge Requirements for Commercial Vineyards,...
This Humble Cafe In California Serves Up The Best Bodega Benedict You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a little secret hiding in plain sight in Cotati, California, and it goes by the name of Redwood Cafe, where they’ve taken the classic eggs Benedict and given it a twist that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about brunch. You’ve probably had eggs...
All the cool SF chefs have a house in ‘Slownoma.’ Here’s where they eat
After grinding it out for years in San Francisco’s sanity-snuffing restaurant world, it’s not surprising that many of the city’s most established industry folks have treated themselves to homes in the less frenetic wine country. But what is surprising is that most didn’t head for trendy Healdsburg or fancy...
Texas-based boutique opens store in Healdsburg
A high-end Houston-based clothing brand has opened its first boutique in California in Healdsburg. Christy Lynn is a women’s fashion brand that specializes in hand painted floral patterns on dresses, skirts, tops and pants. The pieces usually cost between $300 and $800. In the new location at 132 Matheson...
Santa Rosa police shooting: Law enforcement officials release new details of deadly encounter
A Santa Rosa man accused of domestic violence allegedly ran at officers with a gun before police shot him to death.
