Napa’s commute collapses as remote work and rising costs take over, study finds
Napa County’s daily flow of commuters is thinning out. Fewer workers are driving in. Fewer residents are heading out. And with remote work on the rise, more locals are staying put. A new transportation study reveals a shift in how people travel to, from and within Napa — a...
Vallejo Police and Napa PD Drone Team Conduct Fruitless Search for Armed Suspect in...
Officers from the Vallejo Police Department responded to a call of a person brandishing a weapon near Sutter and Illinois Streets, said a social media post from the department. After securing the area and determining the presence of a possibly armed individual within a residence, the department's Emergency Services...
Sonoma County Boosts Mental Health Response with $6M Investment in Mobile Crisis Teams
Sonoma County is doubling down on its commitment to mental health emergency responses. The Board of Supervisors has given the green light to fund five mobile crisis teams to nearly $6 million, a no-small 61% jump from last fiscal year's numbers. The cash injection is courtesy of Measure O, a quarter-cent sales tax...
Sonoma County’s cooperation with ICE focus of packed annual public forum
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors held a public forum this week looking at local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. The county government’s board chambers were at full capacity for Tuesday night’s TRUTH Act meeting, packed with members of the public wishing to...
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Marin
From noodles, kung pao chicken, dumplings, soups and more, Chinese cuisine encompasses the flavors and dish styles originating in China. A favorite for take-out lovers, comfort dishes like chow fun, pork buns and fried rice are the perfect accessory to any night in or out. The 2025 readers’ choice Best...
‘No plan to develop’: Long-desired Windsor Town Green hotel project halted indefinitely
Windsor’s long-running bid to add a new high-end hotel to the Windsor Town Green is again on hold, with the town and developer of the McClelland Hotel now working to fill a two-year-old foundation hole with dirt. For now, “there is no plan to develop,” says Windsor Town Manager...
North Bay residents raise flood of protest against Nicasio Dam expansion
NICASIO, Calif. - The tiny Marin County town of Nicasio is up in arms, not because the nearby dam will fail, but because an expansion plan could flood their town if it succeeds. McAfee Total ProtectionActivate your PC protection with McAfee Antivirus SolutionsMcAfee |. To store more water, the Marin...
Napa Co.: Man Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash Wednesday Morning
NAPA CO.: MAN KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN HEAD-ON CRASH WEDNESDAY MORNING
Highway 101 lane closures planned to prep for shift in carpool hours
The far left lane in both directions on Highway 101 in Sonoma and Marin counties are set to be closed at night starting Monday as part of the shift to new longer high-occupancy vehicle lane hours later this summer. Caltrans announced Tuesday morning that crews are scheduled to switch HOV...
New rules in place for drones in Sonoma
Sonoma City Council enacted new regulations for drone use on July 16 to protect public safety and privacy and ensure local rules align with federal standards. With drone usage on the rise, the city is taking proactive measures to keep the community safe and protect sensitive areas. Drones, also called...
