The Rise of Sonoma County’s Bread Makers
The moment one walks through the door of Quail & Condor bakery in downtown Healdsburg, a sensual feast begins. The intoxicating, yeasty aromas of just-baked breads rocket straight from nose-to-brain, and then to belly as it responds with a powerful, hungry rumble. These are no ordinary breads. These are handmade...
California hotel sales show year-over-year decline, North Bay included
Hotel sales in California through the first six months of the year showed no signs of overcoming the strain of the nation’s economic pressures, according to a new industry report. As of June 30, individual hotel sales volume in the state was down year over year by 7.4%, and...
Ukiah woman arrested after 100 MPH chase; Police seek second suspect
A Ukiah woman was arrested early Thursday after police say she fled from officers at speeds reaching 100 mph following an alleged auto burglary in Cloverdale, according to a press release from the Cloverdale Police Department. At about 2:12 a.m. on Aug. 14, officers responded to a 911 call reporting...
Jazz saxophonist Dave Koz turns flight delay into surprise concert for passengers
The moment, now seen by millions online, comes just ahead of his concert in Napa as part of the Blue Note Summer Sessions tour.
Police arrest 18-year-old after Novato crash injures two teens, one critically
Police arrested a man from San Rafael in connection with a high-speed crash that seriously injured a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy in Novato. The girl remains in critical condition.
Opinion: 10 churches, 300 neighbors and one demand put the board on the spot.
Sonoma County people know our immigrant neighbors are being threatened with detention and possible deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), sometimes even separating families, so some immigrants avoid necessary public appearances like probation hearings or...
River Rock Casino in Geyserville to become a Caesars resort
Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians’ River Rock Casino in Geyserville will soon be transformed from a locals’ hangout to a high-profile destination. On Aug. 2, Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment broke ground on what will become Caesars Republic Sonoma County, according to a joint press release. The...
Marin County deputies rally to help a retired deputy injured in a fall
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. - Kathy Ostrum beams when she talks about her 22 years as a sheriff’s deputy for the Marin County Sheriff’s Department. "Best job I ever had," she says with a grin, "I couldn’t believe they were paying me to do it." So even now, even though she is retired, when she returned to the department to...
‘Quirky ball of love’: Oregon dog crowned 2025’s World’s Ugliest
For nearly 50 years, the World's Ugliest Dog competition "has been a testament that pedigree does not define a pet," .
11 Enormous Thrift Stores In California Where All Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Looking for massive thrift stores in California where treasures await?. These 11 gigantic secondhand shops offer amazing deals and unexpected finds!. This blue-trimmed thrift shop in Napa is a hidden gem for bargain hunters. The bright, well-organized interior makes treasure hunting a breeze. You’ll find neatly...
