Vineyard workers detail experience in alleged work place retaliation case
Earlier this year a Sonoma County vineyard management company agreed to settle a dispute after an investigation from state regulators. California's Agricultural Labor Relations Board brokered the agreement between Geyserville-based Redwood Empire Vineyard Management, and seven farm workers. It started with a simple...
California Woman Sues Costco For $14 Mln Over Falling Liquor Cabinet Injury
A California woman is seeking over $14 million in damages from Costco after a liquor cabinet allegedly toppled onto her at a Santa Rosa store, causing severe and permanent injuries including a traumatic brain injury. Sadie Novotny filed the lawsuit in April in Alameda County Superior Court, but it has...
New financing district geared to spur downtown Santa Rosa growth nears approval
The city, in partnership with Sonoma County, has advanced a financing plan that could raise $83 million for downtown public improvements, with potential for larger attractions. June 12, 2025, 7:12AM. Updated 7 hours ago. 9 minute read. How to weigh in. The Public Financing Authority will hold a hearing 2:30...
Police Log, May 26-June 1
Crimes and concerns reported to Healdsburg Police, May 26 – June 2. Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7. 11:24am An officer contacted a woman in the West Plaza Park on North Street after being told of an encampment behind the dumpsters. A 47-year-old...
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
In a powerful update from AgNet West, fifth-generation Petaluma dairy farmer Stephanie Moreda-Arend sounded the alarm about ongoing threats to family farms in Point Reyes. Moreta-Arend says a coalition of NGOs and land acquisition groups is actively working to displace long-standing farming families from the region...
Cal student faces prison for rescuing chickens
Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration. In 2023, UC Berkeley student and activist Zoe Rosenberg removed four severely ill chickens from a slaughterhouse truck in Petaluma, California, and brought them to an animal sanctuary. Now,...
Students Built $65K Tiny Homes to Battle Housing Crisis in California
High school students in California spent a year building tiny homes, gaining trade skills while helping families facing housing struggles.
Mary Denham’s Blooms End is Petaluma’s Unlikeliest Foodie Treasure
Around a bend along rural Red Hill Road outside Petaluma, where green and gold grasses carpet the hills and century-old barns hunker down like sentries, you’ll find one of Sonoma’s unlikeliest foodie treasures: the hobbit-size wagon that’s home to Mary Denham’s indie pastry project, Blooms End at Neighboring Fields.
Hailey Bieber, Tracee Ellis Ross headline Napa forum on the ‘Business of Beauty’
Some of the biggest names in the beauty industry gathered in Napa Valley this week to share their insights during an invite-only forum that is now available to stream online. The third annual Business of Beauty Global Forum took place at Stanly Ranch hotel and resort in Napa Monday through Wednesday and featured 150...
Sonoma City Offices Closed June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth
The City of Sonoma will recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and non-essential City offices will be closed for the day. This is a new closure intended to honor the significance of Juneteenth in American history and support community reflection and understanding. At its June...
