Santa Rosa preps for fall fire danger
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Once a community experiences a destructive wildfire, it is always wary of the next threat of wind, heat and dryness; exactly what the Bay Area is experiencing now. Santa Rosa's Fountaingrove neighborhood today is picturesque; a far cry from the day the wind-driven Tubbs Fire incinerated...
East Bay man found fatally shot off Napa County roadway, deputies say
Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a man from the East Bay was found fatally shot off the side of a roadway in rural Napa County over the weekend.
Under state pressure, Marin County town will approve controversial 243-unit apartment complex
The city had argued that the project should go through a full environmental review and city approvals because it’s in a high fire severity zone and will be built where tenants had been displaced.
Petaluma man accused of brandishing machete during confrontation
(KRON) — A man was arrested in Petaluma Monday after he allegedly brandished a machete at someone who was confronting him over throwing trash into the Petaluma River, according to police. A Petaluma Police Department officer arrived in the area of Water and Washington streets and located the reported suspect,...
7 Stunning California Gardens To Visit In Sonoma And Beyond
California’s gardens offer a breathtaking escape into natural beauty, with Sonoma County hosting some of the most spectacular botanical experiences in the state. Walking through these gardens feels like stepping into living artwork, where seasonal blooms, ancient trees, and thoughtful design create peaceful retreats...
Pedestrian bridge to rise above Highway 101 in Santa Rosa
A long-envisioned pedestrian link across Highway 101 may finally break ground soon in Santa Rosa. photo credit: City of Santa Rosa Artist's rendering of 101 Pedestrian bridge to begin construction in Spring of 2026 After over two decades of planning, a new pedestrian bridge will be built across highway 101. The...
Santa Rosa Home With Stunning Succulent Garden Listed for Sale
A ridgetop Santa Rosa home with mountain views and a succulent garden, once featured in Sonoma Magazine, is currently listed for sale. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home set on nearly an acre is currently listed for $1,950,000. Sonoma Magazine highlighted the home in 2021 for its garden of stunning...
California study: Wildfire defensible space, home hardening double number of homes saved
A University of California, Berkeley study of the state's recent major wildfires shows that taking steps to mitigate fire risk can double the number of homes saved in a wildfire.
Sonoma County’s new ‘Open Doors’ initiative helps residents access services
On the Open Doors website, Sonoma County residents can connect with more than 600 service providers in categories including food assistance, mental health and substance use. photo credit: courtesy of Sonoma County Open Doors Logo Sonoma County has launched a new campaign aimed at improving access to public services....
Vallejo man arrested in Napa murder case: sheriff’s office
(KRON) — A 22-year-old man from Vallejo was arrested Monday afternoon for the murder of a Concord man found shot to death on a rural Napa County road Sunday, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, Bryan Alexis De Paz Gomez, was arrested in Napa around 2 p.m. He was booked into the […]
