Placing Pets: Local Humane Society Services
When it comes to pets, the Humane Society is usually the first call. The 95-year-old nonprofit organization, founded locally in 1931, has a long and storied record in pet rescue and adoption. Then as now, the services they offer are focused on pet welfare, health and adoption. Cynthia King, their...
Sarmentine Brings Breton Crepes, Done Right, to Sonoma County
In early February, Sarmentine Bakery’s Petaluma outpost rolled out a new crepe menu as authentically French as its croissants and financiers. Though there have been previous attempts at traditional Breton crepes in Sonoma County from the much-missed Bistro 29 and short-lived Creperie Chez Solange, none of them quite...
Solo crash shuts down lanes on SB Highway 101 in Marin
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol Marin area office is investigating a solo vehicle crash on southbound Highway 101 Tuesday night. The crash happened south of Lucas Valley Road in Marin, according to CHP Marin in a social media post at 7:44 p.m. Lanes 1, 2 and 3 were shut down as a result of […]
Crimson Wine Group Purchases Sonoma’s Raeburn for $35 Million
Crimson Wine Group has added Sonoma Chardonnay specialist Raeburn Winery to its portfolio. The $35 million purchase includes the brand and inventory, but no winery or vineyards. Raeburn, which makes about 250,000 cases annually, is particularly known for Chardonnays sold for between $15 to $25. “I think that people...
Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin!
SAN RAFAEL, California (02-10) – The horrific killings of Renee Good on January 7, and Alex Pretti January 24 in Minneapolis by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, accompanied by the terrible act of armed masked military outfitted operatives detaining five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father...
The diminutive Redwood High kid who went onto super things
Welcome new subscribers! On Monday afternoons we do several small features, including Marin History. On Wednesday morning, by the time you wake up, you’ll have the events and activities email. Rooted in Experience. Built on Integrity. Since 1985, Marin County Arborists has delivered expert tree care with a deep...
SRPD highlights Records Bureau team
The Santa Rosa Police Department is featuring its Records Bureau as part of its weekly Team Tuesday series. This team manages reports, property, evidence, and data that support officers and detectives across the department.
Call to Action: Support Opening the Alto Rail Tunnel for Cyclists and Pedestrians
The Marin County Bicycle Coalition sent out the following email blast and web post about an opportunity for cyclists to renew the push to reopen the Alto Tunnel between Mill Valley and Corte Madera. Streetsblog urges Marin residents and cyclists who like to bike there (which probably describes everybody on two...
Year of the Fire Horse, Chinese Lunar New Year Begins
Feb. 17 ushers in the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this one is coming hot. The Year of the Fire Horse is a rare beast—traditionally associated with momentum, bold moves and a kind of kinetic charge (not to mention flames galore). Here in the North Bay, where Chinese history...
A nonprofit opened a coastal Bay Area preserve. Neighbors hate it.
Locals say their Sonoma neighborhood was upended overnight.
