Santa Rosa CA

Lori Ann Farrell, a longtime civil servant from Southern California has been tapped for the job, once Maraskeshia Smith heads to Sacramento. photo credit: City of Santa Rosa Lori Ann Farrell [left], Santa Rosa's pick for interim city manager, and Maraskeshia Smith [right] the city's current city manager who is...

Are you considering a move to Napa County? A resident of Tri-Valley has been contemplating purchasing a home in Napa, Saint Helena, Yountville, or potentially Calistoga, and has sought advice from locals on social media. The individual and their partner are looking for a quiet place that is still within a reasonable...

The discussion revolves around the possibility of spotting salmon at Leo T Cronin during this time of the year. The internet suggests that the best time to see these magnificent creatures is between December and January, but the question arises - is there a chance to see some today?

In Marin County, residents are discussing the average water bill for a single-family home with three adults. The home in question utilizes a drip irrigation system for a moderately sized garden and includes the use of a washing machine. The current bill stands at approximately $150 per month, or $293 bi-monthly. This...

On December 3, 2025, the Sonoma City Council will hold its second study session on updates to the city’s mobilehome park closure and conversion ordinance. This follows an initial meeting on November 5. The goal is to align local rules with recent changes in California law, including Assembly Bill 2782 (2020) and...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near petaluma.

Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation. Sometimes you need to go backward to move forward. The natural wine movement is a prime example of this philosophy. A cadre of grape growers and winemakers—including Darek Trowbridge of Old World Winery in Sonoma County’s Russian River...

Homeward Bound of Marin, Marin County’s primary provider of shelter and supportive housing for unhoused families and adults, has announced plans to renovate its Family Center, the county’s only emergency shelter for parents and children.

On a recent Saturday evening at Petaluma Boulevard and B Street, passers-by may have seen something new, or rather, the return of something once very Petaluma. Across from the Mystic Theater, red and gold paper lanterns hung high around the perimeter of the newly renamed Historic Chinatown Park, red light beaming...

On Sunday, a tense situation unfolded on Tamalpais Avenue in Novato when a man, identified as 58-year-old Matthew Malouf, reportedly attacked another individual with a hammer. The Novato Police Department responded to 911 calls regarding the incident, swiftly setting up a perimeter around the scene upon their...