Pancha’s Is Back: Yountville’s Last Saloon Rises From The Rubble
Pancha’s, the beat-up little spot on Washington Street that locals long treated as Yountville’s last true saloon, is pouring drinks again after being dark for years. The new owners say they had to rebuild the failing building from the inside out, yet tried to keep every bit of the scuffed-up charm, and regulars are...
Mountain Lion Crashes Morning Calm In Rohnert Park’s G Section
Yesterday brought an unexpected visitor to Rohnert Park’s northeast “G” section: a mountain lion. The sighting drew a quick response from the city’s Department of Public Safety, whose officers canvassed the neighborhood and notified wildlife experts. Authorities told neighbors the cat did not appear to pose an...
Vegetation trimming at Spring Lake Regional Park
Crews from Sonoma County Regional Parks have been trimming shoreline vegetation at Spring Lake Regional Park to keep the area open and accessible. The work focuses on the lagoon and lakeshore near the boat ramp and around Children’s Memorial Grove, where willows and cattails had begun to crowd benches and picnic...
How to Make Sonoma Raceway the Perfect Weekend for Your Friend Group
There’s no better way to turn an ordinary summer weekend into an unforgettable getaway than by gathering your favorite people and heading to Sonoma Raceway for NASCAR weekend, June 26–28, 2026. Set against the rolling hills of California wine country, Sonoma Raceway transforms into a high-energy, state fair-esque...
Top 9 Best Boxing Gyms in Santa Rosa for Fitness & Training
If you’re searching for the Best Boxing Gyms in Santa Rosa, you’re in the right place. Boxing has evolved from a competitive sport into one of the most effective fitness workouts available today. In Santa Rosa, California, boxing gyms are gaining popularity among beginners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts who want...
Calistoga’s Historic Rail Hub Slams The Brakes After Short-Lived Revival
Calistoga Depot, the painstakingly restored 1868 train station on Lincoln Avenue, is hitting pause less than a year after its big comeback. Owner Michael Madden announced on social media that Sunday will be their last day for now, temporarily shutting down most of the complex’s dining and bar operations. The closure...
Historic Villa Restaurant in Santa Rosa To Reopen as The Junction
After closing in 2022, the historic Villa restaurant — long a backdrop for prom dates, anniversaries and birthday dinners — sat empty for three years, slowly deteriorating as real estate developers eyed the site. The sprawling building, with its vaulted ceilings and sweeping views of Annadel State Park,...
You’ll Drive Miles Out Of Your Way For The Pastries At This California General...
There’s a white two-story building on the Sonoma Coast that’s been making people pull over since 1868, and it’s not because their GPS told them to make a U-turn. You know you’ve found something special when a place has survived more than a century and a half without a single Instagram filter to help it along.
Clover Sonoma Scoops Back into Ice Cream with Four Super Premium Flavors
Image Credits: Wikimedia; licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. For me its avocado and salmon 24/7 :) Density and Creaminess Set a New Standard (Image Credits: Unsplash) Petaluma, California – Clover Sonoma marked its return to the ice cream category with a super premium line featuring four indulgent flavors set for...
Santa Rosa prepares for March 28 No Kings protest as police expect record crowds
The Santa Rosa Police Department is preparing for crowds even larger than last fall’s march, which drew more than 10,000 people, one of the biggest demonstrations in the city’s history. photo credit: Shandra Back Protesters line the streets in Guerneville with signs during October’s No Kings demonstration. A...

















