Four Suspects Arrested in Novato: Allegedly Ransacked a Vacant House and Vandalized Vehicles
NOVATO, CA — Three men and a 17-year-old male allegedly ransacked a vacant house in. Novato, and vandalized nearby vehicles with spray paint. The four suspects were arrested on. February 2 shortly after 9:30 p.m., on the 1300 block of Seventh Street. A neighbor walking their dog alerted the...
Cute cougar cub recovering in Sonoma County wildlife center
(KRON) — An adorable mountain lion cub rescued in Southern California is receiving care and rehabilitation at the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue center. The baby cougar was flown from Los Angeles to Sonoma County last week after biologists were unable to reunite the cub with her mother in the wild. The mountain lion,...
Novato bank employee helped robbers target victims: sheriff
(KRON) — Three people, including a Novato bank employee, were arrested in connection to a series of armed robberies that targeted victims after they withdrew large amounts of cash from the bank, investigators said. One of the robberies happened on Nov. 29, 2025 in a victim’s home driveway near Novato, the Marin...
A viral Reddit post mocking a $22 grilled cheese helped shut down a Bay...
Viral mockery shuts down a $22 grilled cheese spot. The Farmer’s Wife, a Bay Area sandwich shop owned by Kendra Kolling, has closed after a viral post ridiculed its high-priced sandwiches. The shop, known for its farm-to-table ingredients, including Point Reyes cheeses and artisanal breads, faced mounting financial...
Process begins for SMART Station Area Plan
The City of Healdsburg has begun planning for the eventual arrival of SMART, perhaps as soon as the end of 2028. The planning began at Monday’s City Council meeting, when the five-member board heard from Planning Director Scott Duiven about the formation of a Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan and the formation of...
Update on Parking Garage Study
As Downtown Napa continues to flourish as a vibrant hub for commerce, culture and community gatherings, ensuring accessible and adequate parking remains a top strategic priority for the City. To address the growing demand for parking infrastructure, the City is taking a critical step forward this month. We will be...
A Slow Roll Through Napa Valley: Inside the Napa Valley Wine Train
For those seeking a relaxed and novel way to see Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a slow rolling introduction to the region’s vineyards and winemaking history. Following a historic rail line between Napa and St. Helena, the experience combines scenery, onboard dining, and curated itineraries into a...
Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees evaluates student support structures after assembly bills,...
Faculty and students expressed concerns about Assembly Bills 705 and 1705 and the loss of Hispanic-Serving Institution funding at a Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees study session on student support structures Jan. 28. Multiple faculty members made public comments criticizing Assembly Bills 705 and 1705,...
San Rafael unpermitted food vendors may get a legal path forward
San Rafael's Canal area is bustling with food vendors, most of which are unpermitted. Now the city, along with Marin County, are coming up with a three-pronged approach to address some concerns and to get the food vendors to operate legally.
Jug wine is usually plonk. But this California winery makes it into something special
In most circles, the phrase “jug wine” connotes cheap swill. But in a secluded corner of Sonoma County, jug wine is something else entirely.
