Sebastopol’s Enmanji Teriyaki Barbecue marks 70 Years of flavor, family and resilience
Sunday marked the 70th anniversary of a popular tradition in the North Bay, the Enmanji Teriyaki Barbecue in Sebastopol. In addition to the secret-recipe teriyaki chicken, the small town also serves up some lessons in humanity.
Forget The Wineries – One Of The Best Napa Valley Meals Is Served On...
California's Napa Valley is renowned for its wines, but the region has plenty of incredible food, too. Embark on this railroad excursion for some of the best.
Napa Police Detain Suspect Ramiro Ochoa Mendoza in Connection with Noel Batres’ Suspected Homicide...
Following a community tip, Napa Police Department officers apprehended Ramiro Ochoa Mendoza, previously identified as a person of interest. Mendoza was taken into custody in connection with the ongoing investigation. This comes after a social media update from the Napa Police Department, which thanked the community...
2 dead, including juvenile, in unrelated drowning incidents on Russian River in Sonoma County
Two people died in unrelated drowning incidents on the Russian River on Sunday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Los Angeles County DA Reports that Fast Fashion Company Shein Settles Consumer Protection Lawsuit...
$600,000 in civil penalties will be divided equally among the District Attorney’s Offices of Napa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sonoma counties. July 12, 2025 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Global fast fashion retailer Shein will pay $700,000 to settle a civil lawsuit. brought by the District...
The Under-The-Radar Deli In California That Makes The Best Crafted Sandwiches Ever
Some places are worth the drive, the wait, and even the potential for disappointment – but Dry Creek General Store in Healdsburg isn’t one of them, because there’s absolutely zero chance you’ll leave disappointed. This Sonoma County gem sits nestled in the picturesque Dry Creek Valley,...
Thanks for the Moyers’ Memory, Andy Weinberger
What a happy memory for Sonoma. Among other appearances, as I recall, Bill did a book signing and I stood in the long line, but not with the book he had just published. Rather I had a bound publication of religious essays one of which was a sermon, that Moyers had preached somewhere along the line, the subject of...
2018 Carlisle Alicant Bouschet Pagani Ranch – Bottle Notes
Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s. Mike recently announced his retirement...
SOS Announces New Interim Leadership
The following letter has been sent to donors and supporters of SOS. As we thank former Executive Director Kathy King for her amazing accomplishments guiding SOS over the last decade and wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life, we would like to make you aware of some changes at SOS.
For Sale Residential Development Proposed for Doyle Property at 5th Street East and Napa...
The Sonoma Planning Commission will hold a Study Session at its meeting of July 17, 2025 to evaluate proposed site design for a proposed 51-unit or 61-unit multi-family for-sale residential development on an essentially vacant 2.99-acre parcel located at 20455 Fifth Street East, at the intersection of Napa Road....
