The Ramble returns to the green with Ziggy Marley
It ain’t BottleRock, and that’s a good thing. Although the Napa-based music festival shares the same initials as Healdsburg’s BloodRoot, one won’t find miles-long traffic jams, $250 tickets or caviar corndogs here—nor is one likely to find stars like Justin Timberlake, Green Day or Public Enemy. But BloodRoot has...
Pride rises in Wine Country
On Monday, June 2, before the Healdsburg City Council meets at 6pm, a “Pride-raising” ceremony will take place as the multi-colored flag of the Pride movement is run up the flagpole. On the agenda for the meeting is a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Healdsburg. A...
Suspected Rohnert Park drug dealer bails out of jail
(KRON) — A Rohnert Park man who is suspected of drug dealing, manufacturing guns, and possessing illegal AR-15-style rifles bailed out of jail shortly after his arrest Tuesday. Anthony Aflague, 36, posted $50,000 bail to get out of jail after he was booked, deputies said. Earlier that day, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s...
Petaluma police seek witness info in fatal crash with bicyclist, car
(KRON) — The Petaluma Police Department is investigating a fatal car collision involving a bicyclist on Wednesday afternoon. PPD said they do not think alcohol played a role in the crash. PPD said its officers and Petaluma Fire Department personnel responded just after 3 p.m. to the area of Ely Boulevard South at...
A Brand-New A16 Drops in Napa
Dianne de Guzman is the regional editor for Eater's Northern California/Pacific Northwest sites, writing about restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups for the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, Seattle, and Denver. Another A16 restaurant from Shelley Lindgren and partner Kitty Oestlien is on the...
Acclaimed Oregon Chef Jacob Harth Launches Bistro Lagniappe in Healdsburg, Showcasing Sustainable Local Cuisine
Healdsburg's culinary scene is welcoming a fresh face with the opening of Bistro Lagniappe, led by acclaimed Oregon chef Jacob Harth. Slated to open tomorrow, this California-French bistro is setting the stage to become a local favorite. Jacob Harth, known for his Portland success, is venturing into Sonoma County...
Ex-clients of Sonoma developer accused of Ponzi scheme describe losing their life savings: ‘Financial...
After hearing from people who said they’d lost their life savings from Mattson’s alleged fraud, the judge set $4 million bail.
Micheal Kay and the San Clemente Goats
On the night of October 8, 2017, a family residing on their rural property in Sonoma County faced an unexpected and devastating crisis as the Tubbs Fire erupted approximately 12 miles away. Without any notification of the fire's outbreak, they found themselves cut off from escape routes as their road was engulfed in...
Santa Rosa Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on May 30 in High-Risk Areas
The Santa Rosa Police Department is ramping up its efforts to curb impaired driving with a DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday. These checkpoints are not just a surprise for potential impaired drivers but are strategically planned based on locations that have previously witnessed a high incidence of DUI-related...
Mexican restaurant closes at Montgomery Village; Thai restaurant to pause dine in service
Lea el artículo en español aquí. Mexican restaurant in Montgomery Village, Cascabel, quietly closed permanently on Friday, according to one of its employees. Tuesday afternoon staff members could be seen removing boxes from the space at 909 Village Court near the back entrance of the Lucky Supermarket.
