From an ‘oft‑changing’ corner to an all‑day hangout: J&A Lounge opens on 4th Street
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown just got a new hangout: J&A Lounge has opened at 643 Fourth Street, bringing brunch, cocktails, and “loungey bites” to central Santa Rosa. The address is one of downtown’s most frequently reimagined spots, with local coverage calling it...
New to Marin: Unsuccessful Search for Mani/Pedi & Facial Services So Far
A recent social media post has sparked a lively discussion among residents of Marin County, California. The original poster, who moved to San Rafael six months ago, expressed her struggle to find a satisfactory place for manicure/pedicure and facial services. Despite trying several places based on reviews, she has...
Megaphone Prophetess: The Mystery Woman of Larkspur Ferry Terminal
In the past few weeks, a peculiar sight has been observed near the Larkspur ferry terminal. A woman has been seen standing on the corner, holding a sign and vociferously reciting Bible verses through a megaphone. The unusual spectacle has sparked curiosity among the locals, with many wondering about the woman's story.
As others disappear, this independent theater still thrives in the Bay
Rialto Cinema is for cinephiles, art film nerds, hopeless romantics, comedy nuts, thrill seekers, and anyone else looking to find entertainment in a dark room surrounded by strangers as a movie is beamed onto the big screen. Special thought is put into what plays at each of the theater group’s...
Sunday Links: Missing Utah Woman Who Disappeared Near Santa Cruz Beach Found Safe
A man went missing in Big Sur Saturday near the same spot as a father and his seven-year-old daughter were killed last week. Despite warnings of 13- to 18-foot sneaker waves, the victim and two female companions were swept away while climbing rocks along the coastline; the women made it back to shore. [Bay Area News...
3 injured after car crashed into a ditch in Napa on Sunday
(KRON) – Three people were injured in a car crash in Napa, Cal Fire reported. Cal Fire, Napa County Fire, American Medical Response and the California Highway Patrol responded Sunday to a report of a single-vehicle accident near the 4300 block of Old Sonoma Highway in Napa at 6 a.m. A car left the roadway […]
Sebastopol mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban
The city of Sebastopol recently made a surprising administrative mistake: it approved the opening of a Little Caesars pizza restaurant in the downtown core, an area where chain businesses have been banned since 2018, with a few exceptions.
New Hybrid Buses Coming to Napa County: Federal Grant to Improve Local Vine Transit...
The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) in California has received a $6.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The funding comes from the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program. NVTA will use the grant to buy six new Gillig hybrid-electric buses for its Vine Transit fleet. These 35-foot...
Napa Wine Heavyweights Pour $529K Into Local Families
Napa Valley’s wine powerbrokers are putting serious money behind the county’s parents and kids. Napa Valley Vintners has awarded $529,000 in grants to five Napa County nonprofits that focus on parent education, family support programs, and referrals. The new funding is earmarked to expand parenting classes,...
Overcoming the Unapproachable Facade: A Quest for Connection
In the age of digital communication, it's not uncommon for individuals to struggle with face-to-face social interactions. This is the case for a 26-year-old woman who recently moved to a new city and is finding it difficult to make friends. She works from home, which limits her daily interactions with others. She's...

















