Locals cash in as tens of thousands flock to Napa’s BottleRock music festival
Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Napa this weekend for the popular BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, a three-day event headlined by chart-topping acts like Justin Timberlake and Green Day.
This Feminine-Forward Wine Tasting Space in California Exudes Warmth and Intimacy
Miller House is the newest addition to Frank Family Vineyards, a sophisticated vineyard in Calistoga, California. Miller House, named after owner Leslie Frank’s maiden name, is an inviting, sophisticated tasting space conceived by architecture studio Backen & Backen and interior design firm Hawkins Interiors. The...
A Ride Up To a Neighbor’s Place and the Cherries Start To Ripen Up
Friday May 23, 2025 Guerneville CA. Not having anything better to do today, I rode on up through the state park and on up to one of our neighbor’s, just for the ride and to give me something to do. They are really up on the hill tops and...
Kofoid on The Rise Entering Ohio Weekend
ATTICA, OH (May 22, 2025) – Michael “Buddy” Kofoid might be from Penngrove, CA, but Ohio is a home away from home. The 23-year-old cut his teeth on the bullrings of the “Golden State,” but he didn’t go right from the West Coast to stardom with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. There were a...
A Sure Thing: Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc
You might already know Northern California’s Rombauer Vineyards for their Chardonnay — which is the No. 1-selling luxury Chardonnay in America and was the only white varietal that the winery produced for 25 years. In 2014, when Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc emerged on the scene, it refused to be ignored, like a...
Sonoma County cybersecurity firm CEO tackles today’s data threats
Cybersecurity is a necessary part of most businesses in order to thwart cybercriminals and hackers from taking over. Keith Rose, CEO of Operant Networks in Rohnert Park, is well versed in all things cybersecurity. His company works mostly in the energy sector to keep entities safe from intrusion. Rose and...
Horrific Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 Claims a Life [Healdsburg, CA]
Horrific Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 Claims a Life [Healdsburg, CA]. Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck on Highway 101 Healdsburg, CA (May 23, 2025) – A horrific pedestrian crash on Highway 101 left a man dead Thursday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol Santa Rosa Area office, the fatal...
UPDATE: Kidnapping Suspect Apprehended in Northern California; Victim Found Safe after Multi-Agency Manhunt
In a recently concluded manhunt, the Calistoga Police Department, in collaboration with multiple agencies, has brought an end to a harrowing kidnapping incident. The suspect, identified as Thomas Howard Phillips, a sixty-year-old male, was apprehended with the victim found safe inside the vehicle. Details disclosed...
Pedestrian killed on Highway 101 in Sonoma County’s wine country
A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday afternoon by a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County, according to a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol’s Santa Rosa office. The incident occurred around 2:33 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway, just south of...
City of American Canyon announces adoption of its 2040 General Plan Update
On May 20, 2025, the American Canyon City Council approved the 2040 General Plan Update. This milestone reflects five years of community-driven planning, technical analysis and thoughtful deliberation. The 2040 General Plan Update will guide the City’s growth, land use and major policy direction for the next...