Khruangbin and Noah Kahan electrify BottleRock Day 3
Day three of BottleRock brought North Bay sunshine and serendipity to the Napa Valley Expo. Though there was a brief lapse in sunshine and a pinch of despair due to Flo Rida’s cancellation, artists Moonalice, Noah Kahan and Khruangbin ended the balmy weekend on a high note. Goldie Boutilier.
Board votes to close popular Sonoma Valley bilingual school – parents stunned
At its May 8 meeting, the Sonoma Valley Board of Education voted 4-1 to close Flowery School at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The decision is based on projected economic shortfalls. Flowery is a bilingual school with a large portion of students from the Springs. The board’s decision...
Good Lovin’: Los Lobos and BBQ Kick Off the Summer in Nicasio
For 27 years running, Marin County roadhouse Rancho Nicasio has hosted a summertime “BBQs on the Lawn” concert series. Los Lobos, the venerable SoCal rock band, has been around nearly twice as long. Put the two together, and ¡ya está! – the perfect marriage of tasty music and pastoral backyard vibes to kick off...
KT Winery Expands Retail & Airline Reach During Small Business Month
In celebration of National Small Business Month, women-led KT Winery is making bold moves to scale its reach. Read more inside.
How international racing led St. Louis native Maura Kinsella to vineyards from New Zealand...
Maura Kinsella’s path from Webster Groves to Sonoma County winds through Belgium, Spain, France, New Zealand, and Chile. Once a professional cyclist on the U.S. National Team, Kinsella experienced both the triumphs and heartbreaks of international competition. It was from racing through the vineyards across Europe...
Ride In the Forest To Collect the Trail Cam Cards
Monday May 26, 2025 Guerneville CA. I noticed the skidder hydraulic oil was on the minimum mark. I got the oil out and a funnel and a chair to stand on so I could pour the heavy five gallon container and filled the tank up to the full mark. Forest...
4 Secluded Houses Elevate Designs for Living in the Backcountry Hills of Northern California
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La Onda 2025: Napa Valley’s Latin music festival returns with food, fun and rhythm
Held just after BottleRock Napa Valley, the Latin music festival is expected to draw more than 60,000 fans.
The Week in Zinfandel (5/19/25)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Randy Caparoso writes Lodi Grown Wines Shine at Historic Vineyard Society In the City Tasting. Ridge Wine Blog...
Drunk driver caused rollover crash: Novato PD
(KRON) – A suspected drunk driver was arrested after causing a solo rollover car crash in Novato, according to the Novato Police Department. At around 3:19 a.m. on Sunday, Novato authorities responded to an upside-down sedan near the railroad crossing on Hamilton Parkway. Police said the car’s occupants were able to...
