Clothing boutique closes in Healdsburg; new store to take over
Women’s clothing store Tamarind in downtown Healdsburg is closing but its founding owner is planning on opening a new shop in the same space. Tamarind Boutique is at 332 Healdsburg Ave. and is co-owned by Andrea Kenner, Genevieve Jago and Cynthia Tinniswood. The owners posted on the boutique’s social media page that...
Santa Rosa Community Mourns After Fatal Solo Vehicle Crash on River Road
A tragic solo vehicle crash occurred on River Road in Santa Rosa last Saturday night, claiming the life of the driver, the California Highway Patrol in Santa Rosa has reported. The incident, which transpired just before midnight near Odd Fellows Park Road, involved a Toyota Camry that veered off the road and into an...
Copperfield’s Books Petaluma to eliminate used books section in downsizing
Copperfield’s in the heart of downtown Petaluma will be downsized and will eliminate its used books department by the end of September, the store has said. The changes also include cutting about 60% of the store’s New Books section, according to a statement. In a release sent to...
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the Bay Area
The famed Michelin Guide has long been affirming what locals have known for years — the Bay Area is a food mecca. Residents and national publications alike rave about the area’s acclaimed chefs and their award-winning restaurants. Sonoma County alone has an abundance of excellent restaurants, from fine...
Slew of New California Laws Set to Take Effect July 1, With Bars Required...
At least four Bay Area municipalities will see minimum wage increases go into effect on July 1, plus there are other new laws targeting hidden Airbnb fees, and bars will have to provide drink lids on request to prevent people from getting roofied. Tomorrow is July 1, and sheesh, we...
More than 70 empty Bud Light cans found during Bay Area DUI arrest: PD
Cotati Police Department officers allegedly found more than 70 empty Bud Light cans while searching a DUI suspect’s SUV Sunday night.
Some Puttering Around In the Forest Today
Saturday June 28, 2025 Guerneville CA. I took off and headed for the hills after putting a shovel in the rig. My first stop was at this spring to clean it out a bit so the water flows better. Pond. Then I rode on over to the pond and looked...
‘An opportunity to bridge cultures’
This CEO of the first Vietnamese-owned RD Winery in Napa aims to make wine more accessible by introducing diverse pairings and affordable options. Mailynh Phan is not your typical millennial, and that is perfectly fine with her. The 38-year-old CEO of RD Winery started her career in Napa and has...
Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Weapons Violations After Accidental Shotgun Blast
On Saturday, at around 3:46 PM, officers were alerted to an incident involving an explosion on the 300 block of Harvest Lane. The Santa Rosa Police Department responded to the situation, which initiated a series of events leading to the arrest of a local man for multiple weapons violations. Investigations...
Celebrity chef’s Wine Country hotel opens soon with house-milled pastas, bread carts and a...
The hotel features two culinary concepts from a Michelin-starred chef, including a rooftop cocktail bar.