Constellation Brands to close former Ravenswood Winery in Sonoma; layoffs planned
Constellation Brands, the wine and spirits company behind labels including Robert Mondavi and The Prisoner, plans to close a large winery south of Sonoma that once served as the headquarters of the Ravenswood brand. The company, based in Rochester, New York, will lay off seven employees when it shuts down...
Santa Rosa Cops Warn Drivers Off Sebastopol Road Corridor
Santa Rosa police are urging drivers to avoid Sebastopol Road between Dutton Avenue and West Avenue today as officers respond to an active situation in the corridor. The advisory went out on X at 9:03 PM yesterday, telling commuters in the Roseland neighborhood to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Passenger pinned against tree after Marin County truck crash
(KRON) — Two people were injured after a truck crashed in Tamalpais Valley Tuesday morning, including a passenger who was trapped against a tree, according to the Marin County Fire Department. MCFD said crews responded at 11:50 a.m. to the area of Waterview Drive and West California Avenue for a report of a vehicle crash. […]
Napa’s most colorful winery is back after bankruptcy, a billionaire acquisition and a year-long...
Napa Valley’s most colorful winery has reopened following bankruptcy, a billionaire acquisition and a yearlong restoration.
One person shot near Cinco de Mayo festival: SRPD
(KRON) — The Santa Rosa Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday night near a Cinco de Mayo festival that left a man with life-threatening injuries. SRPD said officers were in the area of Sebastopol Road and Avalon Avenue around 8:27 p.m. when they heard several gunshots coming from Dutton Avenue, just outside the festival […]
Hall of Flowers Bails on Santa Rosa, Heads for Sacramento Show
Hall of Flowers, the invite-only cannabis trade show that built a devoted following at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, is packing up its pipes and leaving Santa Rosa, shifting its Northern California event to Sacramento this fall. Organizers have set Nov. 4–5, 2026 for the relocated show, which will cap an eight-year run in Wine Country.
Bay Area crash occurred hours after teens took drunk driving education
California funding largely unstudied program about student drunk driving.
Two Films for Children Written by Local Michael Heffler at the Sebastiani June 13
There are lessons you can learn as a child that are well worth remembering for the rest of your life. Two animated films that will be shown at the Sebastiani Theatre on June 13 at 1 pm, full of fun and adventure, help teach them. Hornwell Honeypicker the Flying Pig...
Pick One: HopMonk Fans to Choose Fest Act
Each summer, music fans and a massive variety of bands converge in the Sierra Foothills for the High Sierra Music festival. The event takes place this year on the weekend of July 2–5, and at press time, more than 50 bands are confirmed to perform. However, after May 7, one more band will be added, and it’s going to take a good old...

















