Santa Rosa CA

Eastbound San Marin Drive was closed Saturday morning due to an active traffic collision investigation, authorities said. The closure affects the area between Estado Way and Simmons Lane, with no estimate given for when the roadway will reopen. Article continues below this ad. Drivers are being advised to use alternate...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - The cleanup continues in a North Bay neighborhood after lightning struck a redwood tree overnight, splintering the top half of the tree into dozens of pieces that went flying. The Santa Rosa tree explosion could have produced a lot of flaming embers, but the intense rain...

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Neighbors around Novato are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture to plants and even graduation gowns.

A talented cast and a dedicated support crew brought “Mamma Mia” to life in the James Pitt Theater at Rancho Cotate. The very popular musical received wonderful treatment as the school’s drama team worked hard to provide a first-rate presentation of this show. Well-known tunes such as...

A Sonoma-based winery and vineyard operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to reorganize its finances while continuing operations. Robledo Family Winery, based at 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, Santa Rosa Division, on April 8, 2026, according to court filings.

Moms deserve all the best things in this world — and a Wine Country brunch is a good start. Restaurants and wineries across Sonoma County are pulling out all the stops to make this Mother’s Day special. All Mother’s Day brunches will take place on Sunday, May 10,...

Southwest Airlines is offering some passengers the chance to check a case of wine for free as the carrier launches new service to California’s wine country. The airline announced this week that customers will be able to check one case of wine at no additional cost on select West Coast flights beginning April 24 as […]

Drivers making that tense squeeze between Oakville and Kenwood just got some relief. A new 80-foot bridge on Dry Creek Road opened Friday, replacing a cramped, century-old, one-lane span and cutting out two sharp curves on a twisty stretch through the Mayacamas. The change is expected to ease a daily bottleneck for roughly 800 vehicles. County officials celebrated with a ribbon...

Santa Rosa police say an elderly man was carjacked today somewhere in the city, and they are now leaning on the public to help crack the case. In a brief social media alert, the department announced the incident and asked anyone with information to contact detectives. For now, officials are keeping other details under wraps while the investigation continues.

Napa’s elected leaders are turning up the volume on jet noise concerns, voting on April 7 to send a formal letter urging the county to coordinate a response after a surge in aircraft-noise complaints linked to a newly published flight approach into Napa County Airport. The council is pushing county supervisors to look at possible alternative procedures while still putting safety and efficient...