Business
Kaiser Permanente Names New Leader for Golden Gate Service Area
Abhishek Dosi takes over as senior vice president and area manager for San Francisco and San Rafael medical centers.
Eddie Bauer, Francesca's to close Bay Area stores amid bankruptcy
Iconic outdoor retailer and women's fashion chain to shutter locations in Petaluma, Vacaville, Corte Madera, and Napa.
North Bay Business Community Celebrates 2026 Book of Lists
Annual event highlights top local companies, organizations, and business sectors in the region.
Crime
Santa Rosa Police Seize Dozen Firearms in Drug Bust
Narcotics detectives target suspected cocaine distribution operation, find weapons and drugs at three homes.
Armed Home Invasion Leaves Family Traumatized in Santa Rosa
Three suspects arrested after breaking into home and holding family at gunpoint
Santa Rosa Woman Sentenced to 36 Years for Child Molestation
Christina Renee Whisman pleaded no contest to charges of lewd conduct with minors and providing cocaine to children.
Sports
Casa Grande girls clinch 7th straight VVAL title; NBL-Redwood girls race coming down to wire
Plus, more results from around the North Bay, including wins by the Petaluma and Rancho Cotate girls, and the Maria Carrillo, Montgomery and Ukiah boys.
Ukiah boys back on top in NBL-Oak, Piner girls tied for 1st in NBL-Redwood
Plus: More results from around the North Bay high school soccer scene
Basketball roundup: Cardinal Newman, Montgomery, St. Vincent boys among winners
Plus: more results from around the region, including victories by the Windsor boys and Justin-Siena girls.
Lifestyle
Santa Rosa's 2026 Rose Parade Canceled Amid Organizational Turnover
The group behind the event announced it would not move forward in 2026 as its board chair steps away and the organization assesses how to keep the parade going.
Sonoma Supervisors Approve Expansion of Mental Health and Homelessness Services
New county health center in Sonoma Valley to provide critical support for residents
Registered Nurse Killed by ICE Agent in Minnesota
Authorities claim Alex Pretti was armed, but he was unarmed when shot 10 times
Travel
Sonoma Wine Country spa day at Vinarosa Resort
Save up to 35% on a massage or facial at this luxurious resort
Airlines Battle for Market Share, Travelers Benefit
Discounted fares from Anchorage to destinations across the Lower 48 as carriers compete
Sonoma County Airport Sees Record Passenger Numbers in 2025
Despite the departure of Avelo Airlines, the airport's existing carriers Alaska and American drove a 1% year-over-year increase.
