Thousands of Kaiser Therapists Strike Over AI, Contract Negotiations
Mental health professionals demand protections from layoffs as Kaiser embraces AI tools
Hundreds of Kaiser Health Care Workers Strike in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa High's ArtQuest Program Faces Potential Cuts
Business
North Bay Business Journal names Forty Under 40 winners for 2026
The annual list highlights young innovators and leaders in the region

Locals Profit from Pliny the Younger Hype
Enterprising beer fans cash in on collectibles from popular Russian River Brewing release
Providence in Talks to Sell Napa's Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health
The potential sale comes as hospitals nationwide face financial pressures from Medicaid reimbursement cuts and other business trends.
Crime
Santa Rosa Police Shoot Man During Journalist Ride-Along
Officer fired after confrontation with uncooperative individual, leaving man critically wounded

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Shopping Center Shooting
Sonoma County prosecutors say the 43-year-old has been a "menace" to the community.
Pickup Truck Flees After Hitting Pedestrian in Guerneville
Investigators search for 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma with side mirror turn signals
Sports
North Bay, Vine Valley Leagues Announce Boys Soccer All-League Honors
Coaches select top players from the past season across multiple divisions

San Ramon Valley Wolves reach first NorCal championship
The road-tested team defeats Archbishop Mitty to advance to the title game.
Baseball preview: Top teams, players to watch this season
Coaches around the area are anticipating another season full of action and down-to-the-wire league races.
Entertainment
Sebastopol's New Arts Space The Laguna Lab Holds Grand Opening
The Laguna Lab, an arts and event space in Sebastopol, held its long-planned official opening last month despite a funding gap.

Left Edge Theatre Tackles Complex Play 'We Are Proud to Present...'
Pulitzer Prize-winning drama confronts audience, asks them to confront themselves
Comedian Juan Carlos Arenas Brings Laughter and Community to the North Bay
The stand-up comic uses his platform to connect people and inspire change.
Lifestyle
Santa Rosa Microgreen Farmer Embraces Sustainability
Erica Bergere's Sabi Greens partners with Oliver's Market to bring hyperlocal, organic microgreens to Sonoma County

Sonoma History Crawl Celebrates Women's Contributions
Interactive event highlights influential women who shaped California's past
Made Local Marketplace Reopens in New Santa Rosa Location
The community marketplace celebrates its grand reopening with live music, local vendors, and free samples.