Politics
Sonoma Planners Delay Sebastiani Winery Rezoning
Commissioners want to wait until General Plan Update is finalized before considering changes to the site.
Sonoma County Approves $12.4M for Mental Health and Homelessness Aid
Funds from voter-approved Measure O will support 26 projects across the county.
Democratic Candidates for District 4 Debate Ahead of June Primaries
Incumbent Mike Thompson faces challengers Eric Jones and Trevor Merrell in online forum
Lifestyle
Larson Family Winery Hosts Annual St. Patrick's Day Limerick Contest
Winery invites entries celebrating wine, grapes, and Sonoma for chance to win $150 gift card.
Endangered Steelhead Trout Celebrated at Annual Lake Sonoma Festival
The free event draws thousands to honor the return of the iconic fish and learn about environmental conservation.
Larson Park Reopens After Year-Long Renovation
The newly upgraded Sonoma County park features new tennis, pickleball, and soccer facilities.
Crime
Two Women Struck by Car in Sonoma, One Killed
Collision occurred while victims were crossing the street with their spouses
Driver strikes, kills woman visiting Sonoma
Another woman critically injured in downtown incident
Rohnert Park Man Gets 8 Years for Domestic Violence Femur Break
John Steven Lombardo pleaded no contest to felony charges after his girlfriend suffered a severe injury.
Entertainment
Celebrating Women and Imagined Worlds at A Cedars Gallery
Art exhibits featuring paintings, poetry, and fantastical landscapes open across the North Bay
Upstairs Art Gallery Celebrates Women Artists in Healdsburg
Sonoma County artist Tosya Shore's vibrant watercolor paintings and Donna Schaffer's plein air oil paintings from France featured in 'Celebrating Women' exhibit.
Congressman Honors Grateful Dead's Bob Weir with Barefoot House Floor Tribute
California Democrat Jared Huffman took off his shoes and socks to pay homage to the rock legend's legacy and bipartisan appeal.
Business
California Wineries Shutting Down Amid Changing Drinking Habits
Iconic wineries like Carneros Hill and Ranch Winery forced to close as wine industry faces major challenges
AWH Partners acquires Hotel Trio Healdsburg in Sonoma
The $38 million purchase marks the company's first acquisition for its Strategic Income Fund
Embattled Wine Country real estate investor reaches $5 million settlement
Timothy LeFever agrees to pay millions to help compensate investors in alleged Ponzi scheme run by his business partner Kenneth Mattson.
