Tiny California Town Boasts More Michelin Restaurants Per Capita Than Major Cities
Healdsburg, a town of just 11,000, has become a culinary destination with multiple Michelin-recognized restaurants within walking distance.
Jefferies Financial Group Acquires Stake in Williams-Sonoma
Crimson Wine Group Stock Price Drops Below 50-Day Average
Travel
Sonoma Coast Named Top Solo Travel Destination
Global travel site Skyscanner highlights Northern California's scenic coastline for solo travelers this winter.

Sonoma County Residents Weigh In on Tourism Impact Through Survey
Residents see economic benefits but worry about traffic, environment, and infrastructure
Sonoma County Airport Adds More Southwest Flights
New nonstop service to Austin, Texas, and other destinations coming this fall.
Entertainment
Sonoma International Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
Maude Apatow, Steven Soderbergh, Julian Schnabel among directors featured at the 29th annual event in California wine country.

Sonoma Film Festival Unveils Lineup with Soderbergh, Apatow Films
The 29th edition of the festival will feature the directorial debuts of Maude Apatow and Julian Schnabel.
Sonoma Valley Live Music Events for Late February and March
A comprehensive guide to upcoming concerts, shows, and entertainment in the Sonoma area
Crime
Man Sentenced for Dutton Plaza Shooting in Sonoma County
The 43-year-old was convicted after attempting to shoot two people at a shopping center before his weapon jammed, prosecutors said.

Oakland man dies after rescue attempt at Point Reyes beach
Adi Handach, 30, drowned after being swept out to sea at North Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore.
Decades-Old Murder of California Girl Solved by Cigarette DNA
James Oliver Unick, 64, found guilty of 1982 rape and murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer
Lifestyle
Sonoma Council Weighs Options for Sebastiani Winery Property
City leaders consider allowing housing and limited commercial development on historic winery site.

Sonoma Valley Unified Board to Hold Governance Workshop
Public can attend in-person or online event on March 7
TV Stars Embrace Elevated Casual Style
Off-duty looks prioritize comfort without sacrificing fashion
Business
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Milestone highlights RCU's enduring commitment to fighting food insecurity

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Boosts Stake in Williams-Sonoma
The institutional investor increased its position in the specialty retailer by 4.9% in the third quarter.
Safari-Style Wildlife Park in California to Lay Off 134 Employees
Safari West Inc. announces transition to nonprofit stewardship amid layoffs