Nonprofit Embezzlement Concerns Grow in North Bay
Weak controls, high trust culture, and limited oversight make nonprofits vulnerable to financial fraud and insider theft.
Williams-Sonoma Shares Acquired by Swiss Life Asset Management
Williams-Sonoma Reports Record Q4 Earnings
Travel
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.

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
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
Gotham Asset Management Boosts Stake in Williams-Sonoma
Hedge fund increases ownership in specialty home goods retailer by 7.5% in Q3

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Reduces Stake in Williams-Sonoma
Institutional investor cuts holdings in specialty retailer by over 40% in Q3
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Milestone highlights RCU's enduring commitment to fighting food insecurity