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
Mentorship Program Grows Next-Generation Farmers
The Expanding Our Roots program pairs experienced California producers with new farmers to share knowledge and ensure future success.
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
Politics
Alleged Bohemian Grove Member List Exposed in New Database
Searchable database reveals over 2,000 business leaders, politicians, and celebrities as members of the elite Northern California fraternity.
Sonoma Commission Faces Big Decisions On City Spaces
Proposals for new memorials, park renovations, and fountain updates on the agenda for the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission meeting.
Sonoma City Council sets goals for 2026, approves tree canopy study
City leaders map urban forest, adopt public art policy, and outline priorities for housing, economic development, climate adaptation, and regional partnerships.
