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Inclusive cycling event kicks off weeklong coastal California ride in Santa Rosa
The Challenged Athletes Foundation increases visibility of disabled athletes while raising money to cover the high cost of adaptive sports equipment.
Esmeralda founder makes case for new walkable development in eastern Cloverdale
The project promises over 500 new units, a mix of detached homes and attached flats, as well as a new 158-acre public river park.
Department of Homeland Security visits Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said the Department of Homeland Security requested a 'meet-and-greet' with the new DHS supervisor who oversees a region spanning from Santa Clara to the Oregon border.
A local startup sold a plastic recycling dream; neighbors call it just another incinerator
The plan sounded like a magic bullet from the future to solve one of the world’s most vexing environmental waste problems.
County-run Bodega Bay marina funds consolidated
The Bodega Bay fishing fleet---which used to be more than a thousand strong---now sits at 78 boats.
Senior peer counseling programs help older adults connect
Volunteers, like 73-year-old Rita Wengler of Cotati, often help clients who don't know where to get started.
Former Press Democrat reporter detained while covering Gaza aid flotilla
Emily Wilder worked at the newspaper from 2021-22, and was reporting on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla for Jewish Currents when detained.
Woodmark residents in Sebastopol face eviction threat; deed says apartments for farmworkers
The project got off the ground with a $1 million dollar Section 514 loan from the US Department of Agriculture,
Rebuilding and delays continue on 8th anniversary of the Tubbs Fire
According to the City of Santa Rosa’s Resilient City Recovery Reporting dashboard, just over 2,500 structures have been rebuilt since the October 2017 wildfires.
Deadline extended for residential earthquake retrofits grants
Grant applications are being accepted through Oct. 17 at earthquakebracebolt.com.
Federal grant cancellations threaten Sonoma State teachers residency program
The program prepares teachers to serve in high-need public schools across Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Solano Counties.
Poets and printers gather to share art in Graton
The North Bay Letterpress Arts and ReVillage Green Valley recently hosted a new festival focused on printing and poetry.
A week without driving? Sonoma County leaders reflect on nationwide transportation campaign
15 local elected and education officials participated in this year's 'Week Without Driving' campaign.
Sonoma County declines official sanctuary status; instead creates supervisorial committee focused on immigrant community
Sonoma County staff say the county’s urgency ordinance about police masking aligns with another bill recently signed by Governor Newsom, which imposes similar police unmasking requirements statewide starting in 2026..
Recycling startup Resynergi announces company leaving Rohnert Park
This summer, the Bay Area Air District sent out a notice to parents or guardians of students at Credo High School, located fewer than 1,000 feet from the 'proposed new source of air pollution.'
Local nonprofit clinics struggle as federal shutdown pauses telehealth payments
Medicare and Medi-Cal, which pay for healthcare for low-income people, are still up and running, but telehealth coverage is on pause.
Sonoma County superintendent warns of potential state takeover of Santa Rosa schools
Amie Carter, the county's superintendent of schools, says the district is in dire financial waters, and will need to make more budget cuts.
A unique library in Monte Rio offers borrowers to pursue their musical dreams
Borrowing from the library requires providing information from your driver’s license. There are no fees involved, and the borrowing period can last weeks.
IOLERO investigators actions called into question by Deputy Sheriff's Association
An attorney for the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff's Association has accused IOLERO investigators of harassment and retaliation.
What a government shutdown will mean for Californians
About 150,000 federal employees work in California, not counting the military service members who also will go without pay during a shutdown.
Novato Narrows carpool lanes officially opens in north and south directions
Caltrans has received a large volume of criticism for expanding HOV hours in the area.
Dispute deepens over Sheriff's Office law enforcement oversight procedures
Three Sonoma County Sheriff's officers accused IOLERO investigators of harassment in an investigation of a 2022 officer involved shooting.
Hours-long public comment airs widespread opposition to latest plan for Sonoma Developmental Center
Sonoma County is preparing a new environmental impact report for the project developers want to build on the nearly 1000-acre property.
Los Cien's State of Latino Community address highlights hope and community solidarity
Over 600 people attend the all-day event organized by Los Cien, Sonoma County's largest Latino leadership organization
Guerneville's Wildwood Retreat looks for last hour reprieve as sale looms
The 210-acre, longstanding LGBT retreat center has been dormant after an unsuccessful capital campaign to help bring the property up to code.
Falcons help local winemakers protect their crop at harvest time
“The birds sit on top of those wires, and as you can imagine, they come down and snack on grapes all day," says Bouchaine Vineyards' head winemaker.
Windsor unites with neighboring sanitation district to achieve 100% recycling of treated wastewater
Because storage is now jointly managed, Windsor avoids having to discharge wastewater into Mark West Creek and the Russian River Basin.
New study on Latino Californians reveals health care obstacles
Although Latinos represent 40% of California's population, the proportion of Latino health care providers is disproportionately low.
Rohnert Park team advances to Cal Ripken World Series
The baseball team is heading to Branson, Missouri in August 2026 to compete as a 12U team.
Latino voter survey reflects impact of broken promises
Although 54% of Latino voters expressed general support for redistricting, awareness of Prop 50 itself remains low, with 29% saying they have heard little about the Texas redistricting.
Activists aim to draw attention to weapon maker's local ties with Healdsburg demonstration
Sonoma County's Jewish Voice for Peace chapter held a symbolic Jewish New Year ritual, targeted at General Dynamics' local presence.
Lowes settles consumer protection case, Sonoma County's weights and measures dept. key in investigation
The judgment also requires the retailer to pay just under $90,000 to cover investigation costs.
Santa Rosa vigil responds to SCOTUS ruling on immigration enforcement
The vigil was led by the Graton Day Labor Center, an organization that connects day laborers and domestic workers with employment opportunities.
Marin, Sonoma....and Modoc? Newsom's redistricting maps would combine very different perspectives
"There are plenty of win-win solutions," Jared Huffman said of conflict between ranchers and environmentalists. "I'm not an absolutist. I'm a problem solver."
Petaluma's B'nai Israel Jewish Center celebrates 100 year anniversary
The unique Jewish Center was opened in August 1925, a joint effort of socialist chicken farmers and observant Jews in Petaluma.
Santa Rosa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Fest
Thousands flocked to downtown Santa Rosa to ring in Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the independence days of Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Pedestrian bridge to rise above Highway 101 in Santa Rosa
A long-envisioned pedestrian link across Highway 101 may finally break ground soon in Santa Rosa.
Sonoma County’s new ‘Open Doors’ initiative helps residents access services
On the Open Doors website, Sonoma County residents can connect with more than 600 service providers in categories including food assistance, mental health and substance use.
Layers of history on display at Sonoma Coast's Fort Ross
Today, it’s a state historic park co-managed by the Fort Ross Conservancy and California State Parks.
Santa Rosa Open Studios returns for second year with more than 50 artists
The event is presented by the Santa Rosa Urban Arts Partnership and adds another way for artists to exhibit to the public.
Sonoma County's 2024 Crop Report shows gains in organic milk, challenges for wine and poultry
The value of wine grapes harvested saw an overall decline of about 12% compared to 2023, due partially because "significant tonnage was left on the vines due to decreased demand," according to the county's agricultural commissioner.
Newsom's bid to fast-track delta tunnel stalls again
"No amount of compensation for Delta communities would make up for the project's lasting harm," said one state lawmaker from Suisun City .
Southwest Airlines coming to Santa Rosa's regional airport
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport manager Jon Stout says Southwest service will start next April.
Murder charges filed in fatal DUI crash that killed six
The coroner's office said it was having difficulty finding the next of kin for the decedents, who all appear to have been farm workers.
Californians asked to track monarch butterfly sightings to help save declining population
The 28th annual Western Monarch Count results found 9,119 monarchs over-wintered in the state, down from millions in the decades past.
Climate change forcing Napa vintners to make hard choices
Some Carneros growers have begun planting varieties more suited for warmer climates, such as merlot.
Santa Rosa's Lost Church finds new location
Venue operators say they'll keep the original intimate and warm vibe; "the feeling like you're gathering with an actual group of people, not just a bunch of ticket buyers."
As harvest season nears, fears over federal immigration raids grow
North Bay vintners and growers are hosting workshops for employees, putting up 'No Trespassing" signs and keeping their ranch gates locked during business hours..
Fires caused by lightning break out throughout California
These fires have mostly broken out in California’s Central Valley.
Governor Newsom hasn’t released any of his 2025 calendars as required by state law
Governor Gavin Newsom has been everywhere this year. But exactly where remains a mystery.
