A Little Known Case Dismissal Could Mean More Tribal Casinos in California
A victory in court could mean more tribal casinos in California. Ukiah-based attorney Lester Marston tells the Press Democrat that could be the outcome after the state dropped its appeal in Chicken Ranch Rancheria vs. California. In
Jury Now Debating the Fatal Whiskey Tip Bar Shooting
Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of two men accused of murder after a shooting outside of a bar in Roseland. The shooting, which happened outside of the Whiskey Tip bar in September of 2021, left
Man Who Shot Himself in Standoff with Police at Petaluma Motel Dies
A suspect who shot himself during a police standoff in a motel room in Petaluma has died. Fifty-five-year-old John Rector shot himself last Tuesday, ending a SWAT standoff that lasted several hours. Petaluma police confirm he died
Rohnert Park Police: Chevy Camaro Popular Among Thieves
The Chevy Camaro is becoming a popular car for thieves in Rohnert Park. The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is reporting a spike in Camaro thefts in recent weeks and is urging owners of the popular
Money Being Raised for Deputy Injured in Deadly Chase and Shootout Near Santa Rosa
The Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is raising money for the deputy who was severely injured at the end of a deadly police chase earlier this month. Deputy Nicholas Dellia was accidentally hit by another deputy’s patrol
Chicken Guy Restaurant Under Construction in American Canyon
Construction of the North Bay’s first ‘Chicken Guy’ drive-through restaurant is underway in American Canyon. The restaurant is backed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri. Santa Rosa-based Chandi Hospitality Group will develop, own and operate the Chicken
Mother’s Little Helper: ‘Wine Mom’ culture started as a lighthearted internet meme—now it’s sparking questions about new-parent dependency and proper health
If you follow Olivia Wallach on Instagram, you and 14,000 other followers likely enjoy watching her sip her favorite wines while offering recommendations and helpful tips on all that Sonoma County Wine Country has to offer. Her
Shifting Paths: Steps for the North Bay wine industry to counter lower demand, higher costs
“The pioneers are where the change comes from.”—Alder Yarrow, Bay Area wine blogger The wine industry needs to pivot again, say North Bay wine growers and wineries, frustrated by bleak forecasts for wine grape and wine sales
Third white Mississippi officer sentenced to 17.5 years after pleading guilty in torture of 2 Black men
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former Rankin County sheriff’s deputy Daniel Opdyke was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison during a hearing in federal court in Jackson, Mississippi on Wednesday for his role in torture of
State of the Grape: SVB’s annual wine-business report makes emphatic plea for industry change
Wine businesses must adapt to changing consumer habits, or go the way of the wine cooler, warns industry watchdog Rob McMillan. McMillan’s the founder and executive vice president of the Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division, which produces