Dandelion Boutique In Montgomery Village Closing At The End Of The Month
Dandelion Boutique in Montgomery Village is closing its doors at the end of the month. Owners Tifani Beecher and Melissa Stewart say the decision to close was a difficult one, but they felt it was time to
Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Crash Near Petaluma
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a van early Thursday morning on Valley Ford Road near Petaluma. The crash occurred around 5:55 a.m., in a dark area with no streetlights. The victim, who was wearing dark
Inglenook Winery Suing Construction Consultant
Inglenook Winery in Napa Valley is suing a construction consultant, alleging he embezzled funds and illegally sold 26 fermentation tanks to another winery. The lawsuit claims the consultant, George Beeker, misrepresented the use of funds and sold
Guy Fieri Foundation Serves Over 15,000 Meals To Firefighters in Southern California
The Guy Fieri Foundation has been providing meals to firefighters battling the devastating wildfires in Southern California. For 10 days, the foundation, along with celebrity chefs, served over 15,000 meals to firefighters from across the country and
Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley CEO Announces Resignation
Cary Snowden, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley since 2018, announced her resignation effective June 30th. Snowden is returning to Texas to be closer to family. During her tenure, Snowden oversaw the merger
Sebastopol City Council Finalizes New Waste Hauling Contract
The Sebastopol City Council has finalized a new 15-year waste hauling contract with Sonoma County Resource Recovery (SCRR), despite opposition from some businesses and residents. The 4-1 vote followed weeks of controversy, with some residents and businesses
Kay Rivers Resigns Abruptly From Cotati City Council
Cotati City Council member Kay Rivers is resigning. Rivers abruptly resigned on Tuesday, before a budget planning meeting. In her resignation letter, Rivers cited “personal and professional reasons.” Rivers was one of the few openly gay elected
Santa Rosa High School Theater Performance Facing Backlash From Santa Rosa City Schools District
Another type of public performance connected with Santa Rosa High School is facing backlash from the Santa Rosa City Schools district. District officials are concerned about the content in three upcoming student monologues, which will be publicly
Santa Rosa City Schools Revisiting School Resource Officers
Santa Rosa City Schools may soon bring back school resource officers (SROs) after a five-year absence. Following a student stabbing at Montgomery High School in 2023, the district suspended the program amid concerns about police presence on
Sonoma Developmental Center Redevelopment Facing Another Legal Challenge
The redevelopment of the former Sonoma Developmental Center in Glen Ellen faces another legal challenge. Sonoma Valley Next 100, a local non-profit, has filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the state agency failed to adhere