Napa’s Stanly Lane Smokehouse Deli & Pumpkin Patch Up For Sale
The beloved Stanly Lane Smokehouse Deli and Pumpkin Patch in Napa is on the market for $14 million. The 4.2-acre property, which includes a deli, gift shop, pumpkin patch, and a large residential home, is being sold
California Officials Update Fire Hazard Maps For Northern California For First Time In Over A Decade
California officials have released updated fire hazard maps for Northern California coastal areas, significantly expanding “very high” and “high” fire severity zones. The updated maps, the first in over a decade, incorporate new climate data and modeling.
Sonoma County Officials Warning Of Surge In Fentanyl-Related Overdoses
Sonoma County officials are warning of a surge in fentanyl-related overdoses, with 49 deaths reported this year alone. Law enforcement says the synthetic opioid, often mixed unknowingly into other drugs, is like “Russian Roulette” for users. Authorities
New Study Shows Sonoma Valley Residents Could Face Hours of Gridlock During Evacuations
A new study reveals that Sonoma Valley residents could face hours of gridlock during a wildfire evacuation. The SAFE Report, commissioned by the Valley of the Moon Alliance, found evacuation times could range from four to nine
Petaluma Skateboarder Honored At State Capitol
Petaluma-born Olympic skateboarder Minna Stess is being honored at the state Capitol. The 18-year-old joined state Assemblymember Damon Connolly on the Assembly floor on Valentine’s Day to receive official recognition for her participation in the 2024 Summer
Santa Rosa City Schools To Close 3 Middle Schools
Santa Rosa City Schools have voted to close three middle schools: Santa Rosa, Herbert Slater, and Comstock, to address a $20 million budget deficit. Santa Rosa and Slater Middle Schools will close at the end of this
Three More Sonoma County Indian Tribes Sue Federal Government Over Koi Nation’s Resort-Casino Approval
Three more Sonoma County Indian tribes are suing the federal government over its recent approval of the Koi Nation’s resort-casino project near Windsor. Lytton Rancheria, Dry Creek Rancheria and Cloverdale Rancheria filed a lawsuit against the U.S.
Memorials Up At Santa Rosa & Montgomery High Schools
The Santa Rosa community continues to reel from the deaths of two high school students in suspected fentanyl overdoses. Police say 16-year-old Santa Rosa High School student Gia Walsh and 18-year-old Montgomery High School student Logan Camp
Old enough to know the SCORE: Business mentors pass along their expertise
“I consistently tell people that SCORE has been the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Jim Kane, who retired 11 years ago after an impressive career working for––among others––U.S. Steel, Westinghouse, and Optical Coating Laboratory. Upon retirement
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins Appointed To State Air Resources Board
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins to the state’s Air Resources Board. The 16-member board oversees air quality and climate change programs. Hopkins, who has a strong background in environmental issues, will serve