New Survey Shows Calistoga Residents Support Maintaining Fairgrounds
Calistoga residents have strongly voiced their priorities for the city-owned fairgrounds: community events and traditional uses over commercial development or housing. A report from the Press Democrat says a new city survey shows massive support for maintaining
Windsor Proposes First-Ever Local Sales Tax
The Town of Windsor is exploring a first-ever local sales tax—up to one cent—to tackle a widening budget deficit. Windsor is the only municipality in Sonoma County without its own sales tax. Per the Press Democrat, town
Sonoma County Vintners Lays Off Four Employees Amid Restructuring
The Sonoma County Vintners, a key winery trade group, has laid off four employees as part of a major restructuring to address financial challenges. The Press Democrat reports in a sign of the industry’s “radical change,” the
Santa Rosa Names New City Manager
The Santa Rosa City Council has selected a veteran Southern California official, Lori Ann Farrell, to temporarily lead the city as its next City Manager. According to the Press Democrat, Farrell, who previously served as City Manager
RVUSD Facing $8.5 Million Deficit
The Rincon Valley Union School District in Santa Rosa is facing an alarming $8.5 million budget deficit. The Press Democrat reports Superintendent Mike Herfurth told the school board that the district must cut over $4 million by