The Gold Standard: NorthBay biz celebrates 50 years

The North Bay was a different place 50 years ago. Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties were emerging from their SF-bedroom-community identities to establish themselves as powerful regional centers of commerce. Business was conducted out of brick-and-mortar offices
Key legal players in Maduro case include a 92-year-old judge and Julian Assange’s lawyer

Lawyer Barry Pollack speaks during a press conference, June 26, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — As Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were arraigned this week on narco-terrorism charges, the key
DOJ drops assault charges against Georgia election case defendant Harrison Floyd

Defendant Harrison Floyd attends a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump, February 13, 2024 at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer-Pool/Getty Images) (MARYLAND) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday
Woman accused of stabbing mother changing her baby in Macy’s pleads not guilty

Shoppers wait in line outside of Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square before opening on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A woman pleaded
Two Ukiah Men Arrested For NYE Sword Attack
Two Ukiah men are behind bars on one-million-dollar bail after a brutal New Year’s Eve sword attack that left a 33-year-old man in extremely critical condition. Police say 23-year-olds Adam Smith and Pete Gonzales lured the victim
Public Warning Issues For Lower Russian River Following Sewage Spill
Authorities are warning the public to stay away from the lower Russian River following an ongoing spill of raw sewage from the Guerneville treatment plant. Heavy storm runoff caused storage ponds to overflow early Tuesday, sending an
Petaluma Arts Center showcases Eames Ranch residency program

The craft-curious—and those fascinated by the way space can inspire the creative process—will make their way to the Petaluma Arts Center this winter for an innovative exhibit showcasing some of the Bay Area’s leading artists focused on
Parents Suing Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Following Son’s Death
The parents of a 15-year-old student have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rio Lindo Adventist Academy following their son’s death during a school-sanctioned activity last August. According to the Press Democrat, Gengshun Kang died while using
Energy Secretary Wright details plans for US control of Venezuelan oil

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Trump has been
Dave & Buster’s Planning City-Wide Scavenger Hunt Next Week
Dave & Buster’s is celebrating its upcoming January 26 opening at Santa Rosa Plaza with a city-wide “Find The Flag” scavenger hunt starting next week. The North Bay Business Journal reports from January 13 to 17, daily