Sebastopol Eyes Major Traffic Shake-up for Downtown Highway 116
After forty years of one-way traffic, Sebastopol may be turning things around—literally. City leaders are weighing a bold new plan to convert the Highway 116 corridor through downtown back to two-way traffic. The proposal targets Main Street
Sonoma County Residents Say Tourism Still Pays Off
A new survey shows that despite the traffic, most Sonoma County residents still believe tourists are a net positive for the region. According to Sonoma County Tourism, a staggering 85% of residents agree that visitor spending brings
Seven North Bay School Districts Signal Financial Crisis
Seven North Bay school districts have notified the state they are in financial trouble, with Sonoma County reporting more “at-risk” districts than any other county in California. The Press Democrat reports the crisis is driven by a
Mobile Tortilla Factories Roll Into the North Bay
Forget the taco truck—the latest North Bay food trend is the “mobile tortillería.” Per the Press Democrat, custom-built trailers housing industrial machines are popping up in Santa Rosa and Napa, churning out up to 3,000 fresh corn
New Push to Bring “Missing Middle” Housing to Sonoma County
A local housing group is pushing for major zoning changes to help middle-income residents stay in Sonoma County. According to the Press Democrat, nonprofit Generation Housing is calling on local cities to adopt two key state laws
Longtime Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt to Retire
A major political shakeup in Sonoma County: Supervisor David Rabbitt, the board’s most senior member, announced today he will not seek a fifth term. The Press Democrat reports Rabbitt’s 16-year career representing Petaluma and the south county
Humane Society Saves 30 Dogs from “Deplorable” Shelter
A miraculous recovery for 30 dogs in Santa Rosa tonight. The Humane Society of Sonoma County reports a 100% survival rate for a group of animals rescued from a failing Clearlake shelter. Per the Press Democrat, the
Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Three-Hour Lockdown at Windsor High
Classes were cut short in Windsor on Friday after a high-stakes “swatting” call sent Windsor High School into a three-hour lockdown. The Press Democrat reports the scare began around 11:50 a.m. when an unknown caller claimed to
Sonoma County Tool Library Hammers Out a Grand Reopening
The Sonoma County Tool Library is celebrating its grand reopening this Saturday at a new location: the coLAB space on Mendocino Avenue. According to the Press Democrat, formerly known as the Santa Rosa Tool Library, the nonprofit
Sonoma County Finance Chief Erick Roeser Announces Retirement
Sonoma County’s top financial official is hanging up the hat. Auditor-Controller Erick Roeser announced today he will not seek re-election, capping off a 32-year career in public service. Roeser credited his team for years of award-winning financial