Sonoma County Shepherds Face Uncertain Future For Local Wool
Longtime North Bay shepherds are warning that the traditional craft of raising sheep for high-quality fiber may be at a breaking point. The Press Democrat reports veterans of the industry in Occidental and Freestone say rising hay
Santa Rosa Seeks Visionary Developers For Downtown Garage
Santa Rosa city officials have launched a fresh search for a developer to transform the aging Third Street parking garage into a vibrant downtown hub. According to the Press Democrat, the call for “visionary proposals” follows the
AutoZone To Revive Vacant Big Lots Space In Santa Rosa
AutoZone is set to expand its local footprint by taking over a prime retail space at the Redwood Plaza Center on Mendocino Avenue. The major auto parts retailer is currently finalizing renovations on the nearly 22,000-square-foot building,
Historic LGBTQ+ Resort in Guerneville Hits The Market For $3.75 Million
The iconic R3 Hotel, a cornerstone of the lower Russian River’s LGBTQ+ community, has officially returned to the market with a $3.75 million price tag. Located in downtown Guerneville, the 23-room property occupies a 10,000-square-foot building that
Hundreds Gather In Santa Rosa For Earth Day Celebration
Roughly 200 attendees filled Old Courthouse Square on Saturday for a vibrant, free Earth Day festival dedicated to environmental awareness. The festivities began with a colorful parade from Juilliard Park, leading into an afternoon featuring more than
Video Released In Santa Rosa Officer-Involved Shooting
The Santa Rosa Police Department has released footage of a March 12th shooting involving Officer Taylor McDonagh and Eric Keith Brown. The incident began after a 9-1-1 call on 10th Street led to a confrontation where Brown
Sonoma Native At Center Of Historic Federal Protest Case
A legal battle involving Sonoma County native Baji Mavalwalla has become a national flashpoint over the right to protest federal immigration policies. According to the Press Democrat, Mavalwalla and eight others, known as “The Spokane 9,” face
DA Clears Santa Rosa Officer In Deadly 2025 Standoff
The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that Santa Rosa Police Officer Sean Keaney was justified in using deadly force during a fatal shooting last summer. The decision follows a review of the August 14th standoff
North Bay Bookstores Remain Resilient Anchors of Community
Despite economic headwinds and the digital age, independent bookstores across the North Bay are celebrating a resurgence of interest in physical books. Per the Press Democrat, from Sebastopol’s cozy used book nooks to Petaluma’s “weird fiction” emporiums,
May Marks 18 Years For Petaluma’s Ethical Clothing
Petaluma’s Ethical Clothing is celebrating a major milestone this May, marking 18 years of mindful fashion and community connection. The North Bay Business Journal reports owner Kathy Jeter, who celebrates 15 years with the shop, attributes her