Could this law spark a Sonoma County housing boom? California just rolled back strict housing rules, making it easier to build homes faster in Sonoma County—but opposition remains strong.

A secret summer music series in Penngrove you need to know about “Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the streets.” The Motown party song was made famous by Martha and the Vandellas, ...

You wont believe the crowd that shut down highway 12 We have another 3½ years before a new president takes office. What travesties will we experience in that time that will draw citizens back into the ...

Find out which summer wine events Sonoma County insiders love most—complete with hidden spots, festive pours, and tips you won’t see anywhere else.

Meet our new Santa Rosa columnist James Bordner is our new voice from the heart of Santa Rosa. Think of him as your neighbor with a notepad—just one who happens to write really well. We’re thrilled to ...

Fewer than half of Sonoma County high school graduates meet A-G requirements for UC, or CSU admission Fewer than half Sonoma County’s high school graduates complete the coursework required to apply to ...

Opinion: Sonoma County’s living wage increase is long overdue In 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors began revising the county living wage ordinance, first passed in 2015. In January, the ...

2024 Sonoma County Nursery Guide It’s time to get those gardens started. Check out this list of locally-owned, Sonoma County nurseries.

Strings of hope: Sonoma County kids thrive through Guitars Not Guns With a free guitar in hand, Sonoma County youth are finding courage, creativity, and community. Guitars Not Guns helps them unlock ...

Tribal land reclaimed: Graton Rancheria recovers 466 acres on the coast They lost everything—their land, their status, their rights. But after generations of struggle and perseverance, the Federated ...

Judges say Sonoma County’s water policy is a threat to public resources In a landmark decision that could change how California manages its water, a Sonoma County court has slammed the brakes on ...

Monte Rio park expansion gets key funding boost Regional Park closer to tripling in size, creating continuous protected land from the Russian River to the Pacific. Community fundraising efforts ...