Mother Nature’s Son
When Dr. Loyal Martin Griffin marked his 103rd birthday in July, he had plenty to celebrate. As a respected environmentalist, he’s accrued a long list of accomplishments that have helped shape the North Bay coast, and he
All Wool and a Yard Wide
Wool producers in the North Bay have faced challenges in recent years as wool prices fluctuated, sometimes making it hard to afford the cost of getting the wool to a mill for processing. The pandemic shuttered venues
Mothers’ Little Helpers
According to a 2022 report from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, women made up more than half of the national labor force with a participation rate of 56.8%. In California, 55.3% of our labor force last year
Gallo to purchase Napa’s Rombauer Vineyards
E&J Gallo is adding Rombauer Vineyards to its portfolio. Gallo, the largest wine producer in the U.S., is buying the St. Helena-based wine operation, which includes over 700 acres of vineyards in Carneros, Sonoma Valley, Napa County
Jimmy Buffet
Legendary singer, entertainer, author and businessman Jimmy Buffet passed away on September 1st. His cause of death was from a four year battle with Merkel Cell skin cancer, he died peacefully at home. It was revealed today
Water Levels
What a difference a year makes…. last year Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino were are historic lows for water supply… now, they are each at record highs. Lake Sonoma has 240,000 acre feet of water, Lake Mendociono
Laser Pointer Arrest
A man in Santa Rosa was arrested over the weekend for pointing a high-powered laser at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s helicopter Henry-1 multiple times during a night flight. 59-year old Robbie Stewart was taken into custody at
Hwy 12 Construction
CalTrans has announced they will be closing down both directions of Hwy 12 between Dutton Ave and Fulton Road later this month for repaving. The closure will take place overnight, starting at 8pm and running until 8am.
River Road Accident Arrest
A Santa Rosa woman was arrested Friday as the suspect in a fatal hit and run that killed an 18-year-old pedestrian walking with two friends last week. Alyssa Whitten, a 35-year-old Santa Rosa resident, was driving the