Mark West Purchase

open space

The site of the former Wikiup golf course has been acquired by Sonoma Water and Ag + Open space for preservation. The 30-acre parcel was purchased from the Jackson family for $5.1 million dollars. Home to half-a-mile

E-Cig Ban

ecig

The Santa Rosa City Council took a first vote to ban flavored tobacco products and e-cigs at it’s meeting on Tuesday night. The vote was 4-1, with Mayor Natalie Rogers voting against the measure. It would also

Park Rangers

rangers

Sonoma County Regional Parks is proposing to remove the sworn peace officer status of park rangers. This would eliminate their ability to issue citations and make arrests, instead needing to call on Sheriff’s deputies for such actions.

Laugunitas

Beer

Lagunitas Brewing has announced they are moving all brewery operations out of Chicago and back home to Petaluma. The company will still have a warehouse in Chicago, but the taproom and brewery will shut down. By the