Sonoma County wine groups propose WID, direct-to-consumer tax
Sonoma County wine industry leaders are proposing a new tax on direct-to-consumer wine sales as a way of raising revenue to increase marketing and outreach for an industry struggling to reach new, younger consumers. Such a move
Sonoma Renews Agreement With Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
The City of Sonoma has renewed its law enforcement agreement with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, extending their partnership through 2030. The Press Democrat reports the City Council unanimously approved the extension on July 16th. While the
SMART To Silence Train Horns In Windsor
The constant train horns from the SMART train, a source of resident complaints, are almost gone. The Press Democrat reports Windsor’s new “quiet zone” for the SMART Train is set to begin on Tuesday, August 5th. This
Homeless Action Sonoma Teams Up With Catholic Charities Amid Financial Challenges
Facing financial challenges, Homeless Action Sonoma (HAS) is partnering with Catholic Charities of Northwest California (CCNWC). According to the Press Democrat, beginning this week, CCNWC will oversee daily operations, including case management and support services, at HAS.
Portion Of Lakeville Street To Close Nightly Through Friday
Starting tonight and running through early Friday, July 25th, a section of Lakeville Street between East Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard North will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The Press Democrat reports crews are
Napa County Man Facing Charges Following Crash That Killed His 10-Year-Old Son
A man from Napa County is facing multiple charges following a crash that killed his ten-year-old son. The head-on crash happened last Friday afternoon, in rural east Napa County. The boy’s father, Aaron Brian Kennedy Alvarez, remains
Executive Director Of Sonoma County Vintners Announces Departure
The executive director of Sonoma County Vintners will be leaving the job soon. Michael Haney says he will be stepping down from his leadership role in September. Haney has been in charge of the marketing organization and
Woman Dies Following Two-Car Crash In Santa Rosa
A woman is dead after suffering injuries in a two-car crash in Santa Rosa. The woman, who was injured on July 3rd, died last weekend. The other driver was also seriously injured and remains hospitalized. Police say
Sonoma County’s Wine Industry Propose Self-Imposed Tax
Leaders of Sonoma County’s wine industry are exploring a new tax. The proposal calls for adding a new self-imposed tax on direct-to-consumer sales. Proponents say it could raise millions of dollars per year from tasting room, club
Northern California Safeway Employees Authorize Strike
Safeway grocery store employees in Northern California could go on strike starting Friday. That’s if their union, United Food and Commercial Workers, cannot reach a new deal with Safeway. The union, which represents thousands of supermarket employees