Wine Country pulls out the stops to win over younger drinkers
Marketing wine to younger consumers requires understanding what their parents enjoy and offering the opposites of those vintages, while ensuring products remain high quality and providing a bit of wine education. Ideas with a track record of
Small Number Of Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa To Proceed
A federal judge is allowing a small number of sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa to proceed to trial, despite the Diocese being in bankruptcy. According to the Press Democrat, the Diocese filed
Defense Testifies In Animal Activist Case
Animal activist Zoe Rosenberg took the stand to defend herself against criminal charges stemming from break-ins at Petaluma Poultry last spring. Per the Press Democrat, Rosenberg is accused of trespassing and theft for removing four chickens from
“Week Without Driving” Exposes Flaws In Sonoma County’s Public Transit System
A recent “Week Without Driving” experiment exposed key gaps in Sonoma County’s public transit system, according to participants. The Press Democrat reports local leaders, including several Supervisors and SRJC officials, ditched their cars for a week to
Former Sonoma County Sheriff To Receive Lifetime Pension Following 2022 Shooting
A former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy who shot and killed a suspect in 2022 is receiving a lifetime pension of over $5,200 a month after being granted a service-connected disability retirement. Per the Press Democrat, Michael Dietrick
Man Dies After Being Struck By SMART Train Near Downtown Petaluma
A man is dead after being struck by a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train near downtown Petaluma Friday morning. Authorities say the crash happened around 10 a.m. near the railroad trestle bridge over a branch of the
SRFD Rolls Out New Fire Engine & Crew Expansion
The Santa Rosa Fire Department has rolled out a new fire engine and crew—the first expansion of its kind since 2007. The Press Democrat reports the new unit, Engine 9, is stationed at Fire Station 1 and
Analy High School Breaks Guinness World Record For Largest Narcan Training
Analy High School in Sebastopol has made history by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest Narcan training ever conducted. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, exactly 1,167 students and faculty participated in a 30-minute, hands-on session
Board Of Supervisors Direct Staff To Enter Negotiations Over Future USL Site
The Board of Supervisors has formally directed staff to enter negotiations with the City of Santa Rosa, the Fair Board, and the United Soccer League. The goal is to evaluate building a multi-purpose professional soccer stadium and
Public Comment Period For Sonoma County’s Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan Now Open
Sonoma County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and needs your input! The public comment period is open now, from October 20th through November 10th. The Department of Emergency Management is hosting several public meetings, both in-person