Possible thunderstorms coupled with strong winds on Tuesday and early Wednesday could trigger multiple weather hazards, including mudslides, in the North Bay, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are encouraged to secure outside items, monitor the weather and have a plan in place in case the storm, which is one of the strongest to… Keep Reading
For diners who sit on the edge of their proverbial seats waiting for the hottest restaurant openings, spring will be an exciting time in the Bay Area dining scene. Noted chefs are bringing forth new projects, like Matthew Accarrino of San Francisco’s SPQR, whose new, more casual cafe will specialize in charcoal grilled Italian meats… Keep Reading
The Bay Area, soggy from the weekend rain, will not begin to dry out until the end of the week after two more heavy rain systems, along with damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph, hit the region on Monday and Tuesday. First storm: light but windy A rainy Monday morning – courtesy of… Keep Reading
County staff have selected a parking lot at 2550 Ventura Ave. on the County Government Center campus as the location for an emergency shelter site where space for up to 90 tents will be provided for homeless individuals to live temporarily while transitioning into permanent housing.The parking lot sits between Permit Sonoma and the Board… Keep Reading
Officials are anticipating an atmospheric river to bring flooding, road closures, downed trees and power outages to parts of Sonoma County, Thursday into Friday. To prepare for potential rising water levels, free sandbags are available at several locations, according to the County of Sonoma’s emergency information page. The city of Santa Rosa’s sandbag filling station… Keep Reading
It’s been a long wait, but Santa Rosa Junior College is back on the big stage. The school’s women’s basketball team is heading to the state tournament this weekend for the first time in 10 years. It’s been quite the season so far for the Bear Cubs, who are the Northern California regional champions, the… Keep Reading
Watch the Oscars, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and more at these Sonoma County events. Friday, March 10 Masters of Hawaiian music: Concert features George Kahumoku Jr., Sonny Lim and Herb Ohta Jr. at Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St., Napa. Shows start at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $29 to $49. More information… Keep Reading
Toilet leaks are often silent and can waste hundreds of gallons of water each day, making the toilet the number one cause for a high-water bill. Each year the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program, promotes Fix a Leak Week, Mar. 20 through Mar. 26, 2023, as a reminder to annually look for and repair leaks… Keep Reading
Owners and operators of 14 gas stations across Northern California, two of which were in Sonoma County, were ordered to pay $1.7 million in civil penalties after years of allegedly mishandling hazardous waste, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. The California Attorney General’s Office, along with district attorneys of Sonoma, Alameda, Lake, Mendocino… Keep Reading
Here are my predictions for this upcoming Oscar weekend. Michelle Yeoh wins the Academy Award for best actress and the “Knuckle Ball,” from Santa Rosa’s Homerun Pizza becomes Sonoma County’s next big thing. What’s a “Knuckle Ball,” and what does it have to do with the Oscars? The Knuckle Ball is a gustatory phenomena so… Keep Reading
