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Hillsborough's "Flintstone House" to host high-end sushi pop-up
If you've ever driven north on Interstate 280 towards San Francisco, you've probably spotted what is commonly referred to as the "Flintstone House."Now the unusual Bay Area landmark is being turned into a pop-up restaurant. The home in Hillsborough was built in the 1970s. The builder used concrete and shaped it with mesh frames and inflated balloons that gives it the lumpy, prehistoric look evocative of the classic stone-age cartoon from the 1960s. More recently the owner loaded up on lawn decorations.At one point, city officials and neighbors in Hillsborough even tried to have the property declared a public nuisance.Now the property will be home to the pop-up sushi restaurant fittingly named Stoneage Omakase starting July 12. It will utilize the house's cave-like dining room and diners will get to tour the home with its Flintstones memorabilia.According to social media posts, opening night is planned for July 12th. Patrons will enjoy a 15-course Japanese tasting menu prepared by Chef Masa Sasaki, who earned Michelin stars at his now closed restaurants Maruya and Sasaki. The meals will have a price tag of $230 per person.The initial batch of reservations was reportedly snapped up within 15 minutes when they were made available Thursday.
Ukiah Corner Gallery’s Young Artist Wall features artwork of Tiby Owen and Marin Lake
Tiby Owen and Marin Lake, a couple of Ukiah High School’s most recent graduates, are planning to pair up to show their artwork on the Corner Gallery’s Young Artist wall for the months of July and August. The longtime friends previously participated in Art Center Ukiah’s April “Dreams...
Healdsburg’s Memorial Beach Now Open for Summer
Just in time to get us through this heat wave, Memorial Beach opened for the summer season on Monday, July 1. It’s not just a big, sad pile of sand anymore!. From Sonoma County parks officials, who oversee our little stretch of river sand: “The swimming beach on the Russian River at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach is open for the summer! The seasonal dam is up, the beach is graded, and swim areas are clearly marked. Lifeguards on duty daily through Labor Day. Free loaner life jackets are also available for use during the summer. Bring a picnic and come wade, swim or paddle!”
Healdsburg Cancels Fireworks for Fourth of July 2024
The City of Healdsburg has canceled its fireworks show this Fourth of July, thanks to this especially fire-friendly heat wave passing through. The show was going to be staged at Healdsburg High School, per usual. City officials promised it would be “bigger and better than ever” in 2024. Because they planned to block off the high school sports fields this year “to ensure everyone’s safety,” they said they wanted the fireworks to be easily viewable all across town, “with most fireworks reaching heights of 200 feet and beyond.”
Former Visitors’ Center for Rent
The City of Healdsburg has a place for the right business, either commercial or nonprofit, with a desire for a public-facing location close to the heart of town. The two-story Mediterranean-style cottage at 217 Healdsburg Ave., which for years served as the public walk-in presence of the Chamber of Commerce, is for rent. Though small—it’s less than 700 square feet, 347 on the ground floor—its location could not be better for the right customer: Next door to the H2Hotel and a block’s walk from the Plaza.
Defeat Finally Comes to the Prune Packers
With their first road trip of the 2024 season, the Healdsburg Prune Packers found out what it was like to lose. Twice. Carrying an 18-0 record into their June 27 game at Harry David Field in Medford, Oregon, the Pack’s luck finally ran out. The home-team Rogues, who had been defeated by the Packers the previous five games, including two on their own home field, had at last had enough.
What could redevelopment at former Sears site mean for downtown Santa Rosa? Local officials weigh in
Government officials, business leaders and observers say two competing visions for the former Sears site at Santa Rosa Plaza could help inject new life in that corner of the mall and provide a boost to downtown merchants and restaurants. Sonoma County Tourism has proposed building a convention center and 250-room...
Iconic LGBTQ+ resort in Sonoma County goes on sale for $4.5 million
In the North Bay, an iconic piece of LGBTQ history is now for sale in Sonoma County. One of the last remaining LGBTQ resorts in Guerneville is on the market.The sale of the Russian River Resort comes as the busy tourist season is heating up. Trustees hope new owners will keep the property as a getaway for queer clientele."I'm going to give you a tour of the R3 resort on the Russian River," said Stu Gerry.Realtor Stu Gerry is showing us his newest listing, the R3 Hotel, one of the last remaining LGBTQ+ resorts in Guerneville. Check out the centerpiece...
CAL FIRE Sends Final Warnings for Fireworks as Cloverdale Suspends Fireworks Sales
CAL FIRE is reminding you that it is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. If convicted, you could be fined up to $50,000, as well as be sent to jail for up to one year. Over the past few months CAL FIRE has been providing intelligence and support to local and federal illegal fireworks enforcement efforts. Since 2013, in the State of California, there have been over 22,000 acres burned by fireworks, causing $62-million dollars in property and content loss.
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Thousands of people ordered to evacuate during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.
Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Controversy During Standup Tour: 'I Am Many Things, But I Am Not Mean'
Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres weighs in on controversial allegations of mean behavior from four years ago as part of her 'Ellen's Last Stand...Up' comedy tour -- denying she was ever "mean," while acknowledging her faults and promising her upcoming Netflix special will be the end of her public life.
Council allows up to 3 new brick-and-mortar marijuana dispensaries in Petaluma
The Petaluma City Council voted to allow up to three new cannabis shops in town — a move years in the making after Petaluma leaders opted for a cautious approach to marijuana sales within city boundaries. At its June 17 meeting, council members voted 6-0 to allow the cannabis...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
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