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Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon marks 20th year this weekend
In 2004, Sonoman Matt Dockstader founded and hosted the first Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Over the last 20 years, the half marathon and Rosé 5k weekend has grown into one of the top races in the country. It was once selected as best post-race festival in...
Explore county’s scenic routes with Russian River Rail Bikes
Rail bike tours made their Sonoma County debut in Cloverdale last April and, weather permitting, will continue each weekend through October. Russian River Rail Bikes is operated entirely by volunteers, with between four and five on site each weekend and is a branch of the nonprofit Golden Gate Railroad Museum. The organization is using the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad tracks, currently owned by Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, north of the train depot for their rail bike operation.
See how much real estate prices have changed in Bodega Bay in the past 9 weeks
The median price per square foot for a home in Bodega Bay in the past nine weeks was $956, which is the highest in the county. That’s $454 more than the Sonoma County median. After Bodega Bay, the most expensive community in Sonoma County is Sea Ranch, where the...
Double whammy of heat, smoke hit Sonoma and Napa
Air District issues an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke|. A double whammy of smoke from fires in Northern California — though not in the immediate area — and high temperatures is hitting Sonoma and Napa counties, leading to an air quality advisory and a heat advisory for both on Friday.
Environmental docs available for comment on Koi Nation casino plan
photo credit: Koi Nation via Bay City NewsRendering of a proposed casino and resort near Windsorproposed by the Koi Nation of Northern California. The public can weigh in on potential environmental impacts of a casino and resort southeast of the town of Windsor in unincorporated Sonoma County proposed by the Koi Nation of Northern California, following the release of a draft environmental impact statement from federal regulators. The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs completed a draft environmental impact statement that will be open for public comment until Aug. 26 for the controversial proposed development on a roughly 68-acre site that the federally recognized...
Effort underway to reopen Forestville’s El Molino High School, consolidate west county school districts
An effort to reopen Forestville’s El Molino High School and unite it with other west Sonoma County school districts is in full swing as residents say the move can reduce costs and improve education. Currently, the lower Russian River region is served by six elementary school districts, while Sebastopol is served by four elementary school districts. The entire west county area is served by the ...
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore sworn in as president of National Association of Counties
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore has stepped into the top position leading the National Association of Counties, a key organization representing county governments across the country. Gore was sworn in as the association’s president Monday morning following years of serving in executive leadership for the group. His term as president will span a year. The National Association of Counties, ...
Sonoma County strips regional parks rangers’ law enforcement powers, taps Sheriff’s Office for patrols
By next month, Sonoma County park rangers will no longer hold peace officer status and will be reclassified as public officers, without primary law enforcement duties in the county’s 55 regional parks. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve the controversial changes, which also established a new Sheriff’s Office parks unit to absorb law enforcement responsibilities. The changes ...
Sonoma County GO LOCAL looking for new leadership to manage organization
Maybe you’ve seen the blue circle stickers on local business with the phrase “GO LOCAL” or watched a community member pull out a blue card with the same messaging while making a purchase at a local business. The network behind this movement, Sonoma County GO LOCAL, has long aimed to encourage the community to keep their dollars close to home when shopping. The co-op has worked since 2010 to ...
Sonoma County volunteer opportunities
Canine Companions People needed to help raise puppies Volunteer as a puppy raiser with Santa Rosa-based Canine Companions assisting in its mission to provide service dogs to people with disabilities. A 14 to 18-month commitment is required. No dog experience needed. Must be 12 years or older to volunteer. For more information, go to pdne.ws/461p54p. Ceres Community Project Volunteers needed to ...
Local arts education watchdogs warn districts to be careful using Prop. 28 funds
When Prop. 28 was approved in November 2022, it had overwhelming support from California voters who hoped it would bolster arts education programs. It seemed to be a straightforward plan. It put 1% of the state’s education funding toward hiring arts teachers and creating scaffolding for entirely new arts programs. But in the first six months of the roll out, advocates have voiced concerns ...
Stay in your own Mason Lane
Santa Rosa’s Own Will Evankovich on joining Styx. Of the 99.99% of local bands that aspire to be touring national and international acts playing arenas and amphitheaters, only the remaining 0.01% make it through to the big leagues of rock and roll stardom. While many amazing bands from Sonoma...
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