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We Picked 10 California-Made Gifts That Are Perfect For Everyone On Your Christmas List

Did you know someone in California figured out how to turn dates into crunchy little crystals? That snack invention dates back to a desert family business from the 1920s. I love that a gift can come with a backstory like that. The more I looked, the more surprises popped up....

California · 2d
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The Napa Valley Gift for the Wine Lover Who Has Everything

For the wine lover who seems to have everything, skip the standard bottle and gift something with a little more provenance. For your holiday gifting and entertaining coverage, Robert Mondavi Winery offers a special selection that brings the legacy, craftsmanship, and character of one of California’s most iconic wineries to the table.

Napa Valley, CA · 1d
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Mr. Stroopwafel Returns To East Petaluma After Poke Bowl Detour Flops

Mr. Stroopwafel, the Dutch snack shop known for its warm, chewy stroopwafels, has returned to its original east-side Petaluma location at 441 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 24, sharing retail space once again with the Teaspoon boba tea shop. The reopening comes after a brief detour that saw a poke bowl concept take over the spot earlier this year.

Petaluma, CA · 3d
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The midterm election was a Democratic wave, but underlying numbers show nuance in California

Eric McGhee, fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, notes multiple of the state's congressional Democrats, won in head to heads against other Democrats this November. photo credit: Wikimedia/Mrs. Gemstones It's been over a week since election day, and more races in Sonoma County and around the state are getting settled. The midterm elections on November 3rd delivered big wins for Democratic Party candidates across the country, the county, and the state. Joanna Paun, endorsed by the Sonoma County Democratic Party in the race for the county's 2nd district supervisor seat, officially declared victory a week after election night. Melanie Bagby, also endorsed by the local democratic party, continues to hold a slim lead in the race for 4th district supervisor. Sonoma County will also be represented by three Democrats in Congress in Washington D.C. Eric McGhee, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California said despite the major Democratic Party gains, there's some nuance to the story in California. "If you just look at the races that had both a Democrat and Republican on the ballot, so cross-party contested races, the the swing in those seats was actually smaller than it was in similar seats in

Sonoma County, CA · 2d

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Windsor's Wine Country Women's Festival Vanishes Weeks Before Vendors' Big Day

A festival billed as a celebration of connection and community for Nov. 14 at Keiser Park in Windsor has instead turned into a cautionary tale, with the town canceling the park-rental application. The Wine Country Women's Festival had an active registration site, a certificate of insurance for more than 1,500 attendees, and a deposit on file — but no actual permission to use the park, and, by all appearances, nothing resembling a real event behind the paperwork.

Windsor, CA · 1d

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Petaluma Veterans Day Parade draws thousands to honor veterans

The streets of downtown Petaluma are lined with little American flags, kids catching candy and people in uniform driving by in all sorts of vehicles. photo credit: Shandra Back/KRCB The streets of downtown Petaluma are lined with little American flags, kids catching candy and people in uniform driving by in all sorts of vehicles. KRCB News speaks with a few Sonoma County local veterans at the parade to hear about their service and what this day means to them. "United States Coast Guard, retired, proudly served," said Josh Curtis. "It's the Petaluma Veterans Day Parade. We have a pretty proud tradition of this in Petaluma and a lot of the community comes out. We're also a Coast Guard town. To me it's about honoring those who serve. My wife is here, and my two kids, and they all sacrificed for me to be able to serve. I gave up lots. I was a reservist for most of my time and I had to give up a lot of weekends and deployed all over the country and had to leave them behind and they had to hold down the fort while I was gone. It takes a lot to do that,"

Petaluma, CA · 2d

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Wine Country city faces pivotal vote on proposed ‘Esmeralda’ neighborhood

The future of a controversial housing development proposed to bring transformational change to one of Wine Country’s most affordable and northern cities could live or die this week.

Cloverdale, CA · 2d

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Bay Area beachgoers warned of hazardous surf as storms approach

A series of weekend storms is expected to bring rain Friday morning and hazardous beach conditions from Monterey to north of Santa Rosa. High surf was already hitting Ocean Beach on Thursday, with waves potentially reaching 25 to 30 feet over the weekend. Experts warn that El Niño-driven high tides...

Santa Rosa, CA · 23h

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North Bay city council passes ambitious and controversial 605-unit housing and resort plan in 4-0 vote

After another 3½ hours spent publicly debating the merits and liabilities of the biggest and most controversial development project to land in northern Sonoma County in decades, the Cloverdale City Council approved the Esmeralda proposal on a 4-0 vote Wednesday night. “This process has been two years of discussion,...

Cloverdale, CA · 1d

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Santa Rosa List Prices Fall While Homes Move Off the Market Faster

Santa Rosa list prices fell sharply, yet homes moved off the market faster, making it a tricky landscape for buyers to navigate.

Santa Rosa, CA · 2d

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Rescued Calif. mountain lion released back into wild

(KRON) — A mountain lion who was rescued as an orphaned cub and spent months at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue center was released back into the wild, state officials announced Thursday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife posted video of the mountain lion stepping out of an enclosure and bounding into a forest, enjoying […]

Sonoma County, CA · 1d

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Sonoma Clinics Beat Prop. 44 but Still Face Millions in Medi-Cal Losses Next Year

Sonoma County’s community health centers dodged a bullet when California voters crushed Proposition 44 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, but local clinic leaders say the relief may be short-lived. Petaluma Health Center alone could lose up to $10 million a year from a mix of federal Medi-Cal reimbursement changes and state dental cuts, even with the ballot measure defeated.

Sonoma County, CA · 1d

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Palmetto Superfoods Opens in Petaluma, Joining a Crowded Açaí Scene

Petaluma’s downtown açaí options are growing: Palmetto Superfoods has opened at Theatre Square, adding a regional chain to downtown. The new store occupies a corner at Petaluma Boulevard and D Street in the theatre district. From San Francisco Start to North Bay Expansion. The Theatre Square tenancy...

Petaluma, CA · 2d

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Petaluma Has Hit Just 34% of Its 1,910-Home State Housing Target

Petaluma has issued building permits for 652 of the 1,910 homes in its state housing allocation—about 34% of the target. That tally measures permits, not finished homes. The distinction matters as the city weighs new apartment projects, zoning changes, and its newly adopted General Plan against rising land, construction, and permitting costs that can slow construction.

Petaluma, CA · 23h

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Napa's La Toque Brings Back Chef Carlo Zarri for 13th Truffle-and-Barolo Feast

La Toque’s late-fall calendar pairs two fungi-focused dinners: a Nov. 20 Truffles & Barolo Dinner and a Dec. 13 wild-mushroom feast. The November event marks the 13th year Italian chef Carlo Zarri has returned to the Napa restaurant. Its five-course tasting menu costs $240 per person, plus applicable charges; optional wine pairings are an additional $125 per person.

Napa, CA · 1d

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It’s playoff time, and Rancho Cotate High’s football team will be at the party

The Cougars punched their ticket to the North Coast Section postseason in impressive fashion with a 54-14 victory over Petaluma in the regular-season finale last Friday. Rancho Cotate now turns its attention to Benicia, its first-round opponent in the NCS Division 3 playoffs. Rancho Cotate needed to win its final...

Rohnert Park, CA · 18h

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Orangevale Veteran's Service Dog Hugh Ends His Prison of PTSD Nightmares

Tony Escue spent nearly a decade in the U.S. Army before PTSD ended his career in 2023, leaving the 32-year-old Orangevale resident struggling to walk into crowded rooms or even show up at his own job. Today he moves through those same spaces with Hugh, a nearly 4-year-old Labrador mix trained to climb onto him starting at his feet the moment a nightmare begins.

Orangevale, CA · 1d

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Flashbacks: This week in November through the years

W. H. Lee of Santa Rosa came to Healdsburg Sunday for the purpose of securing the services of Dr. Stratton and his X-ray to locate a needle which has been imbedded in his knee for some time. A photograph was taken by the aid of the X-ray, and the needle is plainly shown beneath the kneecap. An operation to remove it will be performed.

Healdsburg, CA · 2d

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Cotati Restaurant Celebrates Hosting Xavier Becerra During His Campaign for Governor

A Cotati Greek restaurant is celebrating having hosted Xavier Becerra over the summer while he was campaigning for California governor. According to the Press Democrat, Mezzeluna, located overlooking Cotati’s town plaza, recently shared a photo on social media of Becerra posing with chef and co-owner Ali Cetin. Cetin says...

Cotati, CA · 1d

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Petaluma’s Housing History Drives Modern Affordability Crisis

Decades of growth boundaries and surging land costs have transformed Petaluma from a working-class agricultural hub into one of the region’s most expensive housing markets. The Press Democrat reports decades after the city enacted growth limits in the 1970s, median home prices have surged near $900,000, pricing out many longtime families and local workers.

Petaluma, CA · 2d