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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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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 · 1d

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Sonoma County Airport Converts to Ticketless Parking System With License Plate Recognition

In recent years, overseeing parking issues had become an increasing burden at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), and a new system was needed. “Our old equipment was breaking down more frequently, and it was taking more time and money to fix things,” explains Airport Manager Jon Stout. “We also wanted to improve the customer experience. It was taking our customers longer to exit the property if one of the exit gates was down. Tickets were frequently lost by customers, or not working.”

Sonoma County, CA · 3d
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Marin Co.: Stakeholders Begin Designing A Regional Affordable Housing Ballot Measure For 2028

Representatives from 34 nonprofit organizations and housing agencies in nine Bay Area counties are working on a 2028 ballot measure that could generate billions to finance affordable housing projects. The regional stakeholders met Monday for a brainstorming session at the College of Marin in Novato. They discussed voter sentiment and...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d
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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 · 21h

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A California Home Just Hit the Market for $12 Million and It Is Built to Survive Any Wildfire

While California Wildfires Destroyed Thousands of Homes, This $12M Mansion Was Built to Take the Hit Eric McGinty lost his […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

California · 2d

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Tiny Sonoma County school turns to portable toilets after septic system failures

Fort Ross Elementary, a 17-student one-school district in rural Sonoma County, is using portable toilets, closing its campus to community events and looking for ways to pay for its ailing septic system, The Press Democrat reported. Over the years, the TK-8 school has faced several challenges with the septic system, many of which have been caused by redwood tree roots blocking drainage, according to... read more

Sonoma County, CA · 3d

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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 · 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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Things to do in Healdsburg, Nov. 12-20

River Shook carries the country-rock torch of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers into a new era with their self-titled debut solo album. Avery Hellman, a.k.a. Ismay, opens. All-ages event, no cover, doors open at 6pm and the music starts about 7pm. One of a weekly free concert series on most Thursdays at Little Saint, 25 North St. littlesainthealdsburg.com.

Healdsburg, 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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Healdsburg High fall sports wrap up

The fall prep sports schedule is over, as high school students are already turning out for the winter sports: basketball (both boys and girls), soccer (again, boys and girls both field teams) and wrestling (with co-ed matches). Cross Country: For the Healdsburg High Greyhounds, the only remaining competition this season...

Healdsburg, CA · 1d

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Tree Removal Permits in Marin: Treemasters Explains What Homeowners Need Before Cutting

Treemasters, a San Rafael tree care company serving Marin County for more than 35 years, is helping homeowners understand tree removal permits before they cut. In Marin, permit rules depend on a property’s specific location, and an unpermitted removal can bring fines and replacement requirements. "Most homeowners don't know...

Marin County, 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 · 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 · 1d

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Healdsburg’s Michelin-Starred Troubadour Featured in Apple TV’s “Knife Edge”

Healdsburg’s Troubadour Bread & Bistro is getting some serious screen time in an Apple TV documentary series executive produced by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. That may be surprising for a neighborhood sandwich shop. But Troubadour has a second identity: At night, it transforms into an intimate fine-dining restaurant. And that’s only part of the story.

Healdsburg, CA · 1d

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Sonoma and Napa Counties Celebrate the Holidays with Theater, Music and Art

Every holiday season, ordinary life becomes a full-scale production: holiday attire, extra leaves in the dining table, chairs sourced from the den and an endless playlist of wintry favorites blaring over Bluetooth. Are these not the costumes, sets and soundtracks of a holiday show? If so, why not take a break and turn the performance over to the professionals for a bit? We have some suggestions that follow.

Sonoma County, CA · 2d