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Tractors in full twinkle rule this whimsical wine country parade

DRAPING STRINGS OF LIGHTS... across all sorts of large objects and enormous yard features, from porches to pergolas, has become a whimsical way of life for those people who adore decorating for the holidays. Other sizable spots, including garage doors, swing sets, and oversized gates also get the glittery treatment each year. When it comes to vehicles, however, the decorating remains generally demure: You might spy a wreath hooked to the front of a car's grill or perhaps an elf doll placed near a car's rear window. But there's a town in Calistoga that likes to fabulously festoon all sorts of things on wheels, especially the huge machines that dutifully serve our communities on farms or by delivering food and a plethora of much-needed goods. It's the Lighted Tractor Parade, a colorful and quirky Calistoga tradition, and big trucks, hefty construction vehicles, lengthy flatbeds and other on-the-roll mega machines make merry appearances in the popular procession, one of the only events of its twinkly type.

Calistoga, CA · 2d
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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 · 3d

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Counting Down to the 2027 Season Opener at Sonoma Raceway

The 2026 season may have concluded just a short time ago, but SRO America is already looking forward to what’s on the horizon in 2027. Sonoma Raceway will once again host the season opener from April 2-4, 2027, welcoming teams, drivers, manufacturers, and fans back to California’s wine country for the first battles of the new championship campaigns.

Sonoma, CA · 1d
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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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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 · 2d

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FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL — Wildcats win at Montgomery as NCS playoffs get under way

A busy night for the H-DNL schools in the North Coast Section playoffs saw two of the three teams in action advance to the semifinals. But it was a night of mixed results for the two No. 1 seeds playing. The Ferndale Wildcats, who are the No. 1 seeds in...

Ferndale, CA · 13h

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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 · 3d

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Depot dreams evoke glory days gone by

Whether or not the SMART board settles on a Harmon Street location for the Healdsburg station, or the one on Vine Street, a silent force is at work distorting the gravity around the discussion. Housing, population density, parking spaces, available jobs—all can be measured against common metrics, but a large part of the appeal of the Hudson Street site is based on its history, if not outright nostalgia for train travel.

Healdsburg, CA · 2d

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City of Napa to Launch New GIS Hub at Napa County GIS Day 2026

The City of Napa invites residents to explore the power of mapping technology and discover new ways to access public information during Napa County GIS Day 2026, taking place Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Napa County Library. GIS Day is an international event dedicated to educating, inspiring, and demonstrating...

Napa, CA · 1d

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North Bay Housing Leaders Hail Passage of $11.25 Billion Statewide Affordable Housing Bond

North Bay housing developers and local officials are celebrating the passage of Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion statewide bond measure aimed at building and preserving thousands of affordable homes across California. The Press Democrat reports headed for approval with roughly 61 percent of the statewide vote, the measure dedicates $7.2...

Sonoma County, CA · 1d

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Calistoga's Lighted Tractor Parade Rolls Back Dec. 5, Beats Macy's in National Rankings

Decorated tractors, farm equipment and oversized rigs strung with thousands of twinkling lights will roll down Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga on Saturday, December 5, 2026, kicking off at 7 p.m. and wrapping up by 8 p.m. The event marks the 31st year for the Lighted Tractor Parade, a wine country tradition that turns ordinary agricultural machinery into a glowing nighttime spectacle.

Calistoga, CA · 1d

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Sonoma Valley Hospital Reports Financial Improvement

Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Chief Financial Officer Ben Armfield reported that Baker Tilly, the District’s independent financial statement auditor, presented the FY26 audit results to the Finance Committee on October 27. The firm issued an unmodified, or unqualified, opinion, the most favorable audit opinion, finding that the District’s financial statements fairly present its financial position and results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Sonoma, CA · 1d

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Christmas in the Vineyards Returns to Napa and Calistoga With a Free Kids Concert

Music in the Vineyards and the Aeternum choir are bringing back their holiday concert series, Christmas in the Vineyards, for two evening performances on Dec. 11 and 12, 2026, plus a brand-new free concert just for kids. The program returns after debuting in 2025 with two sold-out shows and more than 400 attendees, and this year it grows to three performances across Calistoga and Napa.

Calistoga, CA · 1d

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Westbound lanes of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to close for new toll system installation

Westbound traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge will shut down for nine hours Saturday night into Sunday morning so crews can install a new overhead toll gantry system, according to Caltrans. Westbound Interstate 580 will be closed from 11 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday to install what Caltrans says...

Marin County, CA · 1d

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The Food Scene Redefining Wine Country

When you sit by the Napa River with good food, great company, and no rush, it feels more European than Californian. People laugh, walk around, and enjoy a city full of restaurants, art galleries, and small wine-tasting rooms often close together. A relaxed vibe is everywhere. While Napa is known for its wine, its food scene is changing what the city offers. Visitors are exploring Napa City for its skilled chefs, fresh local ingredients, world flavors, and a casual dining and lifestyle style locals call “Napa Cool.”

Napa, CA · 4d