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Help Name the 2027 Sonoma County Fair!

Every community has its heroes, and in 2027, we’re celebrating ours!. The 2027 Sonoma County Fair is gearing up for a SUPER celebration honoring the everyday heroes who make our community extraordinary!. From firefighters and first responders to teachers, healthcare workers, volunteers, neighbors, and unsung heroes, we’re shining a...

Sonoma County, CA · 1d
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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 · 1d
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Firefighters, Family Remember Former CA Chief Who Dedicated Nearly 40 Years of Service to Sonoma Valley

Slug: UR-Firefighters-family-remember-former-Kenwood-fire-c The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif. The sound of drums and bagpipes echoing around them, hundreds of firefighters in ceremonial dress, along with family, friends and community members gathered to pay tribute to Daren Bellach, a retired Kenwood fire chief whose nearly four decades of service left a lasting mark on Sonoma Valley.

Kenwood, 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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Paddleboarder Vanishes Off Sausalito Shoreline, Coast Guard Joins Urgent Search

A paddleboarder vanished from view about 100 yards off the Sausalito shoreline Thursday afternoon, triggering an urgent multi-agency search across Marin County waters. Southern Marin Fire District crews responded around 1:15 p.m. to a report of a person in the water near 100 Spinnaker Dr., and the search was still underway more than an hour later with the person's status unknown.

Sausalito, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Sausalito: Rescue Crews Search For Missing Paddleboarder

Rescue crews in Marin County are searching for a missing paddleboarder Thursday afternoon near Sausalito, according to the Southern Marin Fire District. About 1:15 p.m., Southern Marin Fire District crews responded to a report of a person in the water near 100 Spinnaker Drive in Sausalito. The person was reportedly off a paddleboard about 100 yards from shore and was no longer visible.

Sausalito, 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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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 · 1d

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Santa Rosa Brewery's Vending Machine Dispenses $8 Art, Not Snacks

Walk up to a vending machine at Cooperage Brewing Company in Santa Rosa and you will not find chips or candy bars behind the glass. Instead, rows of postcard-size artwork wait to be dispensed, part of a project called Chain Letter Gallery that is turning a routine beer run into a small art-buying experience.

Santa Rosa, CA · 19h

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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 · 12h

NBC Los Angeles

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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 Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on Friday November 13th

The Santa Rosa Police Department will set up a driving under the influence checkpoint on Friday, November 13th, running from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. Officers selected the location based on collision data to actively reduce impaired driving incidents and keep local roads safe. Authorities remind drivers that impairment applies to alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and legal medicinal or recreational marijuana.

Santa Rosa, CA · 2d

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The Pull: Steve Hampsten of Hampsten Cycles

This week, my guest is Steve Hampsten, the man behind Hampsten Cycles. While Hampsten Cycles may draw its fame from Steve’s brother Andy, the only American winner of the Giro d’Italia and Tour de Suisse, Steve has been in the bike industry for more than 30 years. He has worked in and around framebuilding for at least 20 years.

Sonoma County, 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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Escape Into A Real-Life Fairy Tale At These 8 Whimsical Wineries In California

Looking for whimsical wineries in California that feel like real-life fairy tales?. These 8 wineries offer magical settings and outstanding wines to enjoy!. 1. Ledson Winery & Vineyards (Kenwood) Some buildings are so stunning that they make you question whether you’ve accidentally driven into a movie set. Ledson Winery...

California · 2d

SFGate

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Marin Co.: Holiday Lights And Events To Open Thanksgiving Weekend At Fairgrounds

The Holiday Light Spectacular will return to the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael for a second year, offering free nightly holiday activities from Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m., including holidays, with thousands of lights on display, free craft activities, and...

San Rafael, CA · 21h

NBC Bay Area

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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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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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Petaluma School Board Race Remains Too Close to Call as County Continues Ballot Count

One Petaluma City Schools board race remains too close to call more than a week after the November 3rd election, even as most other local contests have been decided. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports in Trustee Area 5, Sarah Seitchik Sebastian holds a narrow 52 to 48 percent lead over John La Bare, separated by just a few dozen votes.

Petaluma, CA · 1d