Open in NewsBreak

Sebastopol

See all locations
Customize your news
59°F
publisher avatar

Events

familydestinationsguide.com

website

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 · 1d
article img

sonomamag.com

website

Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Rustic Restaurant To Close for $2 Million Makeover

We’re sending a misty arrivederci to the rich chocolate mousse al Francis, memories of “a tavola” and Coppola Family Meatballs. Rustic, the Italian restaurant at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, will close in December after 16 years as part of a $2 million renovation of the winery’s hospitality spaces.

Geyserville, CA · 1d
article img

San Francisco Chronicle

partner publisher · 35.7K followers
article img

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

healdsburgtribune.com

website

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
article img

KRON4 News

partner publisher · 120.6K followers

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 · 13h

kalw.org

website

Marin County passes temporary ordinance banning detention centers

The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass a temporary moratorium on detention centers. The Nov. 10 urgency ordinance will establish a detention center moratorium in the unincorporated parts of the county. County staff said there are currently no requests for a facility, but because these requests have popped up elsewhere in the Bay Area, they want to get ahead of the issue.

Marin County, CA · 1d

healdsburgtribune.com

website

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

hoodline.com

website

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 · 1d

KRCB 104.9

partner publisher · 2.7K followers

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

hoodline.com

website

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 · 22h

ksro.com

website

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 · 22h

everafterinthewoods.com

website

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

hoodline.com

website

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 · 11h

SFGate

publisher · 63.9K followers

Wine Country Women's Festival turns out to be an AI slop scam

The festival promised attendees would "become more than you were yesterday."

Windsor, CA · 17h

Realtor.com News & Insights

partner publisher · 29.6K followers

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

hoodline.com

website

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 · 10h

SFGate

website

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 · 1d

mykxlg.com

website

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

healdsburgtribune.com

website

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

bohemian.com

website

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