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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....

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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 · 1d
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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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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

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Marin & Bay Area Family Events This Weekend: November 13–15

Here are our picks for the best family-friendly events and activities for kids this weekend in Marin County and the Bay Area, from Zoo Lights to the new San Francisco on Ice at Fisherman’s Wharf. Looking for more fun? Find events happening all week long in our Marin & Bay Area family events calendar.

Marin County, CA · 2d

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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 · 23h

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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 · 2d

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 · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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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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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Civil Suit Filed Against Napa Winery Over Damages Caused By 2025 Pickett Fire

Dozens of plaintiffs, including other wineries, have filed suit against the owner of Hundred Acre Wines and a man who was employed there, seeking damages from the August 2025 wildfire that began on Hundred Acre's property. The fire began on August 21, 2025, near Pickett Road just outside the city...

Calistoga, CA · 3d

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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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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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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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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 · 2d

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Johnny Doughnuts Closes Three Bay Area Locations Including Santa Rosa

Popular Bay Area bakery Johnny Doughnuts is closing half of its storefronts starting Tuesday, including its Downtown Santa Rosa location. The Press Democrat reports the Food Network-featured chain is also shutting down shops in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights and San Jose’s Santana Row, resulting in thirty-four employee layoffs.

Santa Rosa, CA · 3d