Hidden North Bay: Summer daytrips off the beaten path

Angel Island. Bodega Head. Old Faithful Geyser. The North Bay is rife with amazing outdoor destinations—some like the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods are so familiar tourists carve out time in their vacation plans to visit
‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Daybell set to be sentenced in murder conspiracy trials

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (PHOENIX) — Lori Daybell is set to be sentenced in Arizona on Friday for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband in 2019. She will also be sentenced for conspiring with her brother
Napa County’s Daily Commuters On The Decline
Napa County’s daily flow of commuters is declining. That’s one of the findings in the 2025 Napa Valley Travel Behavior Study, commissioned by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority. It says fewer workers are driving into the county
Jury Sides With City Of Napa In Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit
A jury is siding with the city of Napa in a police workplace discrimination lawsuit. On Thursday, a jury ruled in favor of the city against Napa police officer Darlene Elia, who filed the lawsuit in 2022.
Major Renovation & Rebrand Completed At Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa
The Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa has completed a major renovation and rebranded. Now called Vinarosa Resort & Spa, the multimillion-dollar project took over a year to complete. According to a report from the Press Democrat, the
Sonoma County Fair To Feature A Number of Local Exhibits This Year
The Sonoma County Fair is gearing up for its “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” theme, running August 1st through the 10th. The Press Democrat reports for the first time in its history, the fair will not feature
Dollar Tree Coming To Lakewood Shopping Center In Windsor
Windsor is about to get its first Dollar Tree, which will also fill a long-standing vacancy in the Lakewood Shopping Center. The Press Democrat reports the new store is under construction on the north side of the
Sonoma City Council Approves Budget For New Fiscal Year
The Sonoma City Council has approved a balanced budget for the new fiscal year, promising improved services and infrastructure. According to the Press Democrat, fueled by revenue from the voter-approved Measure T sales tax, the budget includes
Bay Area Health Officials Urging Vaccinations Ahead Of Upcoming School Year
As back-to-school season approaches, Bay Area health officials have a crucial message for parents: vaccinations should be at the top of your checklist. Local health officials, including those in Sonoma County, are stressing the importance of getting
Six SRPD Officers Honored At Annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving Ceremony
The Santa Rosa Police Department was recognized last Thursday, July 17th, at the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, Awards Ceremony in Citrus Heights. Six officers were honored for their exceptional work in DUI enforcement. The