Hidden Maybeck Chalet In Tiny Ross Quietly Hits Market For $13.5 Million
A rarely available Bernard Maybeck chalet in Ross is on the market at $13.5M with private showings. The wood-shingled estate blends historic character and modern renovation.
Santa Rosa Bus Roof Standoff Drags On All Night Before Cops Talk Man Down
A man who climbed onto a Sonoma County Transit bus near Santa Rosa Junior College stayed atop the vehicle for nearly 10 hours before coming down and being booked, police said.
Sonoma Stunner: Ghost Donkey Ranch and Summit Estate Aim for Record Prices
Two sprawling Sonoma estates have surfaced this week, including a 227‑acre Knights Valley ranch and a mountaintop parcel that together could push county price records. The listings combine privacy, scale and working‑land appeal.
North Bay Punk Drummer Dies in High-Speed Porter Creek Crash
Harley Robinson, a North Bay punk drummer and father of four, was killed after his motorcycle struck a pickup on Porter Creek Road; friends set up a fundraiser.
Disney Or Bust: Santa Rosa Mariachi Kids in $72K Scramble
Elsie Allen High's Mariachi Lobos were invited to perform at Disney California Adventure on June 11 but still need to raise about $72,000. Ninety students and families are fundraising now.
Marin Jobless Rate Sinks to North Bay Low as Lake County Lags
April EDD data show North Bay jobless rates fell for a second month, with Marin at 3.7% and Lake County still highest at 6.7%. Industry shifts in health care and information shaped the changes.
Trinity Backcountry Rattled By Sudden Flash Flood Scare Friday Night
The NWS issued a flash flood warning for north‑central Trinity County Friday evening after heavy storms near Weaverville; officials warned of dangerous low‑water crossings and possible debris flows.
Calistoga Chaos: Highway 29 Shuts after Possible Shooting and 10-Minute Chase
A reported possible shooting near Calistoga led to a 10-minute pursuit that closed Dunaweal Lane and southbound Highway 29; a suspect was arrested and officials say there is no ongoing threat.
Stolen Pickup Tears Through Petaluma Neighborhood Before Dead-End Bust
A pickup reported stolen out of Napa County led to a neighborhood search in Petaluma; CHP and Petaluma police recovered suspected stolen property and detained a female passenger. The driver remains at large.
San Rafael High Rocked as Drama Teacher Nabbed in Alleged Sex Case With Minor
A San Rafael High drama teacher was arrested May 20 after detectives say an investigation uncovered an illegal relationship with a minor. The district says counselors are available.
Sonoma Supes Rush To Lock In Park Cash With Measure M Renewal Vote
Supervisors set a proposed renewal of Measure M — the county’s one‑eighth‑cent parks sales tax — for the November ballot, preserving roughly $15.5M a year for parks and wildfire work.












