Delta Pizza Power Couple Lands On San Rafael’s Fourth Street
Sapori Ristorante opened on Fourth Street in January, bringing pizzas, pastas and a regional wine list from Jaime and Esther Wence. The couple moved from Isleton and renovated the space over a year.
Sonoma Shock as Constellation Pulls Plug on Quarry Lake Winery, Seven Jobs Gone
Constellation Brands will close the Quarry Lake winery in Sonoma on June 25, 2026, and seven staff will be laid off, according to a state filing.
Billionaire’s Big Bet Brings Clos Pegase Back To Life In Calistoga
Clos Pegase has reopened in Calistoga after a yearlong restoration under Jay and Tammi Adair, who repainted the Michael Graves landmark and revived its art program. Tastings resume with a $50 signature flight and new gallery programming.
Downtown Vallejo Sex Sting Ends With Tires Shredded, 10 Busted
Ten people were arrested in a Vallejo police operation targeting motorists soliciting sex workers downtown. The sweep included a vehicle pursuit that ended with spike strips.
Hall of Flowers Bails on Santa Rosa, Heads for Sacramento Show
After eight years at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Hall of Flowers is shifting its NorCal trade show to Sacramento for Nov. 4–5, 2026. Organizers say better access for buyers and brands motivated the move.
Napa Judge Shuts Door on Yountville Stabbing Brothers' Bid for Shorter Terms
A Napa judge denied resentencing for two brothers convicted in a 1995 Yountville stabbing, keeping their decades‑long prison terms intact. Prosecutors said the record showed direct intent to kill.
Wine Country ‘Contractor’ Bust: Glen Ellen Woman Accused In Napa Million-Dollar Scam
Napa police arrested a Glen Ellen resident accused of running an unlicensed contracting operation that investigators say cost clients hundreds of thousands, with losses now estimated above $1M.
Vista Drive Drug Bust: Sonoma Man Nailed After Pound Of Cocaine Seized
Detectives seized more than a pound of suspected cocaine, a gun and cash during a search in Sonoma; a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of narcotics sales.
New Boss In Rohnert Park: Spagna Tries To Rescue Sonoma State
Michael Spagna took over Sonoma State in January and now faces the task of stabilizing a campus hit by steep enrollment losses, faculty layoffs and the loss of athletics. One‑time state and CSU funds buy time, but restorations hinge on feasibility plans.
Mystery Purple Surf Stuns Point Reyes Beachgoers
Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.












