Step Up Housing paid $57M for Bay Village’s 260 units in Vallejo and says it will convert a substantial share into long‑term affordable homes, backed by bond and private financing.

A coalition led by Ritter Center and Marin VOAD is planning pop‑up inclement‑weather shelters to cover gaps in the county’s severe‑weather program. Organizers say the move aims to reduce preventable harm among people sleeping outside.

AB 1246 opens California to qualifying out‑of‑state craft distillers in 2026, but new permits, taxes and a one‑year pilot will shape how far that access goes.

Windsor police discovered 28 neglected dogs during probation check; resident arrested on animal cruelty charges.

Alyvia, a 53‑room boutique hotel with 12 residences, will break ground inside Healdsburg’s Mill District and is due to open by mid‑2028. Developers say it will include a restaurant, spa and pool deck.

Sonoma County commissions Cliff Garten to create a wildfire victims' memorial in Nagasawa Community Park, with community involvement in the design process and funding support from various sources.

Zillow predicts modest, uneven movement for California housing in 2026 — Bay Area softness alongside small gains in San Diego and L.A., with rates staying high.

The Fairfield Police Department quickly resolved a vehicle theft by arresting the suspect, Kevin Winn, within 11 minutes of being called, thanks to efficient communication and a swift response.

Solano County Sheriff's Office arrested parole violator Jeremy Davidson in Vallejo, confiscating illicit weapons, drugs, and stolen personal info. Davidson, with Wendy Ward, faces various charges, including parole violation and weapon possession.

A Napa County lawsuit accuses La Tapatia Markets of negligence after two employees died of carbon monoxide and state inspectors issued citations.

Bob Costarella’s Red Eye Barbecue is smoking Central Texas–style ribs and beef cheek at a Saturday pop‑up in Santa Rosa’s Roseland. Preorders close Thursday at 5 p.m.

A Lightcast study finds SRJC generated about $1.8 billion and supported nearly 19,000 Sonoma County jobs in FY 2023–24.

Elizabeth Olsen told the 'Last Meals' show she lives in Sonoma and named Valley's spicy XO eggs as a favorite, sending local interest to the Plaza spot.