Central Valley Wineries Shut Out As Newsom-Linked Napa Tasting Room Pours On
Gov. Newsom’s July 1, 2020 rollback closed indoor service in 19 counties while a PlumpJack-linked Napa tasting room remained open. The discrepancy drew sharp criticism from Valley operators.
Santa Rosa’s New Sonoma County Courthouse Finally Throws Open Its Doors
A new six-story, 15-courtroom Hall of Justice in Santa Rosa will be dedicated Friday, with California's chief justice on hand and tours to follow. The $231.7M project centralizes court services.
Rohnert Park Taco Deal Fuels Big Questions At Sonoma Homeless Shelters
A family-owned taqueria's county contracts to feed homeless shelter sites overlap with board seats and vendor ties, prompting questions about procurement and oversight.
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.
Gallaher Developer Dynasty Pours Cash Into Todd Lands’ Sonoma Supes Run
Campaign filings show Gallaher family members and a major independent donor are bankrolling Todd Lands, reshaping the District 4 supervisor contest ahead of the June 2 primary.
Santa Rosa Parent Slaps School District With Brown Act Showdown Over Special-Ed Shakeup
A Sonoma parent filed suit alleging the district revised special‑education rules and approved SELPA changes without proper public notice, seeking nullification and Brown Act relief.
Butte County’s 1st District Hit With Double Ballot Headache
Butte County will mail two color‑coded ballot packets for June 2: a special primary to fill the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat and the statewide primary under Prop 50. Here’s what to check.
Napa Judge Deals Stinging Blow To District In Mayacamas Charter Showdown
A Napa judge denied NVUSD’s bid to undo approval of the Mayacamas countywide charter, leaving the school in operation while the larger lawsuit continues. Local officials and legal filings outline the next steps.
North Coast Showdown as Huffman Probes Trump Team’s Eel River Water Gambit
Rep. Jared Huffman has launched an inquiry after the USDA touted a Southern California water district as a potential buyer for PG&E’s Potter Valley dams. The move pits local restoration plans against a sudden federal push to preserve the infrastructure.












