Planning commissioners advanced a revised plan to turn the 1933 Franklin Station post office into a 120-room hotel and a second building of for-sale units while preserving the historic façade. Parking and seismic costs remain central concerns.

Mill Creek filed to replace the downtown Safeway at 700 B St with a 331‑unit, SB 330‑streamlined apartment project; neighbors worry about losing a walkable market.

Sonoma County’s certified assessment roll hit $131.7 billion on July 2, 2026, widening the tax base that supports schools and local services.