Local Bay Area buyers have made headlines with the purchase of the San Ysidro Vineyard in Gilroy, California.

Will a historic California church, steeped in nautical design and aesthetics, find new life as a luxury midcentury residence?

In a bid to provide a lifeline to low-income individuals and families, Sonoma County Housing Authority reveals a new lottery system for their Housing Choice Voucher waitlist.

Santa Rosa receives a $9.5 million grant to help aid the transformation of two city-owned surplus parking lots into key downtown housing developments, pushing forward the city council's pro-housing goals.

Santa Rosa aims to ease the path to homeownership for first-time buyers with a new, no-monthly-payment Down Payment Assistance Loan program offering loans up to $75,000. How does it work, and who is eligible?

Blue Oak Landing, a groundbreaking modular affordable housing initiative in Vallejo, offers 75 new rental homes for lower-income households and those facing homelessness.

Point Buckler Island, a hotspot for Silicon Valley elites, is on sale for $75 million amidst ongoing legal troubles and restoration challenges.

Vallejo Plaza Shopping Center in Bay Area listed for 38 million, attracting investors with high foot traffic and potential for future value increase.

Sonoma County supervisors authorize demolition for Roseland Development Project, initiating a journey towards affordable housing and local economic growth.

Solano County locals resist a tech-led utopian city project.

A group of billionaires, led by Jan Sramek, has proposed a new city in Solano County, California, aiming to house 50,000 people and create 15,000 jobs. They face local opposition and legal challenges.

A pre-Civil War house in Napa with a modern renovation is on sale for $2.1 million, featuring a 4-bedroom main house and a 2-bedroom guest house on a 16,182-square-foot lot.

The California HCD awarded the "Prohousing" designation to seven more areas, including Eureka and Santa Monica, to encourage housing development and address the state's shortage.

St. Helena city officials settled a legal dispute with Pacaso, capping its co-owned homes at four and barring further expansion, while keeping open an 18-month window for dialogue.

Federal lawmakers Garamendi and Thompson oppose the "California Forever" development in Solano County over concerns related to infrastructure, water supply, and national security.

Silicon Valley-backed group California Forever released aerial renderings of its proposed 'City of Yesterday' in Solano County, aiming to garner support for its inclusion on the November ballot.

A historic Sonoma County gem is hitting the market with a hefty $17 million price tag...

The "California Forever" development plan is facing local opposition in Solano County with accusations of misinformation surrounding its signature gathering process to reach the November 2024 ballot.

William Hearst III has listed his luxurious Mill Valley mansion for $6.2 million, featuring five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and panoramic views in a sought-after San Francisco Bay Area location.

The former Bolinas beach house of Jefferson Airplane's Grace Slick and Paul Kantner is for sale at $14.99 million, featuring a guitar-shaped pool and a rich musical heritage.

Photographer Annie Leibovitz is selling her Californian farm, "The Hideaway," for $8.9 million, which comes with multiple structures and rich history.

The estate of Papa Murphy's co-founder in West Petaluma, known as Villa Terra Rosa, is on the market for $12.5 million, boasting luxury amenities and Italian-inspired architecture.

Belden Barns winery in Sonoma County is for sale at $10.9 million, featuring 55 acres, a farmhouse, vineyard, and permits for wine production and hospitality.

Novato unveils Puett Place, providing 24 supportive homes for veterans within a broader affordable housing project, funded by state grants and dedicated to reducing veteran homelessness.

Santa Rosa seeks bids for leasing Twin Vista Ranch for dryland biosolids farming, requiring 5+ years' experience. Viewing is by appointment; bids due August 7, start at $22/acre/year.

The historic Mountain Home Inn in Marin County is for sale at $4.9 million, offering 10 bedrooms and spectacular views on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais.

A six-bedroom Belvedere Island property with views of the Golden Gate Bridge is listed for sale at $8.7 million, featuring historic architecture and modern amenities.

The historic Wake Robin Lodge in Glen Ellen, California, once Jack London's retreat, is listed for sale at $5 million, offering a blend of rich history and modern amenities on a three-acre estate.

Live Oak Farm in Sonoma County presents a luxury "agrihood" offering high-end homes merged with a farm-to-table ethos. Its sustainable design features include solar panels and a community focus on organic farming and nature.

The birthplace of "Two Buck Chuck," Napa Valley's 43-acre estate, is up for sale at $35 million, spotlighting its rich winemaking history and current luxury wine production.

The Francis House in Napa Valley has been sold to Edward Anthony Luxury Estates for $9.6 million after being renovated and saved from demolition by the Dwyers.

Governor Gavin Newsom has purchased a new $9 million home in Kentfield, Marin County, featuring six bedrooms, resort-like amenities, and commanding views of Mount Tamalpais.

The former home of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz is for sale at $3.3 million, maintaining its mid-century charm, including Schulz's private studio.

Point Buckler Island in Solano County is set for public auction with a starting bid of $0 and restoration conditions. Owner John Sweeney plans to bid $3.6 million, despite facing legal issues over a private kiteboarding club developed on the island.

The John Muir Land Trust has acquired Point Buckler Island for $3.8 million to restore its ecosystem after damage from unauthorized levee construction.

The former Birkenstock U.S. headquarters in Novato, with its unique architecture, is for sale, offering large warehouse and office space adaptable for various industries.

Historic church and parsonage in Camp Meeker, CA, renovated into modern homes, are for sale at $1.295 million, offering a mix of history and comfort on nearly half an acre.

Novato City Council approves a $1 million grant for Habitat for Humanity's 80-unit affordable housing project, ensuring long-term affordability and contributing to state housing goals.

Sebastopol's Elderberry Commons, a renovated ex-hotel, opens its doors as a housing solution with modern amenities and support services, completing its transition under Project Homekey.

Two historic homes at 8 and 10 Keller Street in Petaluma are on sale for $2.495 million, offering early 20th-century architecture and artisan details.

Marin County Supervisors may approve a $9.5 million grant for a Point Reyes Station development project to convert a former U.S. Coast Guard site into 54 affordable housing units.

Marin County is considering financing 34 affordable homes for county workers as part of a larger 135-unit project near San Quentin Village, addressing a financial shortfall to ensure the initiative meets local income levels.

Suisun City and Rio Vista signed an MOU to coordinate expansion plans, focusing on protecting Travis Air Force Base and managing California Forever project impacts.

MidPen Housing launched Casa Roseland in Santa Rosa to provide 75 affordable homes, focusing on families earning 30-60% of the area's median income, expected to complete by summer 2026.

A mid-century Eichler home in Belvedere, designed by A. Quincy Jones and modernized by Pam Robertson, is for sale at $11.577 million, with unique features like boat lifts and bay views.

W. Howard Lester's former Wine Country estate in Glen Ellen, CA, listed for $9.25 million, offers 3 beds, 4 baths, on 9 acres with luxury amenities and natural beauty.

The Kellogg House, a midcentury modern home in Forestville, CA, is for sale at $1.59 million, featuring updates like solar panels and custom remodeling while preserving its historical design.

The guys who bought up 120 properties in a town of 10,000 people are finally selling them off—and it's not going quite as planned. What started as an aggressive real estate empire has turned into federal fraud charges and the largest property liquidation Sonoma Valley has ever seen.

Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart is selling his Sonoma home for $2.5 million, featuring three bedrooms, custom design inspired by his space experience, and an orangerie.

The midcentury modern cottage at 10 Park Avenue in Bolinas has had its price reduced by $300,000 to $1,950,000, featuring sunny interiors and ocean proximity.

California Forever has submitted a plan to expand Suisun City to accommodate 400,000 people, including a massive manufacturing park and entertainment district. The project requires approval from the Suisun City Council and the Solano LAFCO.

Suisun City's review phase begins for California Forever's mixed-use development proposal that aims to create a walkable community with diverse housing and job growth, backed by Silicon Valley figures.

A sprawling Napa Valley resort that earned a Michelin key just months ago is now staring down a foreclosure auction after missing a $220 million loan payment. The default highlights a broader crisis rippling through California's luxury hotel market—where even the most prestigious properties aren't immune.

Rohnert Park's City Council approved preliminary terms with CenterCal to develop the former State Farm campus into a downtown of homes, shops and a hotel.

A Watson Ranch developer sued American Canyon, alleging the city failed to collect about $2 million, blocked critical road access and allowed stormwater into a quarry lake.

A Larkspur-based auto group wants to buy several Canal-area lots to expand Volvo sales and service; a Zoning Administrator hearing is set for Dec. 3.

Belvedere will rehear a $300,000 construction penalty tied to a years‑long remodel at 339 Golden Gate Ave after a judge found the council’s written findings insufficient. The special meeting is set for Wednesday morning.

San Rafael acquired 350 Merrydale Road to address homelessness, planning a tiny cabin community and long-term affordable housing, building on past initiatives and community collaboration.

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.

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.

Yerba Madre has relocated its headquarters from Sonoma County into Oakland’s Tapscott Building, signing a roughly 16,719-square-foot lease that boosts Uptown office activity.

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 private syndicator paid $17.7 million for Mountain Shadows Plaza in Rohnert Park. The grocery-anchored, 77,651‑sqft center was about 97% leased at sale.

Sausalito’s council voted to pair objective design standards with a ViewSync tool that measures how much new buildings can block iconic Bay vistas. The move creates numeric caps for view loss and a faster permit path for compliant projects.

Developers asked Sonoma for a one‑year permit extension as they finish lining up financing and a hotel partner. The Planning Commission will review the request on Dec. 18.

Corte Madera’s Planning Commission forwarded changes to the town’s SB9 lot‑split rules, trimming local review and technical requirements to comply with state law.

A new California law requires landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator for most leases starting Jan. 1, 2026, and sets recall and repair deadlines.

A nonprofit developer wants to convert a downtown, city-owned lot into about 56 affordable apartments, with half reserved as permanent supportive housing. City council met behind closed doors but left negotiations unresolved.

Novato’s council upheld an appeals‑board order keeping the 14‑unit Romar Court building red‑tagged; tenants remain displaced while the owner pursues repairs.

The Diocese of Santa Rosa has listed roughly 13 acres around St. Joan of Arc in Yountville for sale, flagging flood and access hurdles as it seeks funds during bankruptcy.

Mill Valley will pay property owners up to $14,000 to rent vacant or underused units to local workers in a one‑year pilot. The program sets rent and income caps and is administered by Placemate.

High-resolution maps show thousands of Sausalito parcels on steep, landslide-prone slopes; city staff say the data provides the technical footing to propose a hillside ordinance in 2026.

Serenity at Larkspur, a 342‑unit complex, sold after default on municipal bonds. City reports warn taxpayers lost roughly $3M a year while the project underperformed.

BAHFA approved a preservation deal for the Meridian on 400 Canal St., converting at least 60 units to affordable homes and funding repairs.

A Marin Housing Authority lawsuit says loans and a reverse mortgage on a Marin City BMR townhouse violated program rules, prompting a potential repurchase. Mediation is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.

Sutter Health has launched a $10 million renovation next to its Santa Rosa hospital to add exam rooms, imaging and relocated orthopedics as it expands outpatient care. Construction began in December and the clinic is expected to open in phases through late 2026.

Marin County approves plans for a five-story senior living facility in Strawberry, with 106 units for independent and assisted living, catered to the aging population.

A 17‑story, 180‑foot proposal at 700 Irwin would add 200 apartments — including 30 affordable units — and set off debate over traffic, density and state housing deadlines.

The Wine Group has quietly listed Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen — a 19.56‑acre, art‑forward property with production infrastructure and a flexible events permit.

A revived 162‑unit housing plan for the Carrillo Adobe parcel has split Santa Rosa between preservationists and housing advocates. Tribes and descendants say the land is culturally sacred.

The di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa Valley is selling its 217-acre property for $10.9 million, aiming to stabilize its finances and preserve its art collection.

AI‑era fortunes from the Bay Area are driving all‑cash purchases of second homes across Napa, Monterey and the Central Coast.

An appeals court sided with Tiburon and reversed a lower court order over a contested nine‑acre parcel, leaving the town’s program EIR intact while sending narrow CEQA questions back for review.

Napa County planners approved Hourglass Winery’s recovery permit, allowing the Calistoga estate to rebuild its cave, add tasting spaces and double production after the Glass Fire.

Billionaire-backed and boutique proposals have pushed a statewide debate: build whole new cities or force denser housing into existing ones. Costs, water and population math complicate the choice.

Experts at a San Rafael forum warned that a shortage of homes and reliable child care is already constraining Marin employers and slowing economic growth.

The Sonoma Planning Commission voted to 'go‑slow' on rezoning the Sebastiani Winery parcel, recommending agricultural zoning remain until project specifics and the General Plan are settled.

ReCoverCA is offering forgivable loans up to $350,000 to low-income residents who lived in Redwood Valley’s 95470 ZIP code in 2017 to help buy safer homes.

Thousands of new apartments are slated for Sonoma County through 2028; vacancy may ease but affordability pressures will persist.

Tasting‑room and wine‑centric storefronts on First Street are giving way to boutiques, cafes and other non‑wine retail as big hotel and condo projects reshape downtown. Brokers and city records show the market is shifting fast.

Napa planners recommended approval for a 79‑room Jackson Family hotel at Freemark Abbey, advancing a plan that includes workforce housing and sustainability pledges amid neighbor objections.

City Real Estate merged with two Marin brokerages and leased a Kentfield office, positioning the firm to sharply boost Marin sales this year.

Napa’s City Council voted 4–1 to adopt a new fee schedule that raises building‑permit costs, adds tiered film fees and adjusts parking and parks charges.

Nichols Partnership says investors drove up prices and interfered with Stanly Ranch sales, filing a $100M suit as the project confronts a defaulted loan.

Petaluma’s City Council repealed a contentious downtown overlay after the Appellation hotel was scaled down to four stories, ending a long local fight and sidestepping a referendum.

Oak Hill would reserve 135 apartments for teachers, school staff and county employees on state land near San Quentin; county financing moves are under way.

St. Helena's longtime A&W will close on March 31, 2026; Azteca Market is reportedly under contract to buy the site but approvals and the sale remain unsettled.

A 40-acre Mediterranean-style estate above Lake Hennessey is on the market for $18.5M, with pools, guesthouses, tennis, bocce and a one-acre Cabernet planting. The listing is held by Sotheby’s agent Ginger Martin.

Phase 1 of Golden Gate Village’s renovation is funded and set for May 2026; residents face temporary relocation and questions about long‑term affordability.

Marin County says the 2,000‑seat Veterans' Memorial Auditorium will reopen in January 2027 after completing the first phase of renovations. The county approved an $18.9M upgrade to modernize systems and accessibility.

Trustees approved exclusive talks with Napa United and Napa Valley 1839 FC to study a privately financed upgrade of the college’s rundown football field into an 1,800‑seat soccer stadium. Backers say the project would be funded by donors and a loan.

Stanly Ranch spent three years going from Michelin-key triumph to $230 million default to $100 million lawsuit — and somehow ended up exactly where distressed luxury assets always do. Blackstone's spin on why they bought it might be the most Blackstone thing you'll read this week.

Ryan Seacrest trimmed the asking price on his 40‑acre St. Helena estate to $19.8M after a major remodel and a long run on the market.

Douglas Elliman has hired local agents Christine Krenos and Joseph Zichelle to lead its new Napa and Sonoma operations, adding national firepower to Wine Country listings.

Oliver’s Market paid about $25 million for Farmer’s Lane Plaza in Santa Rosa, clearing the way for a 35,500‑sq‑ft store slated to open in 2027 and hire 150–200 workers.

A 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena will be sold at auction in May, with starting bids expected between $8M and $12M.

Neighbors sued the city and turned in roughly 700 signatures after the council eased a two‑road fire‑access rule for sprinklered developments. Organizers want the ballot to restore the older safety standard.

Napa County won $4.7M in state funds to repurpose a 21,000-sq-ft reentry facility into a $24M behavioral health center. Construction is slated to finish late 2026.

A proposed five‑story, 74‑room Castellucci hotel at downtown St. Helena is entering CEQA review, with public comment open through April 20.

A notice of default filed March 23 shows Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa is delinquent on a roughly $41M loan, even as owners tout a 50‑room expansion.

One year after Measure G passed, Napa is steering roughly $22 million a year into paving, parks, a partial Harvest Middle School purchase and public‑safety staffing.

Napa approved a $250,000 loan to build sidewalks so Le Petit Elephant can finish converting a former Alta Heights church into a 250-slot child development center.

Napa County will host a free ADU info session next Thursday covering forgivable construction loans up to $105,000 and tenant eligibility requirements.

San Francisco Business Times' new ranking, powered by Zonda data, shows the Bay Area's 25 largest homebuilders and that the top 20 reported more than 1,300 closings in 2025.

Hilton’s Casa Mani Resort opened in downtown Napa after a full redevelopment, bringing 203 rooms, a new spa and BOA Steakhouse to First Street. The property adds large meeting space and new dining options.

A Miami banker is offering his 13-acre Mill Valley property in exchange for Anthropic shares in a private, cash‑free swap aimed at rebalancing into AI equity.

A William Wurster–designed Belvedere estate is on the market for $50M, offering sweeping San Francisco Bay views and nearly an acre of terraced grounds. The listing is being handled by Compass.

Sonoma County is moving ahead with plans for a new composting facility that could process most local green waste and cut long‑haul hauling and emissions.

Sonoma County Tourism has leased roughly 17,000 square feet at Fountaingrove Center in Santa Rosa, taking about a third of 3558 Round Barn Blvd. for expanded visitor services.

Petaluma has hired David Baker Architects and tapped nearly $1.2M in state funds to design a master plan and a 10,000‑sqft resilience center for the 55‑acre fairgrounds. Council members say housing is off the table as the city begins public outreach and studies.

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.

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.

AB 1903 cleared the Assembly 70-0 and would force repairs before lawsuits, a shift supporters say could ease insurance pain and help restart condo construction. The bill now heads to the State Senate.

A $2.5M settlement announced by California's attorney general voids MV Realty's long-term listing contracts and clears liens for nearly 1,500 homeowners. State officials say restitution and lien removals will follow fast.

Santa Rosa's Children's Museum will double its indoor space with a two‑story wing that adds STEAM exhibits, classrooms and a planned Aug. 28 groundbreaking. The expansion aims to ease overcrowding and boost school visits.

Napa LAFCO approved an 89‑acre Paoli/Watson annexation that lets American Canyon extend its urban limit line, unlock road improvements and shift future housing obligations. A 281‑acre proposal remains pending.