Santa Rosa Showdown: Townhome Plan Ignites Carrillo Adobe Uproar
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.
Wine Giant Quietly Puts Glen Ellen's Imagery Estate Winery Up for Grabs
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.
San Rafael’s 17-Story Gamble: Canal-Side Tower Poised To Shatter City Skyline
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.
Marin County Approves New Senior Living Facility in Strawberry to Meet Growing Housing Needs
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.
Sutter Drops $10M To Turbocharge Mark West Springs Medical Hub In Santa Rosa
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 Housing Showdown: County Targets Heir Over ‘Affordable’ Marin City Townhouse
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.
Larkspur "Middle Income" Apartment Giant Sold Off After Bond Default
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.
Sausalito Hills Braced for a Shake-Up as New Maps Flag Sliding Streets
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.
Mill Valley Dangles $14K Carrot To Get Workers Living In Town
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.
Yountville Parish Acres Put On The Block As Diocese Scrambles In Bankruptcy
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.
Novato Council Slams Door on Romar Court Appeal, Keeps Troubled Complex Empty
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.
Downtown San Rafael Lot Poised For Six-Story Lifeline For Formerly Homeless
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.












