Windsor Hospitality Group filed Chapter 11 for the Holiday Inn Windsor–Wine Country; the court allowed cash to keep the hotel open while a July hearing plays out.

NASCAR’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 returns to Sonoma Raceway June 26–28, bringing Cup-level action, pre‑race access and travel notes for Bay Area fans.

A 2,000‑acre St. Helena estate has relisted for $100 million, offering vineyards, water rights, four residences and a private seven‑acre lake.

A fawn kept in a dog crate outside a Sonoma County home was seized by wildlife officers; one person cited and the animal sent to a licensed rehab center.

A civil grand jury says staffing losses and a stalled permitting software rollout are slowing Napa’s Planning Division and offered 14 recommendations to speed reviews.

A Vacaville pigeon with a pink‑dyed wing was rescued by Napa Wildlife Rescue; advocates warn dyeing or releasing domestic birds often leaves them unable to survive.

A Santa Rosa maker and national data show small Bay Area firms are pausing hiring as investor caution and new benefit work rules collide.

Santa Rosa police say arrests were made after the city's first homicide of 2026; detectives say the investigation is active and follow-up work is ongoing.

Five orphaned black bear cubs released in November 2025 hibernated successfully and returned healthy, state wildlife officials say. The fall release was an experimental test.

As wine demand softens, Napa and North Bay family wineries are adding RV sites, chef tables and farm stays to steady income. New state rules make small, regulated camping easier.

Glenn County says it will end its Willows law‑enforcement contract on June 30, citing a near‑$1M shortfall; calls will be routed to other agencies as talks continue.

Alesta has quietly opened at 7233 Healdsburg Ave., bringing Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean meze to a Sebastopol strip‑mall spot. Expect manti, saganaki and branzino.

A Piner High graduate has sued Santa Rosa City Schools, alleging staff failed to report grooming by a wrestling coach. The suit names district employees and cites California reporting law.