A newly opened 547‑acre Sonoma Coast preserve is overflowing into the Bodega Harbour neighborhood, prompting town halls and possible 'No Parking' rules. Neighbors want quick fixes.

A bicyclist was killed Friday on rural San Antonio Road after being struck by an SUV; CHP says the driver attempted CPR and is cooperating with investigators.

SRPD’s Special Enforcement Team served a Roseland warrant and seized suspected cocaine, a Draco rifle, a Polymer80 ghost gun and conversion parts; a 29‑year‑old was booked.

A magnet fisher pulled a suspected explosive from Sonoma State’s University Lakes Wednesday evening; a county bomb squad removed the device and no one was hurt. Investigators are probing the origin of the object.

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.

Caltrans reports nearly 600 encampments cleared and 27,000 cubic yards of debris removed across the Bay Area, with Santa Clara county accounting for 223 sites.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

Patchy morning fog and a Coastal Flood Advisory could slow North Bay commutes. Sunny afternoons and warmer midweek expected.

Sunny and mild in Marin with a short Coastal Flood Advisory this morning; avoid driving through bayside standing water during the high tide window.

Dense morning fog will reduce visibility in Sonoma; highs near 64°F with a Coastal Flood Advisory for low-lying bayshore areas until noon Sunday.

Patrick Cappiello is bringing a 1,000-bottle wine bar to Jenner next to Café Aquatica, pairing retail bottles with picnic tables and by-the-glass service. The team hopes to open by August 2026.

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

Arista Winery, a Russian River favorite, will stop producing wine after its 2024 vintage. The family sold the Westside Road estate in 2025 and is releasing the last bottles while supplies last.