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.

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.

Bob Costarella’s Red Eye Barbecue is smoking Central Texas–style ribs and beef cheek at a Saturday pop‑up in Santa Rosa’s Roseland. Preorders close Thursday at 5 p.m.

A Lightcast study finds SRJC generated about $1.8 billion and supported nearly 19,000 Sonoma County jobs in FY 2023–24.

Elizabeth Olsen told the 'Last Meals' show she lives in Sonoma and named Valley's spicy XO eggs as a favorite, sending local interest to the Plaza spot.

Marco Morrone filed a cross-complaint denying misconduct and seeking legal fees as lawsuits and a 2021 investigation continue to unfold.

Michelin plans to start awarding one‑to‑three “grapes” to wineries in 2026. Napa and Sonoma producers could face fresh market pressure and new attention.

Fieldwork Brewing opened its first Sonoma County taproom at Montgomery Village in Santa Rosa, pairing rotating drafts with pizzas and non‑alcoholic options.

Pastasciutta, a new Italian bottega from the owners of Diavola, has opened in Geyserville selling housemade pasta, prepared dishes and holiday panettone. It’s a grab‑and‑go complement to the restaurant next door.

Petaluma's first Chick-fil-A opens Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at 5012 Petaluma Blvd N, promising roughly 70 jobs and a $25,000 donation to Redwood Empire Food Bank.

Christina Whisman pleaded guilty to multiple counts, including giving a minor cocaine and forcible lewd acts. She faces up to 36 years and is due to be sentenced Jan. 8, 2026.

Healdsburg police arrested a registered sex offender after phones allegedly showed sexually explicit conversations with teens; police say devices are under forensic review.

SingleThread shares the No.1 spot on LaListe’s 2026 Top 1,000, bringing international recognition to Healdsburg’s tasting‑menu scene.