Illegal fireworks sparked six small fires across Sonoma County over the Fourth; crews contained the blazes and one person was cited. No injuries were reported.

At Hopland, robots, drones and smart valves demoed for winegrowers — and Napa’s farmworker report shows the region is especially exposed to automation.

Rohnert Park police say a 21‑year‑old Sonoma man was booked on a felony charge after allegedly trying to sell a marijuana vape pen to a 12‑year‑old arranged over Snapchat; the child’s mother interrupted the deal.

A Santa Rosa man was arrested after allegedly challenging a plainclothes deputy to a fight; the sheriff’s office says it was his 32nd arrest in Sonoma County.

A 12-year-old on a gas minibike led Petaluma officers on a Fourth of July pursuit that ended in a crash and juvenile arrest. Authorities say injuries were not serious.

Sebastopol will pay $1.95M to settle a federal suit alleging officers tased a man during a diabetic emergency and broke his arm.

Planning commissioners advanced a revised plan to turn the 1933 Franklin Station post office into a 120-room hotel and a second building of for-sale units while preserving the historic façade. Parking and seismic costs remain central concerns.

California has transferred 136 acres at Blues Beach to Kai Poma, returning state-held bluffs to Pomo stewardship while preserving daytime public access.

Santa Rosa’s council approved a $575.9M FY 2026‑27 budget that leans on one‑time reserves and trims staff while warning of possible cuts to police, fire and parks.

Barbara Groom has listed Eureka's Lost Coast Brewery for sale as she retires at 80, putting a 75,000‑sq‑ft production plant and downtown brewpub on the market.

Sonoma County’s certified assessment roll hit $131.7 billion on July 2, 2026, widening the tax base that supports schools and local services.

Sonoma County Winegrowers and Sonoma County Vintners are merging into a single organization called Sonoma County Wine, consolidating membership, marketing and events.

A state budget fight could leave Sonoma’s 211 helpline without live staff — advocates are pushing AB 1832 and a $20M ask before July 1.