Sonoma Dust-Up as Developer Eyes Townhomes, Plans to Move General’s Daughter
A Tidewater affiliate has proposed replacing Ramekins with townhouses and moving the 1864 General’s Daughter, setting up a clash between housing goals and preservation in Sonoma.
California Tribes Land Nearly $30 Million As Windsor Housing Project Snags Big Backing
HCD conditionally allocated $28.5M to 68 federally recognized tribes for homelessness prevention and tribal housing; the Kashia Windsor project is among those drawing state backing.
St. Helena’s Vacation Rental Showdown: City Mulls Tighter Cap On Getaway Homes
St. Helena is revisiting its short‑term rental rules, weighing buffers, caps and tighter reporting as staff compiles enforcement data. The review could reshape who gets to rent homes to visitors.
Sonoma Valley Commons Launches Housing Blitz To Keep Locals In Their Homes
A new Sonoma nonprofit formed from the local housing roadmap says it will buy small homes, push ADUs and raise seed funds to keep workers and families in the valley.
Napa’s Carithers Building Faces $10 Million Showdown In Downtown Shakeup
Supervisors will consider declaring 1127 First St. surplus on June 16, starting a state‑required process that could lead to a $10M sale and downtown redevelopment.
Windsor Holiday Inn Hits Chapter 11 as Sonoma Hotel Family Scrambles
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.
Napa’s Glendale Ranch Sneaks Back On Market With $100 Million Price Tag
A 2,000‑acre St. Helena estate has relisted for $100 million, offering vineyards, water rights, four residences and a private seven‑acre lake.
Healdsburg Homeowner Tries Swapping Wine Country Retreat For Anthropic Stock
A Healdsburg vacation home is listed for $2.5M or about $2M in Anthropic shares, a sign of how the AI IPO boom is reshaping Bay Area listings.
Santa Rosa Kids' Museum Goes Supersized With New Wing Plan
Santa Rosa's Children's Museum will double its indoor space with a two‑story wing that adds STEAM exhibits, classrooms and a planned Aug. 28 groundbreaking. The expansion aims to ease overcrowding and boost school visits.
Sonoma Stunner: Ghost Donkey Ranch and Summit Estate Aim for Record Prices
Two sprawling Sonoma estates have surfaced this week, including a 227‑acre Knights Valley ranch and a mountaintop parcel that together could push county price records. The listings combine privacy, scale and working‑land appeal.
Petaluma Draws Line At Fairgrounds, Slams Door On Housing
Petaluma has hired David Baker Architects and tapped nearly $1.2M in state funds to design a master plan and a 10,000‑sqft resilience center for the 55‑acre fairgrounds. Council members say housing is off the table as the city begins public outreach and studies.












