The already complicated issue of building a six-story hotel in downtown Petaluma just got litigious – and even more complicated. The lawsuit, according to emails obtained by the Argus-Courier, follows ...

When Heidi Scheid planned to launch a new, low-alcohol wine called Sunny With a Chance of Flowers in the summer of 2020, she had no idea the world would be in the grasp of a pandemic. As it turned out ...

A beloved long-running local railroad has been named among the nation’s most picturesque train rides. The California Western Railroad, also known as the Skunk Train, took the 10th and final spot in a ...

As the Point Fire threatens the heart of Sonoma County’s famed Dry Creek Valley wine region, Quivira Vineyards winemaker Hugh Chappelle is focusing on what he can control. “We want to make sure our ...

The Bird, a fast-casual restaurant billing itself as San Francisco’s favorite fried chicken, has partnered with Super Duper Burger’s at Napa’s Bel Aire Plaza to offer its popular chicken sandwich as ...

David Lawrence, CFP, is a certified financial planner, wealth adviser and partner at Willow Creek Wealth Management (707-829-1146). Wealth Matters is a quarterly column by the firm’s advisers. With ...

Dr. Anisya Thomas Fritz journeyed to America from India, first to earn her bachelor’s, then her master’s and Ph.D. in strategic management from Virginia Tech. In 2001, she co-founded the nonprofit ...

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When: Open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. How much: Batting cage prices start at $5 for 15 pitches and $30 for 30 minutes. The ...

Walt Wines, known for its Pacific coast pinot noir and Chardonnay portfolio, has expanded its chef-led food and wine pairing experiences at its Sonoma, Napa and Healdsburg tasting rooms. Each location ...

Little free libraries can be found all over, offering local neighborhoods a kiosk where people can exchange books, jigsaw puzzles, nonperishable foods and even art pieces or seeds for the garden. You ...

State insurance regulators have taken the next step in changing the rate making process for home insurance policies as the industry closes in on another rate increase. The California Department of ...