2025 California Michelin awards new restaurants in West Oakland, Sonoma
Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.
Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.
ACLU sues Sonoma County, alleges illegal drone surveillance program
Sonoma County's Code Enforcement Division was today named in an ACLU lawsuit alleging the department has been using high-powered drones to conduct an illegal, warrantless surveillance program on county residents.
Sonoma County's Code Enforcement Division was today named in an ACLU lawsuit alleging the department has been using high-powered drones to conduct an illegal, warrantless surveillance program on county residents.
Man, woman found dead inside Sonoma apartment
An elderly man and woman were discovered dead in a Sonoma Valley apartment Friday morning, the sheriff's office said.
An elderly man and woman were discovered dead in a Sonoma Valley apartment Friday morning, the sheriff's office said.
SSU's actions to end academic programs deemed 'unlawful', halted by judge
Tuesday's ruling, made by Sonoma County Superior Judge Kenneth English, found that SSU violated the law in its decision-making process for the cuts.
Tuesday's ruling, made by Sonoma County Superior Judge Kenneth English, found that SSU violated the law in its decision-making process for the cuts.
Female racing duo launches initiative to empower women in motorsports, art
Aurora Straus and Zoë Barry, co-founders of the DART Car team, are making history by combining motorsports and fine art to empower women in both fields.
Aurora Straus and Zoë Barry, co-founders of the DART Car team, are making history by combining motorsports and fine art to empower women in both fields.
These Bay Area restaurants were added to the Michelin guide
The Michelin Guide, a culinary roadmap of must-try places, added 15 new restaurants for California, and nearly half of them are in the Bay Area.
The Michelin Guide, a culinary roadmap of must-try places, added 15 new restaurants for California, and nearly half of them are in the Bay Area.
Sonoma Raceway raises over $67K with Ferrari Challenge North America
Scores of fans attended the 2025 Ferrari Challenge North America race to marvel as high-end luxury sports cars barreled down the blacktop.
Scores of fans attended the 2025 Ferrari Challenge North America race to marvel as high-end luxury sports cars barreled down the blacktop.
Rally at Sonoma State over planned cuts of faculty, majors, athletics
The California Faculty Association, students and other unions held a 1 p.m. rally at Sonoma State University on Friday ahead of an on-campus legislative forum with several lawmakers that will discuss planned cuts to the school and the California State University system.
The California Faculty Association, students and other unions held a 1 p.m. rally at Sonoma State University on Friday ahead of an on-campus legislative forum with several lawmakers that will discuss planned cuts to the school and the California State University system.
North Bay leaders empowering immigrant community amid deportation fears
Jen Devries with the North Bay Organizing Project's Immigrant Defense Task Force talks resources for immigrant community and efforts to ease deportation fears.
Jen Devries with the North Bay Organizing Project's Immigrant Defense Task Force talks resources for immigrant community and efforts to ease deportation fears.
Sonoma State discontinues all athletic programs amid massive budget cuts
Sonoma State University announced on Wednesday that the school would be discontinuing all athletics and eliminating multiple majors and faculty members amid a slew of budget cuts.
Sonoma State University announced on Wednesday that the school would be discontinuing all athletics and eliminating multiple majors and faculty members amid a slew of budget cuts.
Flooding leads to road closures in North Bay with more rain possible
Caltrans is preparing for more rain to soak the North Bay after up to three inches fell over parts of Sonoma County on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Caltrans is preparing for more rain to soak the North Bay after up to three inches fell over parts of Sonoma County on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Top Chef star closing Folktable in Sonoma
A celebrity chef is closing her restaurant in Sonoma.
A celebrity chef is closing her restaurant in Sonoma.
These Bay Area resorts were named among America's “most haunted hotels"
Just in time for the season of spooky ghosts and phantoms, a new list is out identifying America’s “most haunted hotels," and two historic Bay Area resorts are among those receiving the eerie distinction.
Just in time for the season of spooky ghosts and phantoms, a new list is out identifying America’s “most haunted hotels," and two historic Bay Area resorts are among those receiving the eerie distinction.
NASCAR at Sonoma Raceway thrills thousands of fans
50,000 fans headed to wine country this weekend to take in the sights and sounds of Nascar. The main event, Toyota / Save Mart 350, took place Sunday.
50,000 fans headed to wine country this weekend to take in the sights and sounds of Nascar. The main event, Toyota / Save Mart 350, took place Sunday.
College student population declines big time at California State University system
By the end of this decade, many economists predict that the U.S. will be at least, eight million college graduates short of the number needed to create and manage new technologies.
By the end of this decade, many economists predict that the U.S. will be at least, eight million college graduates short of the number needed to create and manage new technologies.
Two Sonoma County schools close ahead of heavy rains
Two schools in Sonoma County closed on Wednesday ahead of expected heavy rainfall in the region.
Two schools in Sonoma County closed on Wednesday ahead of expected heavy rainfall in the region.
Sonoma Co. homeless youth shelter says it needs $1 million to stay open
A Sonoma County emergency youth shelter says it is facing a financial crisis, and warned on Monday that it will be forced to close if it can't secure $1 million in 10 days.
A Sonoma County emergency youth shelter says it is facing a financial crisis, and warned on Monday that it will be forced to close if it can't secure $1 million in 10 days.
Lockdown lifted at Sonoma schools after threat determined to be unfounded
A threat that was later determined to be unfounded caused a lockdown at four schools in Sonoma for about three hours Thursday afternoon.
A threat that was later determined to be unfounded caused a lockdown at four schools in Sonoma for about three hours Thursday afternoon.
Intellectual discourse, Black excellence network flourish from initial dinner gatherings
In an inspiring tale of friendship and determination, a casual idea has turned into a groundbreaking television show.
In an inspiring tale of friendship and determination, a casual idea has turned into a groundbreaking television show.
Sketch released of Sonoma State sexual assault suspect
Sonoma State University police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last week on the Rohnert Park campus.
Sonoma State University police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last week on the Rohnert Park campus.