Sonoma's Gundlach Bundschu Winery, one of California’s oldest, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The company said the decision was made due to changes in the post-pandemic economy, wine-drinking habits and excessive debt.
The company said the decision was made due to changes in the post-pandemic economy, wine-drinking habits and excessive debt.
Santa Rosa police chief faces packed house over controversial Flock cameras
Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan hosted an interactive forum that drew between 400 and 500 attendees to discuss the department's 143 Flock license plate reader cameras.
Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan hosted an interactive forum that drew between 400 and 500 attendees to discuss the department's 143 Flock license plate reader cameras.
Man charged with manslaughter after punch kills 64-year-old in Sonoma
A 64-year-old man attacked in the heart of downtown Sonoma last week has died from his injuries.
A 64-year-old man attacked in the heart of downtown Sonoma last week has died from his injuries.
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli found liable in sexual abuse civil trial
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli was found liable Friday for sexually abusing seven women over nearly two decades. A jury ordered him to pay a total of $13 million in compensatory damages to the survivors.
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli was found liable Friday for sexually abusing seven women over nearly two decades. A jury ordered him to pay a total of $13 million in compensatory damages to the survivors.
Sonoma County sheriff’s ICE policy sparks protest outside winery event
Protesters picketed an inaugural event for the new Sonoma County Sheriff's Foundation over the sheriff's limited cooperation with ICE.
Protesters picketed an inaugural event for the new Sonoma County Sheriff's Foundation over the sheriff's limited cooperation with ICE.
Hot weather returns to Bay Area with inland temps in 90s, 100s: How long will it last?
Hot weather is returning to the Bay Area this week with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and 100s in some areas. Here's what to know.
Hot weather is returning to the Bay Area this week with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and 100s in some areas. Here's what to know.
Jury deliberates civil case against ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli accused of sexual abuse
The jury is tasked with weighing the testimony of seven women who say the former Windsor mayor abused them over nearly two decades against Foppoli's repeated claims of total innocence.
The jury is tasked with weighing the testimony of seven women who say the former Windsor mayor abused them over nearly two decades against Foppoli's repeated claims of total innocence.
Historic Sonoma cheesemaker to close after nearly a century
Vella Cheese, a staple of the Sonoma community for 94 years, is closing its doors. The factory behind the storefront has already shuttered, and the cheese shop up front will close permanently once the remaining inventory is sold out.
Vella Cheese, a staple of the Sonoma community for 94 years, is closing its doors. The factory behind the storefront has already shuttered, and the cheese shop up front will close permanently once the remaining inventory is sold out.
Santa Rosa police seek to identify additional victims following sexual assault arrest
Detectives with the Santa Rosa Police Department are seeking to identify more victims following the arrest of a 28-year-old man suspected of committing multiple violent sexual assaults.
Detectives with the Santa Rosa Police Department are seeking to identify more victims following the arrest of a 28-year-old man suspected of committing multiple violent sexual assaults.
Santa Rosa homeowner sues city over citations amid homeless advocacy
Longtime homeless advocate Merlin Davis is suing the city of Santa Rosa in federal court after receiving a notice of code violations as he hosts meals and gatherings at his home for unhoused neighbors.
Longtime homeless advocate Merlin Davis is suing the city of Santa Rosa in federal court after receiving a notice of code violations as he hosts meals and gatherings at his home for unhoused neighbors.
Woodside Fire in North Bay reaches 45% containment
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
Woodside Fire burns along Sonoma coast, smoke pollutes air quality in the North Bay
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Woodside Fire prompts evacuations, Highway 1 closures along Sonoma County coast
A wildfire burning along the Sonoma County coast prompted evacuations and road closures Thursday as firefighters worked to slow its spread.
A wildfire burning along the Sonoma County coast prompted evacuations and road closures Thursday as firefighters worked to slow its spread.
Arrests made in suspicious North Bay fires: More could be coming, officials say
Community members in the North Bay, already traumatized by four major wildfires over the last decade, are upset to learn about a new series of fires that were set intentionally.
Community members in the North Bay, already traumatized by four major wildfires over the last decade, are upset to learn about a new series of fires that were set intentionally.
Petaluma mobile home park facing closure highlighting California's housing friction
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Cloverdale
The U.S. Geological Survey measured a magnitude 4.3 earthquake Tuesday night near Cloverdale.
The U.S. Geological Survey measured a magnitude 4.3 earthquake Tuesday night near Cloverdale.
Independent film depicting ICE activity being shot in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa residents were advised that a staged immigration enforcement scene on Thursday evening was part of a movie filming and not a real law enforcement action.
Santa Rosa residents were advised that a staged immigration enforcement scene on Thursday evening was part of a movie filming and not a real law enforcement action.
Petaluma residents facing possible displacement
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the park financially unviable.
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the park financially unviable.
Sonoma County's Hot Air Balloon Classic to draw thousands this weekend
Sonoma County's 36th annual Hot Air Balloon Classic got underway in Santa Rosa on Saturday. Organizers are expecting about 5,000 attendees this weekend, about half as many people as the event saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sonoma County's 36th annual Hot Air Balloon Classic got underway in Santa Rosa on Saturday. Organizers are expecting about 5,000 attendees this weekend, about half as many people as the event saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.
CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.