Bay Area forecasters project Energy Release Component values past the 97th percentile in the North Bay this weekend. No Red Flag Warning is in effect anywhere in California, and the reason comes down to wind.
Tag: Sonoma County
Napa’s tourism economy broke even last year. Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake lost ground
A new Visit Napa Valley study puts the valley first in its competitive set on familiarity, perception and likelihood to visit. State data covering all four North Coast counties shows what that was worth once you subtract inflation.
Sonoma County’s earliest harvest in decades begins
Sonoma County’s 2026 winegrape harvest began July 16, nearly two weeks earlier than any start the county’s growers association has documented. The crop is light, and growers say that is the point.
Petaluma to vote on rejecting all eight grand jury findings
A Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury report says Petaluma let years of animal services failures slide. The city says the jury misread the law. The council votes Monday on a response that disagrees with all eight findings.
The Sonoma County Hall of Justice in Santa Rosa, home to the Superior Court. Photo: Sarah Stierch (CC0).
Sonoma County drops plan to put Measure P update on ballot
Sonoma County supervisors won’t ask voters to strengthen Measure P this November, reversing a plan floated two weeks earlier. The county named auditor Matthew Chavez interim oversight director as it leans on collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office.