‘Super Bloom’ Brings Poppies Galore
Spring is here. California’s green hills are flashing their colors, notably California’s orange poppy (Eschscholzia californica), also called California sunlight or cup of gold.
California’s heavy rains this year will likely create a “super bloom.” This occurs when deserts transform long dormant seeds to create...
SLIDESHOW: The Kincade Fire burns its way through wine country
The Kincade Fire started on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the hills east of Alexander Valley. It grew to 16,000 acres in the first day; a week later, as of this writing, it was around 77,758 acres.
Environmental Reviews Might Add to Well Permit Process
In response to evolving state law mandating local governments to protect the health of rivers, officials in Sonoma County are exploring new standards for how it issues permits for new wells.
The county Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Aug. 9 on the...
Healdsburg Bookshop Owner Passes Away — But Levin & Company Lives On
The harrowing medical journey of Aaron Rosewater, beloved co-owner of the Levin & Company bookstore on the Healdsburg plaza, came to a heartbreaking end last week. Aaron died in the hospital Friday, according to loved ones. His wife Gwen, who shared updates throughout the ordeal...
County hosting statewide economic conference next week
Focus will be on resiliency and recovery efforts, plus government collaborations
