Rack & Riddle Welcomes New Sparkling Winemaker

Jerome Barret hails from France and "brings a worldwide perspective in the sparkling wine business" to the Healdsburg winemaking facility.

Sonoma Co. Auto Shop Owner, Wife Sentenced For Scamming Customers

The sentences were handed down this week in Sonoma County Superior Court.

PG&E Sued By Family Of Redwood Valley Couple Who Died In Wildfire

BREAKING: A San Francisco attorney says the Mendocino County couple was unable to escape their burning home.

More NorCal Wildfire Lawsuits Filed Against PG&E

BREAKING: The suits allege PG&E was negligent in failing to maintain and inspect its power lines adequately and failing to prune vegetation.

Healdsburg Reacts To SoFi Sex Scandal: They Were Doing WHAT In The Parking Lot?

SoFi's 100-plus employees have hogged the lot behind the Bear Republic for years. But did they also turn it into their own Lover's Lane?

SoFi, Healdsburg Startup, Called Out As Pervy 'Frat House' With Oversexed Parking Lot

Mike Cagney has stepped down as SoFi CEO amid a slew of nasty allegations from ex-employees.

Windsor Classic Car Shop Owners To Serve Time For Identity, Auto Theft: DA

BREAKING: Plea agreements were reached with the owners of West Coast Auto Craft, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.

Windsor, Hopper Applebee's Not Among Those Slated For Closure

Despite news of more than 100 Applebee's closing across the country, ownership of Sonoma County locations says they're open for business.

Healdsburg Vintner Fined $50K For Illegal Burn

Breaking: Kenneth Wilson, owner of Wilson Vineyards, was sued for the April 2016 fires on his property.

Sonoma County Seeking Operator For Regional Park Cafe

If you're a Sonoma County food service provider who loves nature, then there's an opportunity at hand that just might be right for you.

Healdsburg SHED Unveils Latest Line of Culinary Staples for Your Kitchen

You'll elevate your home-cooking skills with these spices, salt blends, pickled veggies, shrubs, and more.

Melt The Butter: Commercial Crabbing Opens Saturday Along Stretches Of Sonoma, Marin Counties

Fingers crossed it's a better season than last year, and the potentially lethal domoic acid levels remain low.

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Healdsburg establishments!

Wine Country Goodies Make 'Oprah’s Favorite Things' 2016 List

Congrats to Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil, Model Bakery and Silver Oak Cellars!

It's 'Japan Month' At SHED In Healdsburg

Two classes coming up on fermented foods and making homemade ramen.

North Bay Businesses Listed Among Biggest Tax-Dodgers in California

The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.

Spirit Halloween Stores Opening Soon, Healdsburg

In 2016, the popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Healdsburg, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

Open House Detailing Healdsburg Avenue Improvements Scheduled For Thursday

A community open house detailing upcoming improvements to Healdsburg Avenue is scheduled for Thursday night, April 14 at City Hall.

What Healdsburg Businesses Do You Miss?

Patch Readers got nostalgic and told us which local businesses they wish never closed down.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Healdsburg, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

Workers To Protest 'State Of Sonoma County' Wednesday Morning

Union Organizers say pay for workers has stalled, claiming they take home no more than they did in 2007. They want the County to address it.

7 Businesses Patch Readers Want To See In Healdsburg

We asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in Healdsburg.

Healdsburg Drivers Paying Lower Gas Prices This Holiday Season

The average price in California is down 29 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Northern California officials.

Gas Prices Falling Near Healdsburg As Holiday Season Arrives

One expert says prices could drop by as much as 10 cents per gallon by the end of the year.

Report: Calif. Businesses Booming, Unemployment to Drop

Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.

Forbes 400: California Dominates List of Billionaires

The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.

Latest Facebook Privacy Hoaxes Aren't True -- Or New

Don’t fall for either of these.

Whole Foods Slashing 1,500 Jobs While Opening New Stores

The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

Program to Expand Energy Efficiency Upgrades Expands to Healdsburg

The program allows homeowners to buy products to conserve water and energy and have the cost put on their tax bill.

Bay Area Consumer Prices On the Rise

It costs less to gas-up your car, and more to heat your home. A steep rise in housing prices also contributed to the increase.

Uber Loses Arbitration Bid, Must Fight Drivers in Court

A San Francisco judge ruled the ride-sharing company's contract with drivers contradicts itself making its arbitration clause unenforceable.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

AT&T Offers $250K Reward For Arrest of Fiber Optic Cable Vandals

The FBI is also seeking information on the case. This sort of vandalism has not been seen in the rest of the country.

Blu Homes Balance Open House in Sebastopol, CA

Join us for a tour at this recently completed Balance home and Pod guest unit in Sebastopol, CA.

Designing with fruits of the Season......Apples & Pears. Dragonfly Floral Design Class - Tomorrow Night!

Come Design with us and learn the art of incorporating beautiful fruits of the season into your floral arrangements!