Cal/OSHA Investigating Fatal Petaluma Silo Collapse

Authorities say the worker who died was welding atop the silo.

How Santa Rosa Ranks Among Best-Paying Cities For Jobs

U.S. News recently released its 2020 ranking of best-paying cities. See where Santa Rosa ranks.

Sonoma County Supes Approve $11M Plan For Housing The Homeless

"I'm proud of the investment we made today," said Supervisor David Rabbit.

CVS Accused Of Not Complying With CA Recycling Law In Petaluma

CalRecycle filed a $3.6-million enforcement action against CVS involving 81 stores, including in Petaluma and elsewhere in Sonoma County.

Public Storage Fined In North Bay Wildfire Price-Gouging Case

The district attorneys of Sonoma, Napa and Solano have reached a settlement with the company that owns Public Storage.

Bay Area Dungeness Crab Season Delayed Again

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery south of the Mendocino/Sonoma County line has been pushed back out of concern for whales.

More Kmart, Sears Stores To Close, Including In Petaluma

"We have made the difficult but necessary decision to streamline our operations and close 96 Sears and Kmart stores."

New Executive Director Named For SRJC Foundation

A longtime philanthropic leader in Sonoma County has been selected for the role, SRJC announced.

Dungeness Crab Season Delayed Because Of Risk To Whales, Turtles

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery south of the Mendocino/Sonoma County line was set to open next week.

Maternity Clothing Store Closing 3 North Bay Locations: Report

Destination Maternity, parent company of Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod, plans to close three North Bay-area locations.

Fire Victims, PG&E Bondholders To Submit Rival Restructuring Plan

The alternative proposal would provide up to $14.5 billion to compensate individual fire victims, while PG&E's would furnish $8.4 billion.

North Bay Hotels Rank Among Tops In NorCal

Condé Nast Traveler released its list of annual Readers’ Choice inn winners for 2019 in Northern California.

Forever 21, Pier 1: Bad News For 2 Major Retailers In Sonoma Co.

The two retailers recently announced major store closures across the United States.

Kaiser Permanente, Unions Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

The four-year agreement, if ratified by some 85,000 workers, would avert a strike scheduled to begin Oct. 14.

Petaluma Company Joins TOMS, Patagonia As 'Best For The World'

"Best For The World" honors go to the top 10 percent of Certified B Corporations—for-profit companies—which must meet the highest standards.

Here Are The Fastest-Growing Companies In Sonoma County

American business magazine Inc. has released its annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Sonoma County Agricultural Value Exceeds $1B For First Time

Total 2018 wine grape value, the county's main crop, increased 34.3 percent, or $777,675,300 compared to 2017.

Workers Protest At Petaluma Valley, Queen Of The Valley Hospitals

Workers at the two North Bay hospitals say a proposed Northern California health-care merger would reduce staffing and create a monopoly.

Free Slurpees At Petaluma 7-Eleven Stores On 7-11

7-Eleven will give away free Slurpees during specific hours. There are also $1 deals on other items and ways to keep the free drinks coming.

Animal Rights Activists Hold Petaluma Vigil En Route To Capitol

Members of Direct Action Everywhere stopped at Reichardt Duck Farm on their 150-mile march to the state Capitol building in Sacramento.

Judge Allows PG&E To Create $105M Fund For Wildfire Victims

The funds will be made available to victims of the 2017 North Bay wildfires and the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County.

State Investigating Fire Victims' Complaints Against Contractor

The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is working on the complaints with the California Contractors State License Board.

Aspen Skilled Healthcare takes over Petaluma Post-Acute

Aspen Skilled Healthcare has brought Petaluma Post-Acute into their family of facilities

Sonoma County Man Awarded Over $80M In Monsanto Cancer Case

A federal jury awarded the man compensation and punitive damages from Monsanto in allegedly causing his lymphoma with its Roundup herbicide.

Dick’s Sporting Goods May Stop Selling Guns In Petaluma

Dick’s Sporting Goods, which operates two stores in Sonoma County, will remove guns from 125 stores.

Unlicensed Sonoma County Landscaper Pleads Guilty To 11 Charges

The 31-year-old was arrested in 2018 over seven complaints alleging he took nearly $30,000 and provided minimal landscaping work.

Sonoma County Man Had $7M In Foreign Banks In Loan Scheme: Feds

Federal agents arrested the 41-year-old this week at San Francisco International Airport as he tried to board a flight to Cancun, Mexico.

Sonoma County Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Season To Open

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery in districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties remains closed, however.

DA Alleges Petaluma Midas Store Owner Violated 'Numerous' Laws

DA's in Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the owner of Midas franchise stores in three cities.

California Black Friday 2018: Store Hours, Best Deals

Walmart, JC Penney and Kohl’s are opening on Thanksgiving Day for Black Friday sales. Here are the best deals and store hours in California.

Outlets Team Up With Susan G. Komen In Breast Cancer Fight

Donate to Komen and receive discount card offering 25% off one item at participating stores at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets.

New Pilates Studio Opens In Petaluma

Club Pilates on North McDowell Boulevard is hosting a "Pinot & Pilates" event Friday and offering free intro classes all weekend.

Yanni's Sausages Named Small Biz of the Year in Sonoma County

Senator Bill Dodd recognized the Penngrove sausage-making family for their commitment to quality, outstanding success

Norman Named 2018 Outstanding North Bay Rancher

The Sonoma County Fair Board and members of the local ranching industry also honored Jerry Norman with the J.W. Jamison Perpetual Trophy.

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Michael Kors Opens At Petaluma Village Premium Outlets

A grand opening celebration was held Thursday for the new Michael Kors store.

Lisa Laporte, CEO In Petaluma: How Women Can Improve Their Career

A take from Lisa Laporte, a CEO in Petaluma, CA, on how women can improve their careers with a few steps.

Lisa Laporte, CEO, Why Tech Literacy Should Be Taught in Schools

Lisa Laporte believes tech literacy is vitally important to future success in life, so she advocates for it being taught in schools.

Leadership Petaluma Class On "Business Day"

Photo: The Leadership Petaluma Class of 2018 out and about in the community

New Airlines Now Operating In Sonoma County

Sun Country Airlines will now offer flights out of the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport.