A conservative group said Wednesday it is suspending its campaign to put public employee pension reform on the November ballot. Published February 8, 2012
Members of the California Nurses Association at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa on Tuesday overwhelmingly ratified a new union agreement. Published February 8, 2012
Thanks to a cleverly placed sticker, a typo that misspelled the name of Sonoma County's third-largest city disappeared Wednesday from a Highway 101 sign alerting drivers they were approaching Rohnert Park. Published February 8, 2012
Former offensive coordinator Al Saunders will remain on the Oakland Raiders coaching staff as a senior offensive assistant, it was announced Wednesday. Published February 8, 2012
A fire perhaps related to a pot growing venture destroyed a home near downtown Santa Rosa Wednesday. No people were injured but a dog and two cats died in the blaze. Published February 8, 2012
A Santa Rosa man who beat and sexually assaulted a pregnant woman pushing her toddler in a stroller was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in prison. Published February 8, 2012
After years of rumors, Target Corp. has submitted a proposal to Santa Rosa to tear down the former Gottschalks at Coddingtown Mall and open a new Target. Published February 8, 2012
You don't have to be gay or lesbian to appreciate Tuesday's ruling by a federal appeals court. You don't even have to be a supporter of gay marriage. All you have to be is American. Published February 8, 2012
The pilot of a small plane that crashed while trying to land at a Humboldt County airport remains in critical condition, days after the accident. Published February 8, 2012
Fog is being blamed for a 31-vehicle pileup that closed Highway 37 for three hours Wednesday morning. Witnesses reported only minor injuries. Published February 8, 2012
It's official: The first stage of the Tour of California will start and end in downtown Santa Rosa, organizers said Wednesday. Published February 8, 2012
Sonoma County Supervisors are considering a countywide road maintenance district to help pay for a $120 million road maintenance backlog. The county is responsible for 1,382 miles of roadway. Published February 8, 2012
Dense morning fog slowed traffic and contributed to several collisions during the Wednesday commute on Highway 101 through Sonoma County. Published February 8, 2012
A judge says a convicted serial killer on California's death row can be extradited to New York to stand trial for two 1970s-era murder cases there. Published February 8, 2012
A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday Published February 8, 2012
Shoppers in San Francisco will have to pay 10 cents per bag and more retailers are now banned from handing out plastic bags under a proposal approved Tuesday by the city's Board of Supervisors. Published February 8, 2012
A proposal by CVS to develop for a new store in Sebastopol suffered a major setback Tuesday when the City Council rejected its design. Published February 8, 2012
Let's face it: Those dreaded airline fees are as much a part of the traveling experience as long security lines. But that does not necessarily mean passengers always have to pay them. Published February 8, 2012
If you turn from Adobe Road into the long driveway that leads to Petaluma's Green String Farm Store, you'll notice several leafless trees with thin golden upright branches. Published February 8, 2012
Naples Winter Wine Festival charity auction raised $12.2 million during its live auction Jan. 28, with local vintners playing a key role in its success. Published February 8, 2012
True romantics drink bubbles on Valentine's Day and pink bubbles at that. With Valentine's Day in the offing, this week's lineup is brut rosé, and our wine-of-the-week winner is the Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley Brut Rosé at $27. Published February 8, 2012
For the next 12 months, I'll be inviting you to my table. Sharing stories, anecdotes, lessons from the kitchen and, of course, recipes from my new cookbook, "Molto Batali" (ecco, 2011). And it's all about family meals. Published February 8, 2012
Lard from heritage pigs raised in the right way is actually a very healthful fat. Try making Braised Pork Belly or Pork Belly Rillons Published February 6, 2012
This week's featured wine, Roederer Estate Non-Vintage Anderson Valley Brut Rosé ($27), is bright, fresh and invigorating. Try it with coeur a la creme. Published February 6, 2012
On Old River Road in Ukiah there was a patch of Nebbiolo vines, a trinket of sorts from Italy. It was 1985 and Greg Graziano was quick to notice the Italian varietal because, as he puts it, “Nebbiolo vines are like no other.” Published February 6, 2012
True romantics drink bubbles on Valentine's Day and pink bubbles at that. With Valentine's Day in the offing, this week's lineup is brut rosé, and our wine-of-the-week winner is the Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley Brut Rosé at $27. Published February 6, 2012