Sonoma County Economy

  • SMART Property to Boost Housing

    SMART Property to Boost Housing

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    Share with FriendsAs part of a huge push to revitalize downtown Santa Rosa, a 5 acre parcel near Railroad Square will be developed into high density housing. Backers say the […]

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  • Armory Shelter Opens for the Winter

    Armory Shelter Opens for the Winter

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    Share with FriendsAs winter rains arrive, another safe harbor has opened for Sonoma County’s homeless population. The National Guard Armory will provide overnight shelter for 100 or more people. Karl […]

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  • Schools and Smoke

    Schools and Smoke

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    Share with FriendsWhen do you close Sonoma County’s schools due to bad air quality?  That’s the question being faced these days by dozens of Sonoma County school districts, and thousands […]

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  • Measures in a Minute – Santa Rosa Measure O

    Measures in a Minute – Santa Rosa Measure O

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    Share with FriendsTo help Sonoma County voters better understand the issues, News of the North Bay is posting a series of short, one-minute videos, explaining key measures on the November […]

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  • Culinary Talent Nurtured at SRJC

    Culinary Talent Nurtured at SRJC

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    Share with FriendsSonoma County has long been famous for its world-class wines and fine dining.  But it takes an army of culinary talent to keep the region’s restaurants among the […]

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  • SMART Headed to Windsor

    SMART Headed to Windsor

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    Share with FriendsSMART rail service is headed north, after the train system’s board of directors approved money to begin the long-awaited extension to Windsor. As Karl Van Amburg reports, the […]

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  • Safari West Rally for Parks

    Safari West Rally for Parks

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    Share with FriendsBackers of Measure M, a Sonoma County tax to support parks, turned out at Safari West to rally support and energize supporters. As Karl Van Amburg reports, park […]

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  • New Teachers Priced Out

    New Teachers Priced Out

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    Share with FriendsIn the face of skyrocketing housing costs, Sonoma County is struggling to find ways to attract and keep quality teachers. One plan being proposed, is to build subsidized housing […]

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  • Sustainable Vineyards Showcased

    Sustainable Vineyards Showcased

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    Share with FriendsSonoma County’s vineyards don’t just produce world-class wine.  Many are also leaders in sustainable agriculture and adaptation to climate change. Sonoma County winegrowers took that message to those […]

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  • County Showcases Climate Adaptation

    County Showcases Climate Adaptation

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    Share with FriendsAs part of the Global Climate Action Summit, Sonoma County water and power officials showcased sustainability initiatives now underway, designed to adapt to the challenges of climate change. […]

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  • Home Sales Slump

    Home Sales Slump

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    Share with FriendsThe overheated Sonoma County real estate market cooled off in July, leaving experts speculating on what caused the downturn, and how long it will last. Karl Van Amburg […]

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  • SMART First Anniversary

    SMART First Anniversary

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    Share with FriendsThe Sonoma Marin Rail Line is celebrating its first year anniversary this weekend, offering free rides to the public. As Karl Van Amburg reports, the first 12 months […]

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