The Economy

  • Recovered Guerneville Awaits Tourist Crush

    Recovered Guerneville Awaits Tourist Crush

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    Share with FriendsAfter near record winter flooding, Guerneville and other towns on the lower Russian River are hoping a big, busy summer season helps speed economic recovery. But, as Karl […]

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  • Sonoma State Cuts Ribbon on Workforce Housing

    Sonoma State Cuts Ribbon on Workforce Housing

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    Share with FriendsThroughout the North Bay, high rents and stiff competition have made it hard for workers to find housing, and employers to keep them in the area. On Thursday, […]

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  • Dallas Flights Begin at STS

    Dallas Flights Begin at STS

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    Share with Friends Charles Schulz Sonoma County Airport added another major destination to its route map today, with the launch of American Airlines service to the Dallas Ft. Worth International […]

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  • Pride in the Park Draws Hundreds

    Pride in the Park Draws Hundreds

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    Share with FriendsThe Sonoma County Pride Festival wrapped up a busy weekend in Santa Rosa, with a family picnic attended by hundreds in Julliard Park, and a wine event at […]

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  • $10 Million Award Fuels Airport Expansion, More Sought

    $10 Million Award Fuels Airport Expansion, More Sought

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    Share with FriendsAlthough they had asked for $20 Million, Thursday’s announcement of an initial $10 million dollar FAA grant for the Sonoma County Airport means big terminal expansion plans can […]

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  • Female Entrepreneurs Hosted in Sonoma County

    Female Entrepreneurs Hosted in Sonoma County

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    Share with FriendsSome 400 female entrepreneurs and company founders from across the U.S. descended on Sonoma County this week, here to network, share advice and attend workshops focused on succeeding […]

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  • Airport’s Big Expansion Awaits Federal Dollars

    Airport’s Big Expansion Awaits Federal Dollars

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    Share with FriendsWith exciting new flights and burgeoning passenger volume, Sonoma County Airport is banking on a 20 million dollar federal grant to help it grow into the future. But […]

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  • Council Puts Brakes on Controversial Cannabis Location

    Council Puts Brakes on Controversial Cannabis Location

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    Share with FriendsIn a landmark test of its new cannabis law, the Santa Rosa City Council sided with the popular Trailhouse taproom and other established businesses, voting to halt the […]

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  • Secret Sauce for Small Business

    Secret Sauce for Small Business

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    Share with FriendsVirtual networks and high tech tools can help small businesses reach their customers, and goals.  That’s the message that business acceleration firms Hello Alice and Salesforce brought to […]

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  • Roseland Rebirth Moving Ahead

    Roseland Rebirth Moving Ahead

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    Share with FriendsThe look of Santa Rosa’s long-neglected Roseland neighborhood will soon be changing, thanks to a project designed to bring new services, and renewed pride to the community. Karl […]

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  • Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light

    Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light

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    Share with FriendsIn the latest major challenge to Santa Rosa’s cannabis ordinance, Sonoma County’s largest school district appealed a decision to allow a cannabis dispensary near a Santa Rosa charter […]

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  • Hundreds Support Community Market Workers

    Hundreds Support Community Market Workers

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    Share with FriendsSupporters of Sebastopol’s Community Market turned out Sunday night, to support dozens of workers laid off when floodwaters forced the market to close. Karl Van Amburg has more.

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