Wine Country Times

Thompson urges the public to adhere to burning suspension guidelines amid 'outdoor burning due to the dry conditions'

By Karla Florez | May 14, 2021

Congressman Mike Thompson warned California residents across Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa Counties of outdoor burning prohibitions established by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which began on May 10 after midnight.

Wood: AB 41 bill will benefit 'rural folks who cannot get broadband because it's not profitable to broadband companies'

By Karla Florez | Apr 18, 2021

Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) recently took to Twitter to highlight the benefits rural residents will reap from Assembly Bill 41, which he introduced in December to improve various aspects of California’s broadband infrastructure system.

The Great Redwood Trail undergoes 'critical phase' toward becoming 'the longest rail-trail in America, significant economic driver'

By Karla Florez | Apr 18, 2021

Sen. Mike McGuire reiterated the benefits of the Great Redwood Trail expansion in a recent tweet.

Schwedhelm on not finalizing Bennett Valley Golf Course plans: 'We need to focus on more significant citywide issues'

By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2021

City of Santa Rosa Councilman Tom Schwedhelm confirmed The Bennett Valley Golf Course (BVGC) Ad Hoc Committee’s unanimous decision to not yet finalize its Bennett Valley Golf Course operator appointment and real estate transaction in an effort to prioritize wider city issues.