Tyree Reed and Jack Pezzolo

Which Wine Country area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, April 21?

Tuesday, April 21 will feature competition from these former Wine Country area high school standouts.

Deva Marie Proto Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County

Sonoma County effective property tax rate in Q1 was lower than national average

Property owners in Sonoma County paid 0.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2026, which is less than the national average, according to BlockShopper.com.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson representing California's 4th Congressional District

Rep. Mike Thompson addresses public health misinformation and community milestones on social media

Rep. Mike Thompson used Twitter in April to criticize health misinformation by public figures and highlight local labor achievements as well as the need for early financial education.

Napa County Registrar of Voters John Tuteur

Napa County Recorder offers free online fraud alert service for property owners

Napa County has launched a free online fraud alert system for local property owners. The service notifies users when documents affecting their properties are recorded. Officials say it adds an extra layer of protection against real estate fraud.

Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer

Be Well newsletter to launch soon with updated format

The Be Well newsletter will soon debut a refreshed format, delivered via Constant Contact. Subscribers can opt out at any time.

Deva Marie Proto Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County

Eldridge property tax rates surpass US average in first quarter

Homeowners in Eldridge faced property tax rates of 1.4% of their homes’ assessed values during the first quarter of 2026, about 1.6 times higher than the national average, according to BlockShopper.com.

Austin Ford and Kylee Knight

Who from Wine Country area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, April 18?

Saturday, April 18 will see these former Wine Country area high school stars in competition.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson Representing California's 4th District

Rep. Mike Thompson addresses tax policy and commemorates Virginia Tech anniversary

Rep. Mike Thompson used his social media platform on April 15-16, 2026 to discuss national tax policy concerns and commemorate the anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting.

Deva Marie Proto Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County

Latest reported home sales in Sonoma County for week ending April 11

The following 75 home sales represent the most recently reported in Sonoma County for the week ending April 11.

Jack Pezzolo and Brittony Johnson

Who among former Wine Country area high school athletes will be active on Friday, April 17?

Friday, April 17 will see these former Wine Country area high school stars in competition.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson representing California's 4th Congressional District

Rep. Mike Thompson addresses affordability and safety concerns in April social media posts

On April 15, Rep. Mike Thompson used social media to discuss local affordability efforts with fellow officials and reflect on public safety five years after a mass shooting incident.

Joelle Gallagher, District 1, Supervisor at Napa County

Napa County Board of Supervisors reviews library, housing, and public safety initiatives

The Napa County Board of Supervisors met on April 14 covering topics like library funding, youth housing programs, election security upgrades, drone purchases for law enforcement, waste service rate increases—and more community-focused decisions.