There are issues with the CHP’s investigation into a Woodacre car crash that killed four teens, says a victim’s family.

Rome Burns To add to Craig Corsini’s observation (‘Party Foul,’ Dec. 31): Finally, someone who gets it. I am neither a liberal nor a conservative and toe no party line. I don’t know much and kind of ...

We’re looking for North Bay Pet Stars. Is your pet picture perfect? Showcase your pet love! Submit your favorite pet images and we’ll publish the winners in our Feb 11, 2026 issue. Photo submissions & ...

It’s that time of year when critics look back and attempt to encapsulate an entire year’s worth of productions into one easily read list of the “best of” the year. Why? Because it gives us something ...

Free Will astrologer Rob Brezsny advises Geminis to cultivate patience in 2026 and wait for moments of opportunity.

More than 25 years ago, Open Mic contributor Daniel Shine met a high-profile person who is now making headlines--and not in a good way.

Sweet things are afoot in Bolinas, thanks to pastry chef Emily Luchetti. Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s more than likely her sublime, next level desserts are lodged in the memory banks of ...

Party Foul I grew up in a conservative Republican Catholic family in the 1950s. The GOP at that time still had some integrity, moderation and even intellectual merit. That was then. This is now. The ...

Editor, er bard, Daedalus Howell, pens on ode to a wine country Christmas involving bottles of vino and a bit of a binge.

Free Will astrologer Rob Brezsny advises those born under the sign of the Ram to rouse collaborations that boost power.

San Rafael Watercolor Theory If one’s greens keep turning muddy or their blues won’t behave, this workshop aims to settle the score. Multidisciplinary artist Suzy Kopf leads a hands-on introduction to ...

Murmuring Movies Regarding the film article, “See/Say: Communication via Cinema,” Dec. 10, 2025—elegant, eloquent reasoning, and deeply compassionate into the bargain. A powerful reminder and also a ...