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Happy weekend, Santa Rosa! In today’s edition: World-class art in wine country, restaurant week deals, modernist stays, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

🏆 Most popular this week

Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

World-class art in wine country: Just a short drive from Santa Rosa, Donum Estate’s sculpture garden features works by Keith Haring, Ai Weiwei, and more, a sensory experience assembled by owners Allan and Mei Warburg — learn about the collection.

New neighborhood takes shape: Villa has delivered the first homes to Acacia Village in Rincon Valley, set to become the region’s first single-family pocket neighborhood built with offsite construction, with prices starting in the mid-$700,000s — read the full story.

Editor’s picks for diners: Sonoma County Restaurant Week kicks off today and runs through March 1. More than 100 spots countywide, including Santa Rosa favorites, are offering deals from $6 sweet treats to $30 to $60 prix fixe dinners. The event is free with no tickets, and reservations are required. See the 10 best bets.

A beloved local classic endures: Ca’Bianca in Santa Rosa keeps old-school hospitality alive with tablecloth service and four-course Italian dinners, as Karin Hoehne Diana and Marco Diana mark 30 years, chef Arturo Cardenas guiding favorites — explore the dishes and history.

More flights on the horizon: Southwest will add a Saturday nonstop from Santa Rosa to Austin starting October 3, and Denver service will expand from Saturdays to five days a week in late August — get all the route details.

Architectural heritage reimagined: Sea Ranch Lodge’s Sea Ranch Living program lets you stay in renovated modernist homes along the Sonoma Coast, with newly refreshed gems like Tarp House, Third Rock, and Shanti House — check out the full lineup.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Got debt? See if you qualify to pay up to 45% less
• This is the best home warranty (and it’s $150 off right now)
• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Over 62? Learn how to turn home equity into tax-free cash
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• Open a GoldCo account & get up to 10% in free gold/silver

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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💼 Hiring Event @ Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country | Tuesday (3/3) at 10:00 AM – Polish your resume and swing by the Hyatt Regency for PrimeFlight hiring to staff STS. On-the-spot interviews and offers, roles from customer service to ramp, yes, benefits you can use, and a 401(k). Apply online, bring two IDs, and a valid license for ramp.

🎤 Karaoke Nights @ Washoe House | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:00 PM – Tuesday nights at The Washoe House mean one thing, Petaluma, and it is not salad. Free karaoke, cold drinks, boots under barstools, and big country vocals, whether you grab the mic for your inner Reba or sit back, sip, and applaud like a pro.

👧 Wise Girl Minis @ McKinley School | Wednesday (3/4) at 3:00 PM – Got a 1st or 2nd grade girl navigating recess politics? This weekly McKinley School workshop gives girls friendship tools, big-feelings know-how, and confidence through creative play and movement, led by Mackenzie Rae. Fewer playground meltdowns, more resilient, kind kids, and a little peace for you.

🐮 Quality Counts: Feeding Superior Quality Market Animals @ Sonoma County Fairgrounds | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – Consider this your tune-up for market animals: selection, environment, nutrition, exercise, and the feeding choices that turn close calls into blue ribbons. It’s practical, hands-on, and blessedly no fluff. Then reward your diligence with fun games, great prizes, and free pizza.

🥋 Self Defense for Kids, Teens and Adults @ Martial Arts USA | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’ve got a cautious kid, a teen with earbuds, or you just want to stop clutching your keys like Wolverine in the parking lot, this self-defense seminar teaches awareness, body language, and simple escapes. No experience, for kids, teens, and adults, confidence, fewer what-ifs.

🛍 Huge Children’s Consignment Event @ Just Between Friends North Bay | Friday (3/6) at 9:00 AM – Because kids outgrow shoes between breakfast and dinner, the JBF consignment sale is taking over the old Sears at Santa Rosa Plaza, with free parking on A Street. Scoop deals for infants to teens, plus maternity, and snag presale tickets online for early access.

🌱 Garden Stewards Workday @ Petaluma Regional Library | Friday (3/6) at 9:30 AM – Join the volunteer workday tending Petaluma Library’s beloved Living Learning Landscape, and consider yourself invited to the dirt party. Whether your roses win ribbons or your succulents fear you, meet neighbors, swap wisdom, and leave with clean consciences, muddy knees, and pleasantly sore shoulders.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Santa Rosa report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 72°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 11%

Areas of fog before 9am. Partly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 3 mph. Later: Areas of fog after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind around 3 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 17%

Areas of fog before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then areas of fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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