Rosie Padilla

Dec 2, 2024 | northbaybiz.com | Rosie Padilla

Upon meeting Susan Hollingsworth Adams, mayor of Rohnert Park, it’s clear how deeply she cares about the Friendly City. Not only did her father, Art Hollingsworth, serve three terms as mayor but Hollingsworth Adams and her family moved to Rohnert Park in 1961, a year before the city was officially incorporated. Family is of the utmost importance to Hollingsworth Adams; in fact, she told NBb that family is the most important unit in society.

Oct 30, 2024 | northbaybiz.com | Rosie Padilla

Growing up, Jon Sebastiani was never sure if he would ever start his own business. Yet his entrepreneurial journey dates back to when he was just 8 and would cut mistletoe off trees and repackage them to sell door to door. Later, at his Sebastiani family vineyard, he shoveled soil from the vineyard, packaged it in small canisters and sold it in the tasting room. He even started a business in college where he sold T-shirts to the sororities, fraternities and clubs on campus.

Aug 13, 2024 | northbaybiz.com | Rosie Padilla

Costco’s all across the Bay Area have introduced new membership card scanners to prevent non-members from shopping. Picture this: You’re craving those $1.50 Costco hot dogs, but are not a card-carrying member of the big-box retail chain. Suddenly you remember your good friend Mike has a membership. You call Mike up, secure his Costco card and you head on your way, anticipating those first delectable bites of a Costco dog.

Aug 13, 2024 | northbaybiz.com | Rosie Padilla

Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg, 417 Healdsburg Ave., is set to offer a new dining experience. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will now have bistro-style dinner service from 4 to 8 p.m. at the downtown Healdsburg location. Guests will be able to dine al fresco at Costeaux La Terrasse. “I’m passionate about continuing to evolve Costeaux and serve our guests in a way that is meaningful,” said CEO William Seppi in a press release.

Aug 13, 2024 | northbaybiz.com | Rosie Padilla

Sonoma County Regional Parks has purchased a key addition to Hood Mountain Park & Preserve in collaboration with Sonoma Land Trust and local funders. The property is a 100-acre ranch between Hood Mountain and Saddle Mountain. The acquisition of the land will allow for an enhancement of the wildlife corridor so wildlife will now be able to travel from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park across the 100-acre property and onto larger properties like Rancho Mark West.