North Bay Business Journal

Established in 1987, the Business Journal has grown its reporting to encompass not just Santa Rosa but the entire North Bay region.

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Sausalito eases hurdles to revive downtown business

5 days ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Steven Rosenfeld

The bayside Marin County city lost 17 downtown businesses following the pandemic restrictions. Here’s how a dedicated effort by local entrepreneurs and city officials took inspiration from red tape cutting in neighboring San Rafael to inspire new ventures and projects.
‘Just wrong’: Residents appeal southern Marin County housing project

5 days ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Krissy Waite

Core Madera residents have appealed a proposed 98-apartment affordable housing project, citing traffic and safety concerns. The Town Council will hold a hearing May 14.
West Sonoma County broadband expansion effort gets $17 million boost

6 days ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

Thanks to a new partnership, West County will get money to build out infrastructure necessary for internet connectivity between Forestville and Jenner, north to Salt Point State Park.
California lowers 2025 tourism outlook, launches campaign to woo back travelers

6 days ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Cheryl Sarfaty

Visit California rolled out a “California Loves Canada” campaign as its forecast shows domestic travel will be mostly flat this year, and an overall decline in tourism driven by a decrease in international visitors.
Owner of Marin County commercial truck lender files for bankruptcy, citing $70M in debts

6 days ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Richard Halstead

David Stone, owner of Cornerstone Financial Services in San Rafael, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with over $70 million in debts, alarming local investors.
Sebastopol vegan tea shop open for Mother’s Day weekend after kitchen fire

6 days ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Amie Windsor

Muir’s Tea Room is open for business as usual after a kitchen fire broke out Monday afternoon.
Rohnert Park Walmart Neighborhood Market reopens after four-day closure

1 week ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Amie Windsor

A burst pipe in the sprinkler system closed Rohnert Park Walmart Neighborhood Market Friday.
Napa Valley wine group plans to close 3 tasting rooms, phase out 4 brands

1 week ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Jeff Quackenbush

The Duckhorn Portfolio said these venues, including tasting rooms in Sonoma and Napa counties, “are not generating significant revenue or contributing to profitability.” NORTH BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL May 7, 2025, 4:19PM Updated 1 hour ago 2 minute read A Napa Valley wine group behind Duckhorn, Decoy, Kosta Browne and Sonoma-Cutrer plans to close three tasting rooms next month -- including two in Wine Country -- and phase out four brands in coming years to shift resources to more profitable...
Napa County lifts expiration on microwinery program, opening door to expand access

1 week ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Edward Booth

Napa County has lifted a looming expiration on its microwinery program, setting the stage for changes that could make it easier for small wine producers to operate.
Trump seeks to squeeze drugmakers’ revenues to pay for tax cuts

1 week ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Rachel Zhang

President Trump proposes that drugmakers lower Medicaid prices to help fund tax cuts, sparking controversy with a pharmaceutical industry that opposes government price-setting.