Santa Rosa-based Catholic Charities of Northwest California will lose $309,222 it had earmarked for classes that help prepare legal permanent residents for the naturalization test they must pass to become citizens.

New regulations allow dispensaries to become Amsterdam-style hangouts, another business lane and possible bright spot for the struggling cannabis industry.

When her students said the NBA great’s legendary game never happened Janai Meschery brought in her father, who was Wilt Chamberlain’s teammate to help them hone their critical thinking skills.

Dick’s Place, located just blocks from the coastal bluffs of Mendocino Headlands State Park, is listed in a package deal that includes a one-bedroom home and a retail space.

Smash burgers on famous English muffins are a new option at Model Bakery.

Raul Baeza, one of the bakers who helps Amy Brown and Joe Wolf turn out their croissants, tarts and bagels at the Railroad Square café, will host “Ma Guille’s Table” on Sunday.

“Amaturo Sonoma Media Group has made the decision to sunset the Oldies 107.9 format,” group spokesman Jim Murphy said Friday.

The last day Talbots will be open is Saturday.