During the early October heat wave that set records across the Bay Area, young children at Fitch Mountain Preschool in Healdsburg crammed all of their outdoor play into the morning hours before temperatures reached dangerous levels.

New shows coming this November 2024!

¡Felicidades Canal Alliance! We were so excited to celebrate last week’s grand opening of Canal Alliance’s new permanent headquarters in San Rafael – ensuring a brighter future for Marin’s Latino community. This UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) affiliate nonprofit is a champion and guiding light for immigrant families to navigate paths toward stability and success. Last year, RDF worked closely with Canal to help the organization overcome a challenge to its sustainability – a functional and permanent home. We were proud to provide our financial solutions in collaboration and long-standing partnerships to invest this transformational change.

Letitia Hanke didn’t just break barriers when starting ARS Roofing & Gutters. She is also the founder of the Lime Foundation, supporting at-risk and bullied youth.

This summer, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa earned several prestigious accolades!

This summer, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa earned several prestigious accolades!

Sutter Health's new $16.9 million medical facility in Rohnert Park promises to revolutionize healthcare access for this rapidly growing community, offering a full range of services from urgent care to imaging and specialty care—bringing much-needed convenience to residents who currently face long commutes for medical attention.

Two North Bay hospitals, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Sonoma Valley Hospital, have earned top national rankings for their exceptional social responsibility, leading the way in health equity, patient outcomes, and community care—discover which other local facilities also made the grade.

SMART has launched a game-changing shuttle service connecting the Larkspur train station and ferry terminal, making transit more accessible and seamless for commuters—discover how this new link could transform your travel experience.

New research uncovers how the ketogenic diet boosts memory in aging mice by activating a key molecular pathway, opening doors to potential brain health benefits without the need for the diet itself—read on to discover how this breakthrough could reshape aging therapies.

New data from BioMarin's Phase 2 study reveals that VOXZOGO® not only boosts bone length in children with achondroplasia but also preserves bone strength, offering promising advancements in their quality of life—just in time for its presentation at the 2024 International Conference on Children's Bone Health.

Rosario Avila, a trailblazer in making healthcare culturally relevant, has been named a BenefitsPRO 2024 Advisor of the Year finalist and will share her expertise on workplace equity as a panelist at the NABIP conference, highlighting her innovative leadership in the benefits industry and commitment to inclusivity.

Kristen Mahlmann's rise to Chief Financial Officer at Redwood Credit Union highlights her innovative leadership and community impact, as she takes on the challenge of driving financial operations and employee engagement, following her recognition as one of the North Bay’s most influential women.

A new collaboration between Sutter Health’s CPMC and San Francisco State University is fast-tracking nursing education while empowering nurses to become educators, aiming to tackle the critical nursing shortage in San Francisco.

As SMART officials contemplate renewing a crucial sales tax to sustain their rail service, a new bill passing the California Senate paves the way for a potential voter-led initiative, offering a path to secure long-term funding and avoid financial collapse.

College of Marin's new $116 million student center, set to be the heart of campus life, celebrated a construction milestone with a beam signing ceremony, marking a major step toward its completion in 2025 and solidifying its future role in supporting student success and community engagement.

Sonoma County Winegrowers received the prestigious "Paint the Community Green" Environmental Stewardship Award for their groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, making Sonoma County the most sustainable winegrowing region and paving the way for future innovations in agriculture and climate adaptation.

NorthBay biz has introduced the Best of the North Bay Hall of Fame to honor businesses that have consistently dominated their fields, recognizing standout winners like Moss Adams, Redwood Credit Union, and La Crema Winery for their long-running excellence in the region.

With nearly $5 million in funding from the Hevolution Foundation, the Buck Institute for Research on Aging is poised to explore groundbreaking interventions for age-related diseases, delving into the roles of ketone bodies and glycation-reducing compounds in the quest for enhanced longevity and healthier aging.

SMART has achieved a historic milestone with over 80,000 passengers in April, thanks to strategic accessibility and affordability initiatives, including free rides for youth and seniors, fare reductions, and the launch of an on-demand shuttle that enhances connectivity to key destinations like the Sonoma County Airport.