Bi-Partisan Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act Proposed
In reaction to Californiaâs home insurance crisis, a bipartisan bill has been proposed to help offset the cost of fire resilience for homeowners. The legislation is co-authored by Mike Thompson, a Democrat, and U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican representing the county where the devastating Paradise Fire occurred. If it passes, the bill will provide grants of up to $10,000 for homeowners in disaster-prone regions to carry out hazard mitigation work on their homes, and there is a generous income cap for eligibility. Property owners, farms, and businesses would also receive a 30 percent tax credit for these mitigation activities. The tax credit will assist larger property owners when their cost exceeds $10,000. In addition, payments from state-run disaster resiliency programs and various federal emergency agricultural programs are not considered income for federal tax purposes. It also advises insurers to consider owners’ mitigation efforts when setting premiums, which should help  keep prices lower. Jared Huffman is a co-sponsor of the bill, which was introduced in March and is named the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024 (H.R. 7849). Tell all your friends, this sounds like a great program!
It’s that time again! Yippee!Â
51st Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair
August 10 & 11 at Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol, CA
Enjoy live music on two stages, all things Gravenstein in Apple Alley, fabulous local food, art & crafts vendors, activities for kids, farm animals and demonstrations, craft ciders, microbrews, premium wines, and VIP Lounge. Awarded Bohemianâs âBest Festivalâ for 2023 & 2024, Sonoma County Stars of the Industry Award for Environmental Stewardship 2024, and the first-ever Green Resolution for events by Sonoma County Zero Waste, the Fair is proud to be 95% zero waste! New this year is the Artisan Tasting Alley, where you can sample bites and sips served by local producers. Are any of you out there entering the pie-making contest? Kiddo contests look like a whole lotta fun!
13th Annual Rivertown Revival!
July 19th & 20th at the Petaluma Turning Basin
Enjoy the uniquely unconventional Rivertown hootenanny – this year, under the stars! Music, food, drinks, friends, local art, acrobatics, and of course $5 weddings – all to support The Friends of The Petaluma River Conservation. Costumes welcome!
Trust by Hernan Diaz
I could not put this book down! There’s a twist half way through that I didn’t see coming, the author’s vocabulary is quite impressive, my general lexicon improved! The story centers around New Yorkâs elite in the early 20th century. A best seller, and no doubt, it kept me at the edge of my seat until the very end.
Itâs the 100th anniversary of the famous Ceasar salad! Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini is credited with inventing the Caesar salad on July 4, 1924, at his restaurant, Caesarâs Place, in Tijuana, Mexico. It was a hot night, and Cardini was struggling to serve a surge of Californian customers who had crossed the border to flee Prohibition. In the midst of the dining room, Cardini mixed whole Romaine lettuce leaves with ingredients he had on hand, such as garlic-flavored oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemons, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. And thus, the Caesar salad was created!
Year over year, the median sales price in Sonoma County for single family homes dropped 2% to $833K, a modest amount given the significant hike in interest rates. We’re watching carefully the relationship between supply and demand. The data points to a 47% jump in inventory year over year but a near 10% drop in sold properties.
The Fiddler Ranch | 100 Sparkes Road | Sebastopol 27.45 Acres | $2,699,000
The Fiddler Ranch, a countryside of its very own with 27.45 acres, spans 5 generations of farming and equestrian heritage, its location just 5 minutes to town, literally. Open pastures and a hobby vineyard meet a shaded perimeter of oaks and other flora that hug the bordering year round creek, its privacy an unexpected delight. Electricity is onsite, there’s irrigation throughout and the well gushes with 50 gallons per minute. Zoning allows for a one time split making it great for a large family compound, commercial farming, and equestrian center. The best part? It could be yours! Call for details.
Just Listed!
10149 Occidental Road, Sebastopol
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1398 SF | 2 acres | $1,095,000
Natureâs wellspring of local flora & fauna invites an intimate exchange at this gorgeous 2 acre countryside. Its expressive perimeter of privacy delights with seasonal surprises-Summer sweet blackberries, visiting cottontail bunnies, enchanting bird life, and chattering squirrels is an ideal setting for this immaculate & modern home, recently and expertly revitalized with warmth, artful finishes & a soft welcoming palette. The open design with tall vaulted ceilings seamlessly connects to the broad & useful decking, tiered for separate outdoor dining & relaxing. Inside, the chic & newly finished primary bath adjoins the splashy & sunny outdoor soaking tub & shower. The 2nd bath has been fully remodeled & the wood floors, forced air heat, fireplace surround, recessed & LED lighting & Generac generator are all newly installed. Included is a 2nd parcel improved with a fenced garden, the adjoining meadow a stunning contrast to the forest beyond that sparkles with filtered light. Big detached 2 car garage, 720 sq.ft. has a large dedicated workshop space. And best yet, the restful year-round creek meanders at the propertyâs long boundary line. Look closely & youâll find sculpted impressions where acorns were once crushed; WestCountyâs ancestry laying its heartfelt foundation here. Just 5 miles to downtown Sebastopol.
2970 Thorn Road, Santa Rosa – In Contract
Home – Views – Vineyard – Barn
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2733 SF | 12.27 Acres | $3,299,000
Sold! Buyer Represented
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đ Sold for $806,000
