Dollars and Sense: North Bay programs prove financial literacy is worth its weight in gold
By Mallorie Deming Unless you’ve been living under rock in recent years—which in the Sonoma County real estate market would likely have a hefty price tag—you’re likely aware of the cost of living and the strain
Nashville notes: Fresh tunes from Ryan Griffin, Kat Luna + Caitlyn Smith
“Salt, Lime & Tequila” singer Ryan Griffin has dropped “Just Like You Said,” his first new song since 2023’s Phases EP. “Ain’t turning back this time,” Ryan says of his soaring breakup number on Instagram. “Turn it
Nate Smith strikes 'California Gold' with album #2
Courtesy of Kaiser Cunningham + Sony Music Nashville Nate Smith has released his sophomore album, California Gold, and it’s a nod to his home state. Spanning 16 tracks, the project showcases Nate’s multigenre versatility and influences, and includes the
Meet Conner Smith, 'The Storyteller'
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith‘s back in his “natural state as a songwriter” with The Storyteller EP. Out now, the five-song set features the thought-provoking title track, sentimental “Nostalgia” and inspiring “Faith From a Farmer.” “I had the
Dolly Parton's donating $1 million to help Hurricane Helene victims
Miller Mobley/NBC Dolly Parton is making a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit providing immediate aid to Hurricane Helene flood victims. Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and The Dollywood Foundation have
All royalties from Eric Church's “Darkest Hour” to support North Carolina's flood relief efforts
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Eric Church‘s first solo song in three years has arrived at a critical time in his home state. The Granite Falls, North Carolina, native released “Darkest Hour (Helene Edit)” Friday and announced that
Megan Moroney's not just 'Okay', she's 'Fine'
Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Don’t worry about Megan Moroney, she’s doing just Fine. That, of course, is what Megan’s chronicled in her newly released deluxe album, Am I Okay? (I Am Fine). Expanded to 17 tracks, the collection features its
Albertsons settles suit over ‘tipping the scales’ at local Safeways
Marin County just got a whopping rebate from the supermarket. Albertsons Companies, Inc, which operates nine markets in Marin, agreed this month to pay $3.96 million to settle a civil suit regarding false advertising and unfair competition,
'Tis the season for Little Big Town's 'The Christmas Record'
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville It’s finally here: Little Big Town‘s long-awaited holiday album, The Christmas Record, has arrived. The 11-track record features new originals and covers of your favorite yuletide classics, including Elvis Presley‘s “Santa Claus Is Back In
Tucker Wetmore was feeling blue when he wrote “Wind Up Missin' You”
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Did you know Tucker Wetmore wrote his debut single, “Wind Up Missin’ You,” and breakout song “Wine Into Whiskey” in the same week? “I remember writing [‘Wind Up Missin’ You’] like it was yesterday,” Tucker recalls in a