No good news for Nummi Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. It would be nice to report that the president and chief operating officer of Toyota USA Inc. holds out some hope for Fremont's doomed New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. and its 4,700 employees. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Review: Joyce DiDonato's sublime gift of song Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Bay Area music lovers have known about the brilliance of the American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato longer than most, thanks to her breakthrough Merola performance as Rossini's Cenerentola and a triumphant Schwabacher Debut Recital back in the mid-'90s. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bruce makes way for Morgan Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. With little fanfare, the 49ers have moved on from Isaac Bruce to Josh Morgan in a bow to the imperatives of youth and promise over the declining skills of a once-great veteran. (San Francisco Chronicle)
U.S. toll in Afghanistan Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. As of Tuesday, at least 839 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Target might be considering Metreon location Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Big box retail did not factor into the original plans for the Metreon in 1999 when Sony built the mall in San Francisco as a technology and entertainment center near the heart of one the city's major arts districts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UC Berkeley must scale back on downtown museum Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. A shortage of funds has prompted UC Berkeley to abandon its plan to construct a new Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive downtown. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ratto: Warriors put the 'free' in free fall Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The Warriors have reached a fascinating stage in their development, one you rarely see in even the most enfeebled sporting franchises. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. You'll want to clip this column, mark your calendars, and have it at the ready so you don't miss the great shopping opportunities starting this week. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Judge keeps Web sites selling Beatles songs down Nov 19, 2009
2 sites selling Beatles songs to remain shut down. Article:2 sites selling Beatles songs to remain shut down:/n/a/2009/11/18/entertainment/e175553S01. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letters to the Editor Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. School Based Health Centers have an intrinsic value in every community, providing comprehensive services to those who need them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding Nov 19, 2009
Negligence ruling in Katrina floods may cost feds. Article:Negligence ruling in Katrina floods may cost feds:/n/a/2009/11/18/national/a175058S72. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Anger, shock at new U.S. mammogram guidelines Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Laura Scanlan considers herself the poster girl for early detection of breast cancer through mammography. (San Francisco Chronicle)
16 killed in Pakistan courthouse bombing Nov 19, 2009
19 killed in Pakistan courthouse bombing. Article:19 killed in Pakistan courthouse bombing:/n/a/2009/11/18/international/i080824S50. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2 Richmond car fires may not be linked to others Nov 19, 2009
2 more car arsons, but link to others unclear. Article:2 more car arsons, but link to others unclear:/c/a/2009/11/18/BA9D1AMHA3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
TV review: 'Mustang: Journey of Transformation' Nov 19, 2009
TV review: 'Mustang: Journey of Transformation. TV review: 'Mustang: Journey of Transformation. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Does California need a lieutenant governor? Nov 19, 2009
Does California need a lieutenant governor. Article:Does California need a lieutenant governor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Spain pays $3 million ransom; pirates free 36 Nov 19, 2009
Mohamed Olad Hassan,Daniel Woolls, Associated Press. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stanford's star stays grounded Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The ability to see blocks almost before they happen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
1 conjoined twin talking after separation surgery Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (11-18) 22:35 PST MELBOURNE, Australia (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Laura Bush unveils Bush library plan Nov 19, 2009
By JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Writer. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Summit shows U.S., China more on equal footing Nov 19, 2009
Charles Hutzler,Jennifer Loven, Associated Press. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Schwarzenegger appoints 2 top advisers Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (11-18) 17:28 PST Sacramento, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Suzi Eszterhas' walk on wild side - with camera Nov 19, 2009
Michael Dougan, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Suspect wanted to silence mom, police believe Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (11-17) 15:51 PST OAKLAND. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Nov 17, 2009
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
ACORN puts Jerry Brown in a political pickle Nov 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Attorney General Jerry Brown, a likely Democratic candidate for governor next year, faces political blowback no matter how he rules on the undercover videotaping by conservative filmmakers at offices of the community group ACORN in Southern California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
8 shot outside Regency Ballroom concert in S.F. Nov 17, 2009
Henry K. Lee,Jaxon Van Derbeken, Chronicle Staff Writers. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Corrections: on Stanford fumble recovery Nov 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Harbaugh's 3 defensive keys, Nov. 15, Sports, B5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The road to Silverado: Stevenson's Calistoga Nov 16, 2009
On "the very skirts of civilization," he dabbled in both high life and homelessness and encountered swashbuckling characters, mysterious stone forests, an "experimental" wine region and a dusty resort town at the end of the tracks called Calistoga ... At the end of the line in Calistoga, he explored the valley, made friends at the local taverns and hotels, caught a fellow Scotsman in mid-burglary and, for the first time in his life, used a nifty gadget called a telephone ... "It is difficult for... (San Francisco Chronicle)
`Twilight' hunks part of film's heartthrob history Nov 16, 2009
Twilight' hunks part of film's heartthrob history. Twilight' hunks part of film's heartthrob history. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Garrido apologizes to 'every human being' Nov 14, 2009
Garrido apologizes to 'every human being. Article:Garrido apologizes to 'every human being':/c/a/2009/11/13/BA7L1AJV4G.DTL Article:Garrido apologizes to 'every human being':/c/a/2009/11/13/BA7L1AJV4G.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Current TV cuts jobs, changes format Nov 14, 2009
Chronicle Staff Report. Friday, November 13, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Hate crimes up against gays, Jews in Calif. Nov 14, 2009
Hate crimes up against gays, Jews in Calif. Article:Hate crimes up against gays, Jews in Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
GOP candidate Damon Dunn only voted once Nov 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009. Damon Dunn, who declared his bid Wednesday to become California's next secretary of state, seems to have the goods to be a campaign contender: He's African American, a former NFL receiver with powerful Republican friends - including Condoleezza Rice - and he's hired a top team of campaign strategists. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 13, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Gavin's back - tweeeeet! Nov 13, 2009
Gavin's back - tweeeeet. Article:Gavin's back - tweeeeet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 13, 2009
Bipartisanship is the best way to get more federal dollars, he says. Wednesday, February 28, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Nov 13, 2009
Thursday, March 15, 2007. (03-15) 10:56 PDT Sacramento -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed a bill to move California's presidential primary from June to February, a measure he argued would make the Golden State more relevant in presidential campaigns. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
S.F. firm designing Iraq stadium Nov 12, 2009
As for their former 49er teammate, last we heard Montana, who quit HRJ in 2005, put his 500-acre "Tuscan-inspired" Calistoga home-away-from-home on the market for a Joe-cool $49 million. Blogging at sfgate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Joe Montana puts Sonoma County estate on market Nov 10, 2009
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana has put his estate outside of Calistoga up for sale. Montana is asking $49 million for the 500-acre property. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Sand man, bring me a castle Nov 1, 2009
Castello di Amorosa winery, Calistoga ... 4045 N. St. Helena Highway, Calistoga. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Toast of the Coast: Home show in Cocoa has plenty for foodies Oct 15, 2009
This gustatory journey from Carneros to Calistoga is $59 per person. The tasting begins at 7:15 p.m. Friday. (Florida Today)
Big Bang Gala Sep 21, 2009
Diamond Creek Vineyards Winery, 1500 Diamond Mountain Rd., Calistoga. (707) 942-6926. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Help pass BPA legislation Sep 11, 2009
Gator wrote on Sep 10, 2009 7:11 PM:" Up highway 80 in the little town of Baxter there is a major sized cave whereTankers from Calistoga, Arrowhead and a number of other Bottled waterCompanies take from an aquifer deep beneath the Sierras.. Clean and pure. ". T an> wrote on Sep 10, 2009 7:07 PM:" Here is good "BP free sports water bottle website. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Recession-vintage wineries Aug 29, 2009
Venge Vineyards, Calistoga ... Kirk bought the label from his father and set up shop in 2008 on the Benson Ranch vineyard in Calistoga. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ex-worker accuses accounting firm of tax fraud Aug 23, 2009
Calistoga for a quick dip and a schvitz is about all what we humorously refer to as our disposable income will stretch to. Much of my time will be taken up trying to solve the riddle of how making monthly payments on one's credit card always ends up being a zero-sum game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Wine grape harvest begins under economic cloud Aug 15, 2009
It was 40 years ago that English paper broker Peter Newton purchased 70 acres of land in Calistoga and became a Napa Valley winemaker. Newton planted grapes others did not, bottled varietals others did not and built a dramatic hilltop winery with an aerial tramway. (Fresno Bee)
Twitter attack may have been tech warfare Aug 9, 2009
Lodge at Pebble Beach comes in at No. 10, Solage Calistoga No. 11 and Calistoga Ranch at No. 18. Last, but by no means least, San Francisco adventure travel company Geographic Expeditions is ranked the No. 8 tour operator and safari outfitter in the world. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Ethel F. Knight Aug 4, 2009
She moved to California when she was 16 years old and graduated from Calistoga High School. She married Lawrence Larry Knight and they resided in Calistoga until moving to Napa in 1941. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
State Parks Look for Ways of Surviving the Budget Ax Aug 3, 2009
Mount St. Helena near Calistoga, Calif. is known as "the stairway to heaven" for its panoramic views of the Napa and Sonoma valleys. (Time.com)
Nestl Waters to set up plant in Sacramento warehouse Jul 25, 2009
Its nearest plants are in Calistoga near Napa and in Livermore ... Its brands include Perrier, Calistoga, Poland Spring, San Pellegrino and Ice Mountain. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Five places: Get into some hot water Jul 20, 2009
Calistoga Hot Springs. Drawing super-hot mineral water from the Calistoga hot springs (and cooling it down a little), this resort and day spa offers a bunch of ways to soak ... The most unusual is the signature Calistoga mud bath; in a private room, guests soak in tiled boxes of hot wet mud. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Almost Perfect Jul 9, 2009
(No Web site for his vineyard, either, but you can get information about it by mail: GTS Vineyards, Box 888, Calistoga, CA, 94515 ... Since 2001 he's been in Calistoga and his life there is chiefly about growing grapes and making wine. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
InTownLive Announces an Online Treasure Hunt Contest, with a Grand Prize Luxury Vacation to Nevada City, CA Jul 5, 2009
Future contests will offer a vacation prize to Solvang, Half Moon Bay, Calistoga and Mendocino, to name just a few. InTownLive is the Internet's most comprehensive resource on California's tourist towns. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Petrified: Calistoga's forest of stone Jun 16, 2009
Calistoga's Petrified Forest: science not scares. Article:Calistoga's Petrified Forest: science not scares:/c/a/2009/06/12/PK7K1807NJ.DTL Article:Calistoga's Petrified Forest: science not scares:/c/a/2009/06/12/PK7K1807NJ.DTL ... Calistoga's Petrified Forest: science not scares. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Joe Six-pack, meet Charles Chardonnay Jun 6, 2009
Take Maximus, a blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah and merlot introduced by the Bennett Lane Winery in Calistoga a few years back. Bennett Lane, which owns a stock car racing NASCAR team, is sponsoring a NASCAR West event at Infineon Raceway this Father's Day weekend. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sprint cars return to Calistoga Speedway this weekend May 26, 2009
The Golden State Challenge sprint car tour will make its traditional and only appearance at Calistoga Speedway this year, with racing Saturday and Sunday night this coming Memorial Day weekend ... In all, more than two dozen of California s top sprint car teams are expected at Calistoga, including 13-time champion Brent Kaeding and 17-year-old Kyle Larson, who sits fourth in the point standings after moving up from a pair of seasons in the Civil War sprint car series ... Calistoga Speedway is... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Your Bay Area independent bookstore guide May 24, 2009
Copperfield's Books 1330 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga (707) 942-1616. New. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Forget the sleepover - just spring for the spa May 4, 2009
755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga. (866) 942-7442. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Woman vintner's new wine a toast to Mom May 3, 2009
(AP) -- Vintner Karen Cakebread can remember when women in wine were a rare vintage. Fast forward a decade or so and Cakebread is launching her own line of wines, Ziata, made by a woman winemaker, named after Cakebread's mom and being released, naturally, on Mother's Day. (Sioux City Journal)
Low snow, reservoir levels force rationing May 2, 2009
Agencies serving cities from Calistoga to Livermore are urging customers to curb water consumption by 10 or 15 percent, while others are restricting certain uses, such as landscape irrigation or car-washing. Central Valley farmers face even deeper cutbacks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F.'s scraps bring joy to area farmers Apr 2, 2009
More than 12o vineyards have used the compost, including early customers Chateau Montelena in Calistoga, Far Niente in Oakville and Saintsbury Vineyard and Baldacci Family Vineyards in Napa. But, say agronomists, the compost works magic if it is used with other farming tricks such as planting resting fields in the off-season with peas and beans that take nitrogen from the air and fix it in the soil. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The other Cabernet Mar 30, 2009
2006 Hourglass Blueline Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Franc ($135) From Jeff Smith's new vineyard near Calistoga. Starts with a smoky whiff, plus cassia and lighter floral notes - high-toned blueberry and a plummy bass line. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bottle Shock Mar 28, 2009
Chateau Montelena was established in 1882 on 103 hectares north of Calistoga and it's dominated by a large stone chateau that makes the place look prosperous. Nevertheless, the operation is almost broke as the film begins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
State changing laws to get stimulus funds Mar 27, 2009
-- $660,000 - Maintenance on Highway 29 in Napa County near Calistoga. -- $550,000 - Maintenance on Highway 1 in Sonoma County near Fort Ross. (San Francisco Chronicle)
