Occidental woman fights bone cancer Oct 29, 2009
The 2 Guitars 4 The Cure benefit was created by a group of Riordan s family members, and will take place on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at the Hopmonk Tavern, located at 230 Petaluma Avenue in Sebastopol. The Sunday concert will benefit the IMBCR and feature solo acoustic performances by Ottmar Liebert, and Roy Rogers with a special guest from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket prices for general admission are $75, which includes lunch, and a limited number of VIP tickets are available at $100 each, which... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
HIGH SCHOOLS: Weekend review Oct 26, 2009
Petaluma (7-0) defeated Analy-Sebastopol 35-21 ... RB Kris Farinha, St. Vincent-Petaluma, rushed 19 times for 202 yards and three TDs in a 42-6 win over Clear Lake-Lakeport. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raley's to open its first Tracy store Oct 24, 2009
The West Sacramento supermarket chain last opened a new store in April, in Petaluma, a spokeswoman said. Raley s will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony that day with company executives, store management and community leaders, and then a grand opening party the night of Nov. 6. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Two clinics Saturday Oct 23, 2009
Netherda said Public Health will be holding two public H1N1 flu shot clinics this Saturday, Oct. 24, at Casa Grande High School in Petaluma and Windsor High School from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. However, he said, only those in the prioritized groups will receive the shot. "If you're not in one of our target groups, expect to be turned away," he said, adding that people should first contact their primary care physician to inquire about the vaccine before heading to a public-health clinic. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Stephens: High school football Oct 20, 2009
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5 things about prep football Oct 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009. (10-19) 19:43 PDT -- There are four weeks left in the regular season and following an entertaining weekend display of offense, here are five things we know about Bay Area football. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stephen Sondheim takes the stage Oct 19, 2009
The evening was part of a four-city West Coast tour assembled by Steven Barclay, a Petaluma lecture agent who represents such literary stars as David Sedaris and Michael Pollan, and was so well received that Sondheim continues to make similar appearances. This year he's been to New York; Richmond, Va. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Valley lawmakers angered by Bay Area water bill Oct 17, 2009
The bill funds specific projects in Contra Costa County, Petaluma, Redwood City and Palo Alto. The Bay Area projects assisted by the bill would generate 14,470 acre-feet of water annually. (Fresno Bee)
Jessie Maria White (11) Oct 16, 2009
Memorial donations may be made in Jessie's name to CHANGE (coins to help abandoned and neglected horses), 1120 Industrial Ave. 13-14, petaluma, CA 94952. Reader Comments. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Valley irrigation blocked from bill on Bay Area water Oct 15, 2009
The Bay Area legislation authorizes federal funding for water recycling work in Contra Costa County and the cities of Petaluma, Redwood City and Palo Alto. All told, the recycling projects are supposed to provide 2. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Valley water amendments fail Oct 15, 2009
The legislation authorizes federal funding for water recycling work in Contra Costa County and the cities of Petaluma, Redwood City and Palo Alto. On Sept. 30, Miller's bill came up for a vote under rules designed for noncontroversial measures. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Coach's win is hit of reunion Oct 13, 2009
Coach's win is hit of reunion. Article:Coach's win is hit of reunion:/c/a/2009/10/12/SPGP1A4IS3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Charges added after strip search (17) Oct 9, 2009
The 30-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Friday, Oct. 2. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
This week's football schedule Oct 9, 2009
Casa Grande at Petaluma, 1 p.m.. Nonleague. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lady Lion, Tiger booters drop a pair in SCL soccer (2) Oct 8, 2009
El Molino (2-4, 0-3) weathered a challenging stretch of league games, falling to Petaluma, 3-0 and Casa Grande, 6-0. Despite the lack of offensive production in both games, the Lions got outstanding efforts from several veterans, including goalie Analisa Speicher, and the back line of Sarah Scott, Savannah North, Megan Nonella, and Taeler Rae Gemini. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Central landfill sale moving forward Oct 8, 2009
The third leg is getting state permission to re-open the county s 400-acre central landfill on Mecham Road near Petaluma ... County public works officials have made it clear that huge looming costs of reopening and then eventually closing the county s central landfill on Mecham Road near Petaluma is what is driving the plan to sell the dump to private operators. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Comcast Brings 76 New TV Networks to San Jose, Santa Rosa and Portions of the East Bay as Part of 'World of More' Programming Rollout Oct 7, 2009
Kids & Family HD 819 Showtime Too HD 826 Action MAX HD 840 Thriller MAX HD 841 TMC The Movie Channel HD 847 PPV Events HD 870 * Also recently launched in Brentwood, Burlingame, Castro Valley, Cupertino, Daly City, Healdsburg, Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Novato, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, San Mateo, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Vacaville. 12 ADDITIONAL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) NETWORKS Launching in Alameda,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Casa Grande (Calif.) holds off Napa Oct 4, 2009
In an intersectional game which pitted underrated senior prospects and an emerging junior, Casa Grande was able to hang on against Napa 37-32 to improve to 4-0, paced by a big third quarter, heading into the "Egg Bowl" against cross-town rival Petaluma next week ... Thoughts from Petaluma. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mother of two Analy High students dies in traffic accident (274) Oct 3, 2009
The O Daniel family announced this week that services would be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Calvary Chapel of Petaluma. The memorial is open to the public. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Revenue plan studied for State Parks Oct 3, 2009
State Parks officials, volunteer docents and local citizens are breathing easier over the governor's rescinding his plan to shut down nearly half the parks in California including Annadel and the Petaluma Adobe. But that doesn't mean Sonoma Valley stakeholders are going back to "business as usual.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Raymond Donald Holt (10) Sep 30, 2009
adored grandchildren, Stacie (Mike) Martinelli, of Petaluma, Robin Short, of Truckee, Benjamin (Heather) Holt, Devin Davis, Nathan Holt, Caleb Holt, Jared Holt of Bend, Ore. Matthew (Nicole) Holt, of Kansas City, Mo. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Taking mud from Hudeman Slough lands 3 in jail (10) Sep 26, 2009
7:38 p.m. - Deputies responded to an assist from Fish and Game on a report of three men reportedly shooting a deer in the vicinity of Goin Lane and Petaluma Avenue. All three took off in different directions before the deputies arrived, but someone did manage to get a license plate. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Annadel looks like target Sep 22, 2009
The Petaluma Adobe State Park is also being looked at for closure and it's possible the Mission and Barracks, Gen. Vallejo Home and Toscano Hotel and Kitchen could also be affected, some possibly with only partial closure ... Meanwhile, keeping a positive outlook on this end of the Valley, the Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks Association will begin its seven-session training program for prospective docents this Saturday, Sept. 26. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Letters to the editor Sep 18, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009. Max Baucus' committee, like the proverbial elephant, labored mightily and produced a mouse ("Health care reform: Plan gets lukewarm reaction," Sept. 17). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Tierney's cancer nixes show Sep 15, 2009
" Judge prevents stalker from approaching Partridge A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Northern California man accused of stalking "The Hills" star Audrina Partridge. Zachory Loring of Petaluma is barred from coming within 100 yards of the reality TV celebrity. The 24-year-old Loring is accused of showing up on the doorstep of Partidge's Los Angeles home last month and handing her a stack of materials, including poems written to her and a... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Israeli war film wins top Venice prize Sep 14, 2009
Zachory Loring of Petaluma is barred from coming within 100 yards of the reality TV celebrity. The order was issued Friday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Water policy change surprises cities (3) Sep 6, 2009
Fudge and other city leaders this week were asking why the process was moving so fast without input from the Water Agencys customers, which includes the Town of Windsor and the cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma and Sonoma. Water Agency reps said theyre up against a deadline later this month to tell state and federal environmental officials how the Agency will comply with a federal Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that says the Agency... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Full Story » Sep 5, 2009
Petaluma, California (PRWEB) September 5, 2009 -- Tomorrow, supporters from across the state will join the fundraising efforts of the Compassionate Samurai Prison Ride. This ride was inspired by the Personal Mastery training Brian Miller introduced to the Washington State jail and prison system in order to reduce the recidivism rate. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Compassionate Samurai Prison Ride Sep 5, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. LOCAL GROUP JOINS NATIONWIDE EFFORT TO REDUCE THE PRISON RETURN RATE Klemmer & Associates and Fresh Start Ministries have teamed up to create the first annual Compassionate Samurai Prison Ride. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
City of Sebastopol enjoys budget windfall (4) Sep 4, 2009
In the first instance, a painting of vineyards by Petaluma artist Joyce Dana Delario was officially presented to the city council and Mayor Sarah Glade Gurney by Blood Bank of the Redwoods officials as a result of winning the Mayor s Challenge, the results of which were released last month. The Challenge is a competition in which the county s mayors work to bring in the most blood donors as a percentage of their various populations. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
New water policy raises concerns about process Sep 3, 2009
Fudge and other city leaders this week were asking why the process was moving so fast without input from the Water Agency s customers, which includes the Town of Windsor and the cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma and Sonoma. Water Agency reps said they re up against a deadline later this month to tell state and federal environmental officials how the Agency will comply with a federal Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that says the Agency needs to... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Ready to rumble; Jags looking for strong grid campaign (8) Aug 28, 2009
We were young last year and weve got most of our guys back, so we expect to be right there with Casa Grande and Petaluma ... Erion eclipsed an all-time record in a 48-27 win over Petaluma, churning up a remarkable, 450 yards on the ground. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Case of girl kidnapped 18 years ago gives other parents hope Aug 28, 2009
"It reminds us why we do what we do," says Cindy Rudometkin of the Polly Klass Foundation, a Petaluma, Calif. group that helps families across the country find missing and abducted children. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Water Agency abandons controversial bypass plan Aug 27, 2009
Most of the agency s contractors, which includes the cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Windsor and Rohnert Park, have been presented with the new plan and agree that aggressively pursuing water-saving measures is the wave of the future, Sherwood said. Through technology and lowering the impact of new development we can make new gains for water conservation, Sherwood said. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Biking scofflaws taking over sidewalks Aug 26, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009. As a former city official who has grappled with budget cuts and service priorities over the years, I know there are city programs that call for closer scrutiny, but I strongly disagree that Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center adds to the pain of the recession, as your Aug. 24 article ("Quirky costs add up for S.F.") suggested. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Ducks sickened by botulism at OC park released Aug 26, 2009
Now, the Petaluma company is at it again with a new concept it calls "wearable hydration.". LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Petaluma group badgers officials for open space Aug 25, 2009
One day in Petaluma, a group of neighbors was socializing outside when they saw a pair of fat, striped furry creatures waddle across the grass and sniff a cat ... "We were transfixed," said Susan Kirks, a 10-year resident of Paula Lane in rural western Petaluma. (San Francisco Chronicle)
State parks in Valley could face closure Aug 25, 2009
In Sonoma Valley, Jack London State Historic Park and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park went from 6 to 8 a vehicle; Sonoma Historic Park, which includes the Mission, Barracks and Gen. Vallejo Home and the Petaluma Adobe, rose from 2 to 3 for adults and from free to 2 for children. The Sonoma Coast state parks increased 1, from 7 to 8. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sales tax revenue plummets, cities suffer Aug 23, 2009
Of those, 14 cities and one county were told revenue had declined so steeply they bottomed out - and would receive not a cent. Those unlucky 15 included the Bay Area cities of Petaluma, Cotati, Hercules and Portola Valley ... Teresa Barrett, vice mayor of Petaluma, which won't be getting any portion of the $375,000 that the city had expected this month, called it terrible news ... Like the state and most other local governments, Petaluma has had to balance its budget by closing nonessential city... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jeanne Woodford and Matt Powers: Public safety at stake in debate on cuts Aug 20, 2009
Pat Parks, the retired chief of the Petaluma Police Department, contributed to this article. About Comments. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
No comments posted. Aug 18, 2009
Published: Monday, August 17, 2009 12:29 PM PDT County public works officials made it clear last week that huge looming costs of reopening and then eventually closing the countys central landfill on Mecham Road near Petaluma is whats driving a fast-track plan to sell the dump to private operators. Estimates of $70 million to upgrade the central landfill with needed environmental protection, plus another $70 million to eventually clean up and close the old dump, were tossed out at a public... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
2 Prius Hybrids Vandalized Same Night In Ballard Aug 18, 2009
At least six hybrids were damaged by vandals in Petaluma, Calif. last year. (KIRO TV, WA)
Public works officials seek answers to trash issue Aug 15, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:11 PM PDT County public works officials made it clear last week that huge looming costs of reopening and then eventually closing the county s central landfill on Mecham Road near Petaluma is what s driving a fast-track plan to sell the dump to private operators. Estimates of $70 million to upgrade the central landfill with needed environmental protection, plus another $70 million to eventually clean up and close the old dump, were tossed out at a public... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
West County farmers to be honored for Love of the Land (2) Aug 11, 2009
West County livestock rancher Joe Pozzi, Max Kerzon - a Holstein cattle breeder and owner of Petaluma s Sleepy Hollow Ranch - as well as the Doug and Beretta Santa Rosa dairy family will be honored at the event, a benefit to protect farmland and clean water, according to its organizers ... Petaluma area resident and internationally known Holstein dairy cattle breeder Max Kip Herzog meanwhile will be honored with induction into the Farm Bureau Hall of Fame at the awards ceremony ... According to... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
theswiss team Aug 11, 2009
Blue-veined cheese with exterior mold Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, Calif. Team Marin French; Point Reyes Cheese, Point Reyes, Calif. (Agri-View, WI)
Steve Westly may run for governor again Aug 10, 2009
Longtime safety glass king and political donor Bill O'Keefe's had his 70th birthday up at a ranch outside of Petaluma, and boy, was it a bash. It started with horse-driven hay rides down an airplane landing strip to a boathouse to watch a speeding cigarette boat shoot 200-foot-high water spouts in the air as model airplanes flew aerobatics overhead. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SVIATOSLAV I. STEVE SHASHOLIN (13) Aug 10, 2009
He was very active in the World Wrist Wrestling Championships in Petaluma and also with the Chernobyl Children s Project during their summer exchange program in Petaluma. He will be truly missed. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Calif men found in vineyard after high-speed chase Aug 9, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Distillery possibly in our future Aug 7, 2009
Sonoma's Bill Reading, whose Sonoma Valley Portworks is actually in Petaluma, reports that his Maduro Port and A3 Muscat won gold medals at the recent San Francisco International Wine Competition ... Club members and futures purchasers get to go to Roche's invitation-only lamb barbecues Aug. 9, 15 or 16, at their new production facility on Adobe Road in Petaluma. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Ronald Eugene Collins Aug 7, 2009
He was born at Hamilton Air Force Base, north of Petaluma, Calif. to Kenneth W. and Wilma Jean Collins. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Supervisors seeking waste solutions Aug 7, 2009
Republic Services, the second largest trash hauler in the United States with headquarters in Arizona and operations in 40 states, is in negotiations to buy the county s landfill operation, which includes the main 400-acre county dump and recycling operation on Mecham Road near Petaluma plus transfer stations in Annapolis, Healdsburg, Guerneville and the city of Sonoma ... The deal requires all the cities in Sonoma County (except Petaluma) to guarantee that Republic will get a reliable minimum... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Valley music scene Aug 7, 2009
That gig starts at 8:30 p.m. Then on Sunday, Aug. 9, the boys are a little closer to the Valley in Petaluma at Aqus Caf; for an afternoon show that starts at 1 p.m. ... Wonderbread 5 - Saturday, Aug. 8; Mystic Theatre - Petaluma; 765-2121. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sea lions swarm long-abandoned Seal Rocks Aug 5, 2009
Among birds, cormorants particularly are down in numbers, including the Brandt's and the double-crested, leading biologists at PRBO Conservation Science in Petaluma to deem 2009 as the worst year in memory for numbers of breeding pairs in all bay region nesting colonies. Common murres, which nest on the Farallon Islands, the biggest breeding colony south of Alaska, are also in decline this year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Healdsburg Resident Jim Brush Joins Summit State Bank's Board of Directors Aug 4, 2009
Founded in 1984, Summit State Bank has grown to become Sonoma County's top rated bank by Bauer Financial, with branches in Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, and two locations in Santa Rosa. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Former City Manager soaking up rays Aug 1, 2009
Brennan, who is working three and a half days a week and splits his off time between homes in Petaluma and Nevada City, said he had been ambivalent about taking up his new job although he had known about it before he relinquished his city manager s job. The county job had been evolving since early January, he said from his Santa Rosa office, and at first I wasn t interested, then I was and I wasn t again although I didn t withdraw an earlier application. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Tax panel tasked with ending feast or famine Jul 31, 2009
The Petaluma company, armed with 40 Gulfstreams, Global Expresses and King Airs, officially puts the past behind it today with a new name, Solairus Aviation. Two years ago, CEO Dan Drohan, sold the then thriving Sunset Aviation to JetDirect Aviation, which soon after experienced "financial difficulties" and shutdown Sunset Aviation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Sun Belt Dominates First Half 2009 Foreclosure Rankings but Unemployment-Related Foreclosures May Be Spreading Jul 30, 2009
21* 33 Santa Rosa- Petaluma, CA Total 4,164 2. 11 47 4. (PR Newswire)
Letter: Police made the problem happen at Gates' house Jul 29, 2009
Richard Speel Petaluma, CA. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Water Agency wants new River diversions (2) Jul 26, 2009
If it has its way the agency s River pumping allowance will jump from 75,000 acre feet a year to 101,000 acre feet to slake the thirst of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Sonoma and Windsor through the year 2036. The agency also provides water to the North Marin, Forestville and Valley of the Moon water districts. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Letter: Not right for Cambridge Police to cuff Henry Louis Gates Jul 26, 2009
Petaluma, California ... Richard Speel Petaluma, California Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Dining in the Valley Jul 25, 2009
Family picnic 5:30 to 7 p.m. Frates and Adobe roads, Petaluma. Don't miss Novella Carpenter on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Readers' Books with her book, "Farm City," about two people who set out to create an urban farm in one of Oakland's ghettos. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sutters plans may set off tremors Jul 24, 2009
Healdsburg s hospital leaders were joined by Palm Drive, Sonoma Valley, Santa Rosa Memorial, Petaluma and other health care group representatives in their protest. But a coalition of community health care clinics, the Redwood Community Health Coalition, endorsed the current Sutter plan as being a positive step in forming a larger and more robust primary care network to provide a medical home for everyone in Sonoma County. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Summer delight: artisan ice cream, gelato Jul 24, 2009
6902 Sebastopol Ave (at Petaluma Ave), Sebastopol. (707) 823-5902. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Little League all-stars capture District-35 tournaments Jul 22, 2009
In addition, the El Molino Senior all-stars went 1-1 in a pair of games played last week to remain alive in the District Final tourney hosted by Petaluma ... The win advanced the team to the District-35 Final tourney in Petaluma, where they opened on July 11 with a 5-2 win over Fort Bragg ... On July 13, Sebastopol suffered a 20-1 loss to Petaluma National, and at press time was preparing for a rematch with the Petalumans in the July 14 title game. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
California's rich keep on giving Jul 22, 2009
Located in Petaluma, CA.www ... Located in Petaluma, CA.www. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
