The Men Who Stare at Goats Nov 9, 2009
Given paid leave to do this study, Django headed to California (where else) first to Santa Rosa for nude hot tub soaks, then Sacramento for alfresco dance therapy, and Monterey for high colonic enemas. The Strongest Scenes. (Suite101.com)
Bad timing for MJC to lose in water polo Nov 8, 2009
After winning 17 consecutive games, the Pirates lost to Santa Rosa 8-5 in the semifinals of the Big 8 Conference Championships at Delta College ... Sierra beat Santa Rosa in the title game ... Katie Vengris scored three goals in the Santa Rosa game. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Local sports briefs: Sunbirds, down two sets, stay unbeaten in volleyball Nov 8, 2009
Fresno City College, ranked No. 1 in the state men's basketball preseason poll, lost to No. 4 San Bernardino Valley 90-79 in the semifinals of the City College of San Francisco tournament and will play Santa Rosa today for third place. The Rams beat Siskiyous 95-79 in the first round. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Nov 8, 2009
IT Company Santa Rosa Junior. ANALYST Company JPT America. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas Nov 6, 2009
Showgirls added Sin City flavor to a hip-shaking salsa jam by Venezuelan Oscar D'Leon and Puerto Rican Gilberto Santa Rosa. They also lent their moves to Los Tucanes de Tijuana's "Se Fue Mi Amor," which won for best regional Mexican song. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Pirates ranked 1st in Northern California Nov 6, 2009
"We've beaten Santa Rosa, Sierra and American River in their own pools, but it doesn't mean anything. Now, we've got to do it all again.". Modesto figured to be strong this fall. (Modesto Bee, CA)
City set to defund bottled water use Nov 6, 2009
We truly appreciate the effort many jurisdictions have made along these lines including Santa Rosa and Windsor which have already banned the use of disposable bottled water. The board s September vote bans the purchase of single-serving disposable water bottles with county funds for use in county facilities, or at county sponsored events. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Boys stunned by Tam Nov 6, 2009
The NCS match takes place at 7 p.m. tomorrow night, Saturday, Nov. 7, at Montgomery in Santa Rosa. Holding a 1-0 halftime advantage, the seventh-seed Sonoma's soccer boys made a rash of team mistakes that led to defensive breakdowns in the second half, two of which resulted in penalty-kick goals, and they suddenly trailed 10th-seed Tamalpais 3-1 under the Arnold Field lights. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Bulldog gridders tame Santa Rosa Stallions (2) Nov 5, 2009
Bulldog gridders tame Santa Rosa Stallions. Pay-dirt - Bulldog ballcarrier Kenneth Evans raced for the end zone in a win over the Santa Rosa Stallions last week ... Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:50 PM PST Bulldog Midgets 22, Santa Rosa Stallions 6. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Para bien o para mal, Calle 13 estar en... Nov 5, 2009
Con tres postulaciones figuran mltiples artistas: Ivan Lins etropole Orchestra, Jos Lugo, Jorge Luis Piloto, Ivete Sangalo, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Caetano Veloso y Wisin l.. Calle 13 se disputar el Latin Grammy a la grabacin del ao con Luis Fonsi, Aleks Syntek, Noel Schajris y David Bisbal (Aqu estoy yo), Ivan Lins etropole Orchestra (Arlequim Desconhecido), Jos Lugo Orchestra y Gilberto Santa Rosa (Si no vas a cocinar) y Laura Pausini (En cambio no). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Laguna receives international notice Nov 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:50 PM PST The Laguna de Santa Rosa may be added to a prestigious list of international wetlands whose importance has global significance, according to action taken last week by the county board of supervisors ... The idea is to put the Laguna on the map, so to speak, said David Bannister, executive director of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation that submitted the nomination to the Ramsar Convention ... The Laguna s watershed is home to most of the... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Anna Marie Heck Nov 5, 2009
Wife of late owner of Korbel. Heck was born in St. Louis, MO on Aug. 26, 1917. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Climber recovering from long Mount Shasta tumble Nov 3, 2009
A Santa Rosa man is recovering from a serious hip injury after he fell about 2,000 feet while climbing Mt. Shasta ... Phone messages left for Julian Lopezes listed in the Santa Rosa area were not immediately returned. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Fairytale inks Costco deal in N. Calif. Nov 3, 2009
The deal puts the brownies in 23 of Costco s 55 Northern California stores, including San Francisco, Danville and Santa Rosa, she said. Fairytale s executive team began talks with Costco in July, so the development of the 2-pound product was very quick, Spitalny said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
UCLA's Sather Named Pac-10 Player of the Week Nov 3, 2009
Sather, a native of Santa Rosa, Calif. helped lead the 11th-ranked Bruins to a pair of road victories over No. 14 CALIFORNIA and No. 4 STANFORD. For UCLA, it was the first sweep in the Bay Area since 2000. (Pac-10.org)
Man airlifted off of Mount Shasta (476) Nov 3, 2009
It seems like there s never a shortage of entertainment in Klamath Falls. Ross Ragland events, Linkville plays, the museums, and the skate park just to name a few. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
GRADUATION 2009: The Healdsburg School graduates 10 8th graders (2) Nov 1, 2009
Salutatorian was awarded to Zachary Fontanes-Halliday of Santa Rosa. Zachary thanked the amazing teachers at THS and Mrs. Passalacqua for making the school possible. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Bail company couple have wine sideline Nov 1, 2009
The grapes are trucked to Sons of Bacchus, a custom winemaker in Santa Rosa that also produces a $45 Most Wanted chardonnay from Sonoma County grapes. The Garcias expect to produce about 700 cases of cabernet and 400 of chardonnay in the latest vintage. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Saturday's local high school and college results Nov 1, 2009
Foothill 37, Santa Rosa 26. VALLEY CONFERENCE. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 30, 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)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Oct 30, 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)
Davis calls energy crisis over Oct 30, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Parole revocation sought for pot grower Oct 29, 2009
A federal drug enforcement agent testified via conference call Wednesday that officers recovered hundreds of marijuana plants, five pounds of processed marijuana, methamphetamine and Ecstasy pills when they raided his Santa Rosa, Calif. home. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Peregrine Falcons Return to SoCal B... Oct 29, 2009
Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, California is a beautiful coastal park established to protect its unique southern maritime chaparral ecosystem and preserve the majestic Torrey Pine, a tree that is found in only one other place on Earth, California's Santa Rosa Island. Old timers who walk the beach at Torrey Pines talk about the good ol' days when Peregrine falcons could be seen nesting up in the cliffs along the beach. (Suite101.com)
Robert E. Bache Oct 29, 2009
Bache was preceded in death by his son Robert L. Bache, and is survived by his wife of 61 years June Bache, of Santa Rosa; daughter Chris Covington and husband Olin, of San Ramon; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and sisters Ruth Hansen, of Sebastopol and Elsie Randolph, of Arkansas. Share this Article. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Feinberg's Folly on Pay Places Fear Before Sense Oct 28, 2009
To contact the writer of this column: in Santa Rosa, CA at. Last Updated: October 26, 2009 21:00 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Allen Bishop Oct 28, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Verna Bishop, of Lodi; daughters, Lorna Hemphill, of Lodi, and Shirley Dean, June Bishop and Ruby Ioli, all of Santa Rosa; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Dan Bishop; daughters, Irene Rhoads and Helen Lingo; two brothers and one sister. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Read more... Oct 28, 2009
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, which will use the $150,000 funding to expand existing respite services for medically discharged homeless patients. Contra Costa Health Services, which will use $150,000 to construct an 8,100-square-foot, 24-bed respite facility providing services such as medical and psychiatric services, case management, benefits and housing search assistance. (PNN Online)
Summit State Bank Reports Third Quarter Profit and Declaration of Dividend Oct 27, 2009
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Gang members tell tales (9) Oct 26, 2009
He was a member of a Santa Rosa gang ... Baca and Valdovina are members of Hope Works, a Santa Rosa nonprofit using ex-gang members to educate the public about gangs ... Cairo said his mother was a heroin addict and brought him to Santa Rosa when he was 10. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
COS eyes conference title with win Oct 25, 2009
Reedley College got the defense it needed against Santa Rosa, but it wasn't enough to give Randy Whited a victory in his first game as interim coach. The Tigers, ranked No. 5 in Northern California, recovered a fumble and intercepted four passes -- and lost 12-6 to the host and No. 4 Bear Cubs in a season-opening game Saturday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Sunday start to Amgen Tour a tourism boon Oct 24, 2009
Stage 2 Davis to Santa Rosa. Stage 3 San Francisco to Santa Cruz. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Visalia confirmed for Amgen cycling stage Oct 23, 2009
- Stage 2: Monday, May 17 - Davis to Santa Rosa. - Stage 3: Tuesday, May 18 - San Francisco to Santa Cruz. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Armstrong to compete in 2010 Tour of California Oct 23, 2009
It will pass through Davis, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Modesto, Visalia, Bakersfield, Pasadena, Big Bear Lake, Los Angeles and end in Thousand Oaks, home of title sponsor Amgen. Stage 7 will be the individual time trial in downtown Los Angeles next to Staples Center. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Heritage Commerce Corp Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2009 Oct 23, 2009
Heritage Bank of Commerce is an SBA Preferred Lender with Loan Production Offices in Sacramento, Oakland and Santa Rosa, California. For more information, please visit. (Primezone Releases)
Betty Bellagio (2) Oct 23, 2009
She is also survived by her brother John Gromo and wife Julia of Santa Rosa, and brother-in-law Donald Rose of San Jose, and their respective families as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Betty was born, raised and spent her entire life in Healdsburg. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
2010 Amgen Tour of California to include Big Bear stage Oct 23, 2009
Other cities involved in the event include Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Davis, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Modesto and Visalia. For the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, we had the unique opportunity to move our race to a part of the year when we are almost guaranteed great weather in California, said Andrew Messick, president of AEG Sports. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Joseph P. Spicer Oct 22, 2009
Active in senior community. In 1916, his parents, three brothers and two sisters moved to Berkeley from Hayes, Kansas. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Kiss, Stanislaus golf finishes 5th Oct 21, 2009
With a strong team score of 289 on Tuesday, the Cal State Stanislaus men's golf team moved up three spots to finish fifth at the weather-shortened Sonoma State Men's Golf Invitational at the Santa Rosa Golf Course. Bryan Kiss scored an even par 72 to finish with a one-under 143 in the 36-hole tournament on the par 72, 6711-yard course. (Modesto Bee, CA)
William Dean Everidge (16) Oct 21, 2009
He was proud of both daughters, Katie, pursuing her passion for interior design at Parsons in New York, and Carly, his baby, continuing her education at Santa Rosa Junior College ... William leaves behind his beloved wife, Christine, of Glen Ellen; his son, Thomas, as well as his new wife, Kellie, of Rohnert Park; his daughters, Katie, of New York and Carly, of Glen Ellen; his mother, Marge Everidge and partner, Archie, of Glen Ellen; brothers, David and Michael, both of Glen Ellen, as well as... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
13 Bay Area Breast Cancer Survivors Showcased Fabulously in the New 2010 Pinups for Purpose Calendar Oct 21, 2009
Calendar Cover Model Lisa Woods, a self-declared Army brat who moved around a lot during childhood, holds an M.S. from the University of California San Francisco and works as a staff nurse in Intensive Care Nursery and Pediatrics Department at Kaiser, Santa Rosa says it has been eight years since her diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. She states that her experience has taught her "never to take anything or anyone in your life for granted." A Sonoma County resident, she volunteers with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Crime rate in Sebastopol follows troubling trend Oct 21, 2009
A former Santa Rosa policeman and accomplices have since been arrested and are sitting in county jail awaiting a trial ... viper1979 wrote on Oct 14, 2009 4:09 PM:" In my opinion, I think building low cost housing in Sebastopol was the turning point from a safe area. We now have people moving from Santa Rosa, among other places, that lived in bad neighborhoods. It is a statistical fact that low income usually comes with a higher crime rate. Stop building low income housing in Sebastopol. ". (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Amgen returns in 2010 Oct 21, 2009
The following day's ride runs from Davis to Santa Rosa, followed by a San Francisco-to-Santa Cruz run. The Tour wraps up on May 23 with a run from Woodland Hills to Thousand Oaks, which not coincidentally is home to the corporate headquarters of sponsor Amgen. (Modesto Bee, CA)
'If we lose that kind of money, we'll go under' Oct 20, 2009
Horse racing is offered at the California State Fair and at seven county fairs in Stockton, Fresno, Pleasanton, Vallejo, Santa Rosa, Ferndale Sonoma and Los Angeles. Racing is also held at separate race tracks Golden Gate Fields in Albany, Del Mar, Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Los Alamitos and Santa Anita in Arcadia. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE: GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP' Tour Kicks Off on Thursday, January 14 and Travels to Over 50 Cities Nationwide Oct 20, 2009
Jan. 14 BAKERSFIELD, CA FOX THEATRE Jan. 15 COARSEGOLD, CA CHUKCHANSI GOLD CASINO Jan. 16 STOCKTON, CA BOB HOPE THEATRE Jan. 17 REDDING, CA CONVENTION CENTER Jan. 22 EUGENE, WA MCDONALD THEATRE Jan. 23 SEATTLE, WA MOORE THEATRE Jan. 24 SPOKANE, WA THE KNITTING FACTORY Jan. 25 MISSOULA, MT WIMA THEATRE Jan. 28 SALINAS, CA FOX THEATRE Jan. 29 SANTA ROSA, CA WELLS FARGO CENTER Jan. 30 SAN FRANCISCO, CA NOB HILL MASONIC Jan. 31 SACRAMENTO, CA CREST THEATRE Feb. 5 LOS ANGELES, CA WILTERN Feb. 6... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stephen Sondheim takes the stage Oct 19, 2009
Sondheim returns to Northern California on Saturday for "Stephen Sondheim: A Life in the Theater" at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa ... Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Spring Road, Santa Rosa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
USF cuts fees to attract frustrated Cal State students Oct 17, 2009
The four regional campuses are in San Ramon, Cupertino, Santa Rosa and Sacramento, and all currently offer continuing education courses mostly at night. Eight new entry-level courses in philosophy, U.S. history, writing, public speaking, Spanish, statistics, psychology, politics and sociology will allow USF to use these classroom facilities during the day while helping CSU meet certain requirements. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Sneak previews: JC football Oct 17, 2009
Key wins: Fresno City beat Santa Rosa 35-21; West Hills beat Diablo Valley 31-23. Skinny: Rams are the most battle-tested Valley Conference team after working out the kinks in a brutal run of four road games against some of NorCal's best. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Jessie Maria White (11) Oct 16, 2009
Jessie was born in Santa Rosa, on Jan. 10,1991. She was the daughter of Terry and Janet White. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Graybar adds offices Oct 15, 2009
branch; and opening a full-service branch in Santa Rosa, Calif. It also expanded its City of Industry, Calif. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Mary A. Collins Oct 15, 2009
Active member of Autumn Leaves. A native of Crescent City, CA, Collins was the daughter of Portuguese immigrants from the Azores. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Left for dead, Carmina Salcido is back (25) Oct 15, 2009
Patricia Rile, a Santa Rosa talent agent who once enrolled Carmina's mother in a modeling class, said she has heard Carmina perform and was amazed. "She can sing anything, she has perfect pitch, she's far more talented than a lot of those people on American Idol.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Stockings for Troops finds new life, new location Oct 15, 2009
As to her own veteran sons, the eldest Ben, who was in the Navy as a combat medic for the Marines, has been out for four years, is a firefighter with the Southern Marin Fire Department and just bought a house in Santa Rosa in June. Anthony is still in the Marines, and has served 6 1/2 years with 1 1/2 left to go. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
No comments posted. Oct 15, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 2:31 PM PDT Mary A. Collins died in Santa Rosa on Oct. 2, 2009, at the age of 96. A native of Crescent City, CA, Collins was the daughter of Portuguese immigrants from the Azores. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
MJC women in tie for Big 8 lead Oct 14, 2009
The Pirates defeated powerhouse Santa Rosa JC 2-1 in stormy weather Tuesday to take a share of the Big 8 Conference lead ... Santa Rosa (7-3-1, 4-1 Big 8) scored early in the second half and could not convert on a penalty kick to tie the game. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Woman shot in face, escapes serious injury Oct 13, 2009
A 34-year-old Santa Rosa woman escaped serious injury Sunday after being shot in the face while on a boat in Hudeman Slough in what deputies are calling an apparent accidental shooting. But, Sgt. Greg Stashyn, with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department, said the incident is still under investigation. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Edmondson wins 2009 ladies Club Championship (1) Oct 13, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 3:40 PM PDT Michelle Edmondson of Santa Rosa is the Club Champion of the Windsor Women's Golf Club ... Carol Bade of Santa Rosa scored a 167, taking first place in the First Flight ... Second Flight low gross winners are Mary Buboltz of Santa Rosa, 196, Mary Bischoff of Santa Rosa, 196, and Mary Ann Gibbs of Santa Rosa, with a 197. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
David Archuleta Spreads Holiday Cheer Oct 13, 2009
11/24 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall 11/25 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall 11/27 Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Symphony/Hill Auditorium 11/29 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Performing Arts Center 11/28 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Theater 11/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre 12/2 Anaheim, CA The Grove 12/4 Rexburg, ID Hart Auditorium - BYU University, ID 12/6 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center 12/8 Kansas City, MO Midland Theater 12/9 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Auditorium 12/11 Waukegan, IL... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WHS grad paralyzed in crash (1) Oct 13, 2009
Jewett attends Santa Rosa Junior College and began the semester with health insurance but lost coverage approximately a week before the accident when he became a part time student. Walton said Jewett s family is considering transferring him to a specialized spine care facility to help with his rehabilitation but he will need support from the community. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Cal Tops Pacific, 158-87, to Win First Dual Meet of 2009-10 Season Oct 11, 2009
Sims, a Santa Rosa, Calif. native who won the 100 butterfly at the 2009 NCAA Championships last March, won the 100 fly against Pacific in a time of 55. (Calbears.com)
A breathtaking hike to San Jacinto Peak (2) Oct 11, 2009
At the divide the views are incredible, both to the southeast where Tahquitz Peak and the Santa Rosa Mountains loom and also to the north where you see views of the San Bernadino Mountains and San Gorgonian Peak. From this point it s less than three miles to the San Jacinto Peak. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Wendt Envisions the World (8) Oct 10, 2009
Envisioning the World will be displayed at the Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street in Santa Rosa, from October 2, 2009 through January 24, 2010. A series of lectures and public programs is being planned and can be found on the museums web site at. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Bauer's adding new commuter bus routes Oct 10, 2009
The San Francisco-based bus company is adding two Wi-Drive commuter routes on Monday, one between San Francisco and Santa Rosa and one between Fremont and Milpitas. These are early moves in an expansion that will take Bauer s Wi-Drive into Sacramento, Stockton, Napa, Sonoma, Gilroy and even Santa Cruz essentially much of Northern California. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
A culinary journey Oct 9, 2009
He and his wife moved to Santa Rosa where they lived for a few years until 2001 when they purchased the Visalia bed and breakfast inn, the Ben Maddox House. Handy cooked gourmet breakfasts and specialty dishes for catering events from the bed and breakfast for five years until 2006 when they sold it and moved to Hanford. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Patricia Drummond Fluitt Oct 8, 2009
Fluitt is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Bill and Norene Drummond of Paradise, CA; her sisters and brothers-in-law, David and Sherri Haase of Windsor, Steve and Linda Hoffman of Graton; and her four sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Darcy Fluitt of Santa Rosa, Mark and Natalia Fluitt of Meyersdale, PA, Larry and Lisa Fluitt of Soquel, CA, Gary and Katy Fluitt of Golden, CO. She had six granddaughters; six grandsons; five nieces, and four nephews. Share this Article. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
