REGION: 'June gloom' may be exiting Jun 21, 2009
Up on the Santa Rosa Plateau, Rob Hicks, a park interpreter for the Riverside County Park District, also is a big fan of the clouds. He said the extended coolness has lured more visitors to the scenic oak-covered reserve near Murrieta. (North County Times)
Lodi residents fall prey to senior center Ponzi scam Jun 19, 2009
In May, Attorney General Jerry Brown filed 79 criminal charges against each of three men: Gary T. Armitage, 59, of Healdsburg; Jeffery A. Guidi, 53, of Santa Rosa; and James Stanley Koenig, 56, of Redding. All face dozens of counts of securities fraud and residential burglary. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SVHS alums top defenders for amateur SC Jun 19, 2009
Three Sonoma alumni, Scott Preckwinkle (left, left photo), captain Chris Daly (middle photo) and Mickey Daly (right photo) played strong defense for their Sonoma County Sol men's amateur soccer team during Tuesday night's loss to the professional Portland Timber in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second-round match at Santa Rosa High School's Nevers Field ... Three Sonoma alumni, Scott Preckwinkle (left, left photo), captain Chris Daly (middle photo) and Mickey Daly (right photo) played strong... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
CALIFORNIAN: Diverse cast tackles the musical 'Smile' Jun 18, 2009
The principal action involves the highly volatile backstage goings on during the fictional beauty pageant California Young American Miss, held in Santa Rosa. As they prepare for and later present the pageant, a wide variety of character types clash, connect, and conspire while pursuing their individual quests. (North County Times)
High schoolers take to Zupo to face collegiate players Jun 17, 2009
MidgetBuchanan 3rd in Santa Rosa Meet. Lodi Track Club jumper Carlie Buchanan stared at the USA Track and Field Pacific Association Championships in Santa Rosa recently. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fair circuit stops twice at GGF Jun 17, 2009
Where: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Post time: 12:45 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
One-tank escapes for seven cities Jun 17, 2009
About 30 miles to the west is Keys View, a 5,100-foot bluff where you can take in the Santa Rosa Mountains and, on a very clear day, see all the way to Mexico. To go off-road, sign up with for a three-hour Jeep trip into the backcountry during sunset, with stops for stargazing, medicinal plant hunting and coyote tracking (888/440-5337, from $139). (CNN -- Travel)
Former KQED employee dies in crash Jun 16, 2009
Her husband, Charles Chapman, 53, was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries but is expected to survive, the CHP said. The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday about 4 miles north of Sebastopol near Graton. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Petrified: Calistoga's forest of stone Jun 16, 2009
Yet Medusa had nothing to do with the stone trees near the Sonoma-Napa boundary outside Santa Rosa ... My 45-minute walk ended at the visitor center, a glorified gift shop that sells pieces of petrified wood from elsewhere around Santa Rosa as well as fossils, such as trilobites, and gemstones, such as rose quartz and chunks of sulfur from India ... Yet Medusa had nothing to do with the stone trees near the Sonoma-Napa boundary outside Santa Rosa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The California Republic goes to war Jun 16, 2009
On June 19, 1846, just five days into the life of the California Republic, two of the youngest Flaggers, Thomas Cowie and George Fowler, went scouting toward Santa Rosa, home of Mariano Vallejo's mother-in-law, Maria Carrillo. The pair were readily caught by Mexican militiamen organized by Ramon Carrillo, Vallejo's brother-in-law, and Mesa Juan Padilla, a Petaluma Valley rancher. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Budget Deadline Looms; No Deal In Sight Jun 16, 2009
Assemblywoman Noreen Evans, the Santa Rosa Democrat who chairs the two-house committee that is trying to draft budget legislation, said she hopes the Senate and Assembly will have something to vote on in about a week or 10 days. But there seem to be internal differences among both Democrats and Republicans over how to close the deficit. (KCRA 3, CA)
Red Jeep Tours: A twilight adventure from the back of a jeep Jun 16, 2009
They conceived the idea of offering entertaining, educational jeep tours into the Santa Rosa Mountains. The tours were a success from the beginning and today offer adventures on 15 custom-built Jeep Scramblers with a total capacity of carrying 105 passengers at a time. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Hooker House re-opens Jun 5, 2009
He busied himself with ranching, land development and a campaign for the state legislature, in which he was defeated by a candidate from Santa Rosa. Frustrated and bored, he was a frequent customer of the Blue Wing tavern, and developed a reputation as a drinker, then a common affliction of military officers in peacetime, witness U.S. Grant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Time may not be right to sell off landmarks Jun 5, 2009
-- Judge Joseph A. Rattigan Building, Santa Rosa. Estimated value: $7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Chamber to elect new board Jun 5, 2009
I bring prior board experience serving on the Board of Directors of Plumtree Townhome Homeowners Association (Santa Rosa) for five years and the Windsor United Soccer Club for three years. Shaun Baker. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Take a spa-cation at the Embassy Suites La Quinta Jun 5, 2009
Embassy Suites La Quinta: 50-777 Santa Rosa Plaza, La Quinta / (760) 238-9081 (spa) / (760) 777-1711 (hotel). Article Rating. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Arlene Lucille Peterson (32) Jun 5, 2009
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Arlene's honor may be made to: the American Cancer Society, (Sonoma Unit) 2930 McBride Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403; Hospice By The Bay, 190 W. Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements under the direction of Duggan's Mission Chapel. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Full Story » Jun 4, 2009
Russell reported that all of the ballots from creditors were due in Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court in Santa Rosa on June 3, and as of last Friday (May 29), the count was 37-0 in favor of the plan. On June 12, the judge should approve the plan and then there will be a 10 day appeal period, which Russell expects to pass without any problems. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
North Bay anti-DUI chief accused of DUI Jun 3, 2009
(06-02) 16:57 PDT SANTA ROSA -- The man who runs Sonoma County's program that combats drunken driving has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, police said ... Thomas Newell, 53, was arrested in Santa Rosa about 3 p.m. Friday after an off-duty firefighter spotted a Mercedes-Benz driving recklessly on Bodega Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol ... Thomas Newell, 53, was arrested in Santa Rosa about 3 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
List of famous Bay Area high school grads Jun 2, 2009
Montgomery High, Santa Rosa, 1959. Journalist, author and member of the Little Rock 9. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Art at the Source Open Studio in Sonoma Jun 1, 2009
From Jenner and Bodega Bay on the coast to the western edge of Santa Rosa, the bucolic, bohemian side of Sonoma County is a hive of artists working on canvas, on looms, on film and in kilns. The Art at the Source Open Studio tour admits visitors behind the scenes to learn how 123 artists produce everything from fabric to photography and painting to pottery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Madera Speedway Results Jun 1, 2009
Trophy dash: Scott Winters (Tracy), Smith, Jeremy Grasty (Suisun City), Brad Villeggiante (Santa Rosa). Main (30): 1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Stimulus money trickling down May 30, 2009
com wrote on May 29, 2009 7:36 AM:" Maybe we could use some of that money to buy Plaza Liquors for the pot dispensary thereby making it more accessible, sustainable and green to those of us who are just too tired of going by bus to Santa Rosa just for a supply of our medicine. City Council and Mr. Mayor, are you listening? ". lizmac@sbcglobal. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Governor Details $5.5B In Additional Cuts May 27, 2009
The Santa Rosa Democrat said lawmakers could impose taxes on soda or oil and gas production. "I will look under every rock and every leaf so that we can make sure women and children are fed and their medical needs are taken care of," Evans said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Same-sex marriage fans, foes await court ruling May 27, 2009
-- Santa Rosa: 6 p.m., gathering at City Hall. Times and locations may change; check for details). (San Francisco Chronicle)
14 compete at MOC May 26, 2009
Facing the top finishers from the four large-school leagues that competed in Saturdays North Coast Section Redwood Empire Area Meet at Santa Rosa High School, was a tough challenge for 26 Sonoma Valley High School athletes ... Rounding out the top-15 were Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Redwood, Novato, Del Norte, Maria Carrillo, Marin Catholic, Sir Francis Drake, Terra Linda, Fortuna, Sonoma, Windsor, Cardinal Newman and Rancho Cotate ... SCL-champion Petaluma also claimed the NCS Redwood girls... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Three Northern Calif. men charged in Ponzi scheme May 25, 2009
James Stanley Koenig, 57, of Redding; Gary Armitage, 59, of Healdsburg; and Jeffery Guidi, 54, of Santa Rosa were arrested Thursday. They've been charged with 228 crimes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
GI Bill's wording costs state's student vets May 24, 2009
"I did want to come to California," said Teresa Guerin, who is in the Air Force with her husband and had been planning to move with him from Texas to Santa Rosa, where he would be a recruiter and she would pursue a master's of business administration after her enlistment. But after finding that the new GI Bill would not pay her graduate tuition, Guerin and her husband requested reassignment in Texas. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Your Bay Area independent bookstore guide May 24, 2009
Copperfield's Books 2316 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa (707) 578-8938 ... Sawyers News 733 Fourth St., Santa Rosa (707) 542-1311 ... Treehorn Books 625 Fourth St., Santa Rosa (707) 525-1782. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
DA's son pleads guilty to DUI in fatal crash May 23, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
3 charged in alleged $200M Ponzi scheme May 23, 2009
James Stanley Koenig, 57, of Redding; Gary T. Armitage, 59, of Healdsburg; and Jeffery A. Guidi, 54, of Santa Rosa are in custody. Bail has been set at $5 million each. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hanalei Bay named Americas top beach May 23, 2009
Grayton Beach State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. 1993. (MSNBC -- Travel)
3 Calif. men charged in $200 million scam May 23, 2009
James Stanley Koenig, 57, of Redding, Gary T. Armitage, 59, of Healdsburg, and Jeffery A. Guidi, 54, of Santa Rosa, face charges of defrauding more than 1,000 investors across California, many of them retirees who lost much of their life savings. Attorney General Jerry Brown said the men operated 55 businesses that collapsed over a 10-year period. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Annual Burn Relay nets $45,000.87 May 22, 2009
Santa Rosa firefighter Matt Secunia organized the first Northern California Burn Relay (Relays are also conducted around the Bay Area and in Southern California) and he had two goals when founding the event, to raise money and educate residents. It is amazing how many children, even to this day with the education that is out there, still suffer from burn injuries, he said. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Council passes on medical pot May 22, 2009
Brown's wife, Jewel Mathieson, is owner and operator of a medical marijuana dispensary in Santa Rosa ... "My caregiver and I are old. We can't grow marijuana, and we can't get to Santa Rosa to buy it.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Letters to the Editor May 22, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009. I expect the state and city governments to provide many services necessary to me, such as clean water and waste disposal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Say a prayer for California May 19, 2009
His parent company, Jackson Family Wines in Santa Rosa, owns 35 labels in addition to Kendall-Jackson, including Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, La Crema, Edmeades and Monterey Vineyards. Caroline Shaw, a spokeswoman for Kendall-Jackson, couldn't say yet whether there's been a spike in sales as a result of Rachel Alexandra's win but did want us to know that the horse's popularity is almost matched by Kendall-Jackson's $14 Vintners' Reserve, the best-selling chardonnay in the United States for the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Still running May 19, 2009
An auto accident on the way to Santa Rosa cost Holden one eye and almost took his life. He thinks he fell asleep, ran off the road and hit an oak tree which crushed the driver's side of the car. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Comparing state, county May 19, 2009
8 percent; Santa Rosa at 18. 7 percent and Cloverdale, 19. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Prep Roundup: Brayton makes it 3 for III in tennis May 16, 2009
ENOCHS TANDEM OUT, at Santa Rosa Enochs doubles pair Yann Libbrecht and Trevor Wright was defeated in the section semifinals by top-seeded Nelson Hosely and Jimmy Stone of Davis of Yolo 6-0, 6-1. The Davis team went on to win the tournament and dropped only six games in four matches. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Jess's girl set to take on best boys in Preakness May 15, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. CALIFORNIA vintner Jess Jackson entered filly Rachel Alexandra against 12 colts in the $US1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Prep Roundup: Sierra wins for grieving coach May 15, 2009
DIVISION I, at Santa Rosa Enochs' Yann Libbrecht and Trevor Wright, doubles partners for only six matches, won twice Thursday to advance to the Division I semifinals. They beat Sahil Gupta and Matt Yee of Elk Grove's Franklin 6-3, 6-0, then beat Jesuit's Jared Nangle and Joe Thomas 6-3, 4-6, 4-0 (injury). (Modesto Bee, CA)
New principal named for Fitch May 15, 2009
Currently, shes with Santa Rosa City Schools and as part of district staff has helped Helen Lehman Elementary school exit from Program Improvement status ... Stringfellow has taught children from Kindergarten to middle school, mentored young teachers as an advisor for Santa Rosa City Schools beginning teacher support program, and was involved in the Peer Assistance and Review program for the Santa Rosa School District. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Calif. Ordering Layoffs To Cover $15.4B Deficit May 15, 2009
"It's going to be pretty tough to be a child in the state of California after this," said Assemblywoman Noreen Evans of Santa Rosa. Under the larger deficit, Schwarzenegger also proposed transferring illegal immigrants in the state prison system to federal custody. (Click2Houston, TX)
> Business Profile: 'Living Roof' landscaper grows May 14, 2009
Vicki Thompson Jensen Corporate Holdings CEO John Vlay is expanding his business in Sacramento and Santa Rosa after purchasing Huppe Landscape Co. Inc. of Roseville ... LOCATIONS: Main office and yard in San Jose, main branches in Roseville and Santa Rosa ... SHORT-TERM GOAL: Jensen wants to fully integrate and grow the Huppe branches it acquired in Sacramento and Santa Rosa, and create a sustainable business in landscape construction in Sacramento. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene May 12, 2009
The Safe School Ambassadors curriculum is being used at several Sonoma County campuses, including Santa Rosa Middle School. To hear the award-winning broadcast of the "Safe Schools Ambassadors," go to. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Plane crash-lands at Sonoma County Airport May 8, 2009
Snarski, 68, and his passengers, Hialeah Reilich of Sebastopol, and Becky Saala of Santa Rosa, were not hurt in the crash. Emergency crews responded but the aircraft didn't catch fire. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Winegrowers balking at use of wastewater May 8, 2009
NSCARP wastewater would come mainly from the City of Santa Rosa s Laguna Subregional Treatment Plant near Sebastopol that treats and disposes of sewage from the cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol and the Roseland area. Most of the treated wastewater now goes to the Geysers to recharge steam fields but it s also used to irrigate parks, school playgrounds, golf courses and for agricultural irrigation, including vineyards, elsewhere in the county. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Caf St. Rose has settled into its new home May 8, 2009
When the eclectic California cuisine-themed restaurant opened in downtown Santa Rosa in 2006, it had but 15 seats crammed into a storefront. Malicki sought to enlarge the property, but when that didn't work out, he relocated to the former Two Crows Roadhouse, with two 30-seat dining rooms and a 55-seat patio. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Happenings in Sonoma Valley May 8, 2009
Television chef Joey Altman will emcee the cookery of Antonio Ghilarducci of the Depot Hotel, Jameson Miller of Deuce, and Josh Silvers of Syrah Bistro in Santa Rosa. Sonoma High School Culinary Program students Alicia Armstrong, Thomas Connors and Jenna Freeman will serve as sous-chefs, and judges will be Carlo Cavallo of Sonoma Merit ge, Gordon Drysdale of Pizza Antica and myself. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Youth dies when oak crushes vehicle May 6, 2009
Sgt. Robert Mota, with the Santa Rosa office of the California Highway Patrol, said the youth was identified as 5-year-old Nicholas Kirby, of Glen Ellen ... Mota said Kirby was eastbound about the 6800 block of Bennett Valley Road between Santa Rosa and Kenwood, shortly before 9:30 a.m. when the oak fell on their vehicle, crushing it ... Michael Kirby was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tree falls on truck, kills Marin deputy's son May 6, 2009
(05-05) 23:22 PDT Santa Rosa -- An apparent freak accident claimed the life of 5-year-old boy near Santa Rosa when a massive oak tree broke from its base Tuesday and crushed the pickup truck the boy was riding in, authorities said ... It's a mystery why the 50-foot-tall tree trunk broke off about 3 1/2 feet from the ground and plunged onto the pickup's roof as it headed east on Bennett Valley Road, a wooded, undulating stretch of blacktop southeast of Santa Rosa ... The boy's father, Michael... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
REGION: Obama boosts area's wilderness inventory May 6, 2009
A little more well known is the nearby 8,300-acre Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve ... The remnant of an ancient coastal forest, the long-needled Torrey Pine lives in only two places in the world today ---- at the reserve and on Santa Rosa Island off the coast of Santa Barbara. (North County Times)
Boy, 5, Killed By Falling Oak Tree May 6, 2009
Accident Took Place Near Santa Rosa ... The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on a tree-lined stretch of Bennett Valley Road, about five miles east of Santa Rosa. (KSBW 8, CA)
More ways to enjoy family travel (3) May 5, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Edition. " Open once again and serving travelers, it is truly a blast to the past with a marvelous nod to California history. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the Kelso Depot Visitor Center is about 23 miles north and 35 miles south of Baker on I-40; look for Kelbaker Road. Michael Glore, supervisory park ranger, said there are ranger programs year round such as the Kelso Dunes Walk on Saturdays. Children will like the Mojave National Preserve Activity book that... (Malibu Times, CA)
Celebrating harmony - and Elvis May 3, 2009
Local Search Site Search. Boston Visitors' Guide. (Boston Globe)
Calif. motorcyclist killed in crash in Lyon County May 2, 2009
State trooper Chuck Allen says Wallace Moore Jr. of Santa Rosa was riding with a group of other motorcyclists at about 11:25 a.m. Friday when he failed to negotiate a curve on State Route 338 about 20 miles south of Smith. The highway connects Smith Nevada to Bridgeport, Calif. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Colleges: 2nd title for senior at CSUS May 2, 2009
Modesto JC's Tom Nomof fell to Fresno's Hank Bessinger 6-2, 6-3, in the qualifying round for the state tournament at the NorCal finals in Santa Rosa. The Pirates (14-4) finished fourth in NorCal. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Don't let the flu scare you May 1, 2009
Don't let the flu scare you. Article:Don't let the flu scare you:/c/a/2009/04/30/EDSL17BHGA.DTL Article:Don't let the flu scare you:/c/a/2009/04/30/EDSL17BHGA.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Shannon Rae Harlan May 1, 2009
Shannon was born in Santa Rosa, Calif. the daughter of Leland and Virginia (Cadwell) Harlan. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Local sports briefs Apr 30, 2009
Joao Nogueira, Hank Bessinger, Taavi Himmist and Brad Fernandez won straight-set singles matches as top-seeded Fresno City College defeated No. 2 Foothill 5-2 for the Northern California championship at Santa Rosa Junior College. Bartos Micher and Fernandez also teamed for a 6-3, 6-0 doubles win for the 21-1 Rams, who will meet an undetermined SoCal champion for the state title May 9-10 at the Natomas Racquet Club in Sacramento. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Traveling Teddies come home Apr 30, 2009
Kate Cavanagh's teddie, "Wally" had a trip that included visiting the Golden Gate Bridge (her great-grandparents walked across it when it first opened), the Peanuts cartoon museum in Santa Rosa, California (her grandmother interviewed Charles Schultz for her high school newspaper) and secretary of state confirmation hearings for Hilary Clinton (while visiting Kate's aunt and uncle). A few of the places Wally visited include nearby Grinnell, Ames and Des Moines to Seattle, Wash. (Kalona News, IA)
Minor injuries Apr 30, 2009
Six people, three children and three adults, complained of pain, after an 18-wheeler ran into the back of a Santa Rosa school bus Wednesday morning on Highway 12 just outside the Bouverie Preserve ... Six people, three children and three adults, complained of pain, after an 18-wheeler ran into the back of a Santa Rosa school bus Wednesday morning on Highway 12 just outside the Bouverie Preserve ... According to the California Highway Patrol, the bus, driven by Irene Mitchell, 61, of Santa Rosa,... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
2 Killed In Boat Crash Honored At YMCA Apr 29, 2009
Amanda Barton, 22, Santa Rosa, Calif ... Jaimie A. Hole, 22, Santa Rosa, Calif ... Melvin D. Bethel, 37, Ponte Vedra Beach; Karey Rae Cavicchioli, 19, Jax Beach; Jaimie A. Hole, 22, Santa Rosa, Calif,; Frank Moore, age unknown, California; Josh Moore, 18, California; Justin Thomas Moore, 23, Ponte Vedra. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Richard C. Corwin Apr 29, 2009
then to the San Francisco Bay Area with lengthy stays in Santa Rosa and San Jose. During this time, Richard worked as an engineer for U.S. Steel, as a realtor and then as a mortgage broker while they raised their two sons. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
