Expert Tips for Avoiding School Lunch Box Battles Aug 22, 2008
(ARA) - She's not leaving the house in that skirt. He's not playing on the football team if his grade average drops below a C. And no one, but no one, is going to have potato chips or chocolate cupcakes for lunch. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Its back to school time again Aug 22, 2008
The Healdsburg Tribune News. Its back to school time again. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
SDAT: what next? Aug 22, 2008
The Windsor Times News. by Matthew HallNews Editor. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Blue Shields foundation gives $7.7M in Q3 grants, many in SF Bay Area Aug 22, 2008
Other Northern California organizations that received third-quarter grants included the University Corp./San Francisco State ($179,000), Sacramento s California Primary Care Association ($250,000), San Francisco s ($100,000), San Jose s ($90,000), ($50,000), Sonoma Valley Hospital ($25,000) and Oakland s National Housing & Community Development Law Project ($50,000). In Southern California, other grant winners included UCLA ($450,000) and Los Angeles ($150,000). (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Health agencies fall ill to budget impasse Aug 22, 2008
Thu, August 21, 6:54 PM Both Sonoma Valley Hospital and the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center are feeling the financial pinch as the state legislature rounds out its eighth week without negotiating a state budget ... McSweeney said Sonoma Valley Hospital would benefit greatly from the reimbursement but administrators aren't holding their breath for the 250,000 that the state has withheld this summer ... Although a number of federal grants have saved the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Another apple moth quarantine Aug 22, 2008
The second moth, found on Ramal Road in Sonoma County, was confirmed Aug. 15. CDFA had initially announced there would be no quarantine due to the moth found in Sonoma, but Lyle said that was before his department realized the other moth was found in such close proximity ... "Obviously, it'd be a lot easier if we weren't in the middle of the harvest," said Nick Frey, president of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Genevieve Van Winkle (34) Aug 22, 2008
Mom worked and retired from Sonoma Developmental Center after 25 years of service ... Arrangements under the directions of Duggan's Mission Chapel, Mission Cremation Service, Sonoma, CA 95476 ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
Contributions: Interstitial Cystitis Network, 4983 Sonoma Highway, Suite L, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Arrangements: Donohue Funeral Home, Newtown Square. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 21, 2008
Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County, practice and qualifying. Infineon Raceway. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Top IRL cars damaged NASCAR slams Gibbs' team for cheating Aug 21, 2008
(08-20) 20:00 PDT -- One of the most successful teams in the Indy Racing League will be without its best two cars at this weekend's Peak Antifreeze Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County at Infineon Raceway ... NASCAR announced its 2009 schedule Tuesday, and Sonoma County is on the slate for the 22nd consecutive year with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on June 21. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
IndyCar's Dixon could uncork title-clincher Sunday in wine country Aug 21, 2008
Scott Dixon could be the first driver this season to clinch a major motor racing championship Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma ... Rolex Grand-Am Sports Cars: Armed Forces 250, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma (2 hours, 45 minutes; 2 ... IndyCar Series: Grand Prix of Sonoma, Infineon Raceway (80 laps, 2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NCAA yanks reins on horse-collar tackles Aug 21, 2008
Roger Penske's IndyCar team is scrambling to replace its two cars for this weekend's Northern California race after they were damaged in a transporter truck fire while en route to Sonoma. Penske had two other cars already in Sonoma because the team was testing there last week. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Local soccer results Aug 21, 2008
Shock 2, Sonoma County Alliance 1. California Cougars 2, Livermore Shock 0. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pet Friendly Inns Santa Rosa Califo... Aug 20, 2008
Pet Friendly Inns Santa Rosa California: Travel With Pets to Sonoma Wine Country North of San Francisco ... Travel With Pets to Sonoma Wine Country North of San Francisco ... Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma Valley, famed as a leisure getaway with over 200 wineries. (Suite101.com)
Sales, Median Prices in July for California Homes Aug 20, 2008
By The Associated Press August 19, 2008 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. The number of new and resale homes sold during June and median prices, with annual percentage changes, in selected California counties. (ABC News -- Wire)
This Week in Pac-10 Men's Soccer Aug 20, 2008
Aug. 20 Sonoma State at STANFORD (ex) 7 p.m. PT. Fri. (Pac-10.org)
Former Galt High pitcher Amanda Monday signs with Idaho State Aug 20, 2008
She also received interest from Humboldt State, Stanislaus State, Sonoma State and numerous schools back east. Idaho State also offered an opportunity for Monday to contribute to a program that is only in its third year. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
California Realtors: Q2 entry-level housing affordability up to 48% Aug 20, 2008
The Monterey, Northern Wine Country, Palm Springs/Lower Desert, Santa Barbara County, Southern California, Merced, Riverside, and Sonoma regions all reached record-high affordability levels in the second quarter. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Head-on accident Aug 19, 2008
According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Moise Gomez, 22, of Sonoma, was westbound on Napa Road and collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by Kathryn States, 23, of Glen Ellen ... According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Moise Gomez, 22, of Sonoma, was westbound on Napa Road and collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by Kathryn States, 23, of Glen Ellen ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Apple moth found on Ramal Road Aug 19, 2008
A 15-square-mile stretch of Sonoma Valley, located along Arnold Drive from Leveroni to Madrone Road, has been under state quarantine since May after two moths were discovered in the same vicinity - the first found in February and the second in April ... Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner Lisa Correia said the state will place more than 300 insect traps throughout the area to search for more moths ... The light brown apple moth is an invasive pest native to Australia that was first... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
I-T earns honors in state contest Aug 19, 2008
Mon, August 18, 6:15 PM The Sonoma Index-Tribune has received word that it has won five awards, including three major ones and two other significant ones in the 2008 California Newspaper Publishers Association's Better Newspapers Contest ... Expressing his thoughts on the awards, Lynch said, "For more than 125 years, our family has been running the Index-Tribune. To us, it is more than just our business, it truly is our 'baby.' We care for it, we nurture it and we take pride in publishing it for... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Plaza pond unlikely host for West Nile Aug 19, 2008
Last week Sonoma City Councilmember Ken Brown met with environmental experts to discuss the status of the Plaza duck pond, looking at both the health of the birds and the cleanliness of the water ... But while additional research is planned, Nizza Sequeira with the Marin/Sonoma Vector Control District said West Nile virus is unlikely to be a problem in the Plaza pond ... There have only been two confirmed cases in Sonoma County, which include a dead bird found in Windsor and a positive mosquito... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Wine Wise: Top-scoring California gold-medal values Aug 19, 2008
Bonterra 2006 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. Cycles Gladiator 2006 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. (Winona Daily News, MN)
2008 Women's Volleyball Season Outlook Aug 19, 2008
Last but not least amongst returning players is junior middle hitter (Sonoma, Calif. . (Calbears.com)
HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2009(SM) Located in Sonoma Valley, CA Aug 19, 2008
The 13th annual HGTV Dream Home will be located in the world famous valley and phenomenal town of Sonoma, California ... Nearby, the scenic town of Sonoma is perfect for strolling, shopping and dining ... A myriad of outdoor activities, indulgent spas, world class dining and wines, art and culture make Sonoma THE place to live an amazing California lifestyle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Summer Fun with Cherries Aug 18, 2008
(ARA) - The beginning of the summer brings to mind bare feet in the grass, running through sprinklers and eating cherries with juice dripping down your chin. California Bing cherry season is short, so the time for delicious fun with cherries is now. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Third apple moth discovered Aug 18, 2008
Thu, August 14, 6:46 PM On Friday, a third light brown apple moth was found in Sonoma on Ramal Road near the Napa County line ... The first two moths were found in Sonoma in February and April, causing the state to impose a 15-mile quarantine zone that stretches north to Elderidge ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Liberty Title hit with $2.8M verdict Aug 18, 2008
The lawsuit claimed that Wentzel, Gilliland and LandAmerica conspired to raid employees from North America s Solano, Sonoma and Contra Costa county operations to staff Liberty. Gilliland was a majority shareholder of the competing business for at least a year while he was president of North American s Northern California operations, according to the lawsuit. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Tasting visitors can wear out their welcome Aug 17, 2008
She referred to Healdsburg in Sonoma County, which she said has an ordinance to deal with a similar concentration of tasting rooms, and recommended a similar ordinance for Los Olivos. According to Healdsburg senior planner Lynn Goldberg, the Healdsburg City Council decided not to adopt a numeric cap but to have the city's Planning Commission review applications for new tasting rooms on a case-by-case basis. (Santa Maria Times)
Wedding: Arellano/Pappas Aug 16, 2008
The couple honeymooned in Fort Bragg, Mendocino and Sonoma County. Reader Comments We welcome comments from registered users of our Web site. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Leonard remains feisty, but far from big leagues Aug 16, 2008
In 2000, he managed the Sonoma County Crushers of the now-defunct Western Baseball League and has since worked the community college ranks at Antelope Valley College in Palmdale. Still questioning his love for the game. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Harvest Report: Early start for sparkling grapes Aug 16, 2008
Gloria Ferrer started picking Pinot Noir from a vineyard in Sonoma Valley's Glen Ellen the last week of July. Specializing in sparkling wines, Gloria Ferrer picks grapes earlier so they maintain the high acidity that is vital to sparkling wine. (San Francisco Chronicle)
State's schools improve, achievement gap widens Aug 16, 2008
Sonoma County's tiny Two Rock Union Elementary leaped 22 points in English proficiency since 2004, from 45 to 67 percent. Alameda County's Sunol Glen Unified made a leap of 33 percentage points in math proficiency since 2004, from 35 to 68 percent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
With wine, let your palate recalibrate your budget Aug 15, 2008
2005 Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma Coast, $22 ... 2006 Matanzas Creek, Sonoma Valley, $29. (USA Today -- Life)
Read more... Aug 15, 2008
Diana Humple, MS, Sonoma State University - Conservation Genetics. Brian Johnson, PhD, Antioch University New England - Environmental Education. (PNN Online)
Winning by default Aug 15, 2008
Candidates for the Sonoma City Council, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the Valley of the Moon Water District, the Kenwood Fire Protection District and the Kenwood School District faced no opposition - so there will be no election. There will be races for the Sonoma Valley Health Care District, the Valley of the Moon Fire Protection District and the Sonoma County Board of Education, Area 1 ... In the race that probably affects more voters in the Valley than any other, there are four... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Tragic encounters with mountain lions (37) Aug 15, 2008
Editor, Index-Tribune: Pardon me if I don't share Mr. Richard Dale's (Sonoma Ecology Center) "excitement" about the proliferating mountain lion population here. The surge in "big kitty" numbers in the Sonoma Valley and the rest of California has led to some tragic encounters ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Red, blue ban at SVHS Aug 15, 2008
Thu, August 14, 6:46 PM When school starts next week at Sonoma Valley High School, there will be no solid blue or red clothing allowed ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE ... 117 WEST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA. 95476 (707) 938-2111. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
River Rock Entertainment Authority Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Aug 15, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The River Rock Entertainment Authority (the Authority), the operator of the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California, today announced second quarter operating results for the period ended June 30, 2008 ... The Tribe has 947 enrolled members and approximately 75-acre reservation in Sonoma County, California. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Churchgoers report irreverent interruption Aug 14, 2008
The account was opened in Sonoma, and the case has been forwarded to the Sonoma County Sheriff s Office for investigation. Suspicious circumstance. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Sanders, Gallian win council seats by default Aug 14, 2008
That means that only two candidates have qualified for the two open Sonoma City Council seats and the council itself will have the option of appointing the two nominees to four-year terms ... City Manager Linda Kelly said canceling the election would save the city about 7,000 in election costs since the council contest would be the only strictly Sonoma measure on the Nov. 4 ballot ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
A's Ziegler gets thrill ride to ballpark Aug 14, 2008
" The unique event was also a promotion for the upcoming PEAK Antifreeze Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County at Infineon Raceway, Aug. 22-24. The race weekend will feature all of open-wheel racing's biggest stars, including Patrick, Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti and defending Sonoma champion Scott Dixon, who also won the Indy 500 earlier this year. "It's always neat to interact with athletes from other sports," Hamilton said. "We talked about baseball and motor sports and I think he had a... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
California: Wildfires scorch state, federal budgets Aug 14, 2008
Waterbury, 55, moved to the tiny Sierra foothills town of Jarbo Gap a year ago after living most of his life near the Russian River in Sonoma County, where flooding was the greater danger. Virtually everyone in California is in high risk, he said between fixing sandwiches for diners at Scooters Cafe, a popular gathering spot for area residents. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ambrose shows up Nascar superstars Aug 12, 2008
The victory was the team's best finish since Ricky Rudd's runner-up in 2005 at Sonoma in California. Hyder was thrilled with his driver. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
N. California line is still a work in progress (618) Aug 12, 2008
The agency is governed by a nine-member board, with representatives from Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin counties. While Humboldt officials hope to eventually see the restoration of the entire line, Marin residents have filed a lawsuit to stop any work from commencing. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Honored on Firefighter Appreciation Day Aug 12, 2008
He's been president of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau (twice), spent 12 years on the board of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, and is in his 40th year as chief of the Schell-Vista Volunteer Fire Department. He's been honored by the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, the Sonoma County Harvest Fair and now he's been named Grand Marshal of the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Body of elderly man found at base of rural Sonoma County cliff Aug 12, 2008
Article:Body of elderly man found at base of rural Sonoma Count:/c/a/2008/08/10/BA4K128P48. DTL Article:Body of elderly man found at base of rural Sonoma Count:/c/a/2008/08/10/BA4K128P48 ... (08-10) 21:18 PDT Sonoma. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Student aid requests soar as economy plummets Aug 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008. (08-10) 19:16 PDT -- Record numbers of college students are lining up for financial aid - and asking for more of it - as the nation's economic woes hit campuses across the country. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Malware How-to's Part of Computer Science Class Aug 12, 2008
It's not easy to reach Sonoma State University Professor George Ledin these days. Thanks to a Newsweek article profiling his computer science classes with an emphasis on the creation of malware like Trojan horses and keyloggers, a lot of people want to talk to him. (CIO Information Network)
Notebook: Ambrose shines again on big weekend Aug 11, 2008
It was the first top-five finish for the Wood Brothers since 2005 on the road course at Sonoma. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Busch wins Watkins Glen, makes road course history Aug 11, 2008
His win Sunday completed a trifecta on road courses that includes the Nationwide race in Mexico in April and the Cup race at Sonoma in June. Busch also joined another select group. (North County Times)
Call for Artists: National Juried Digital Art and Photography Exhibition Aug 11, 2008
She received a Bachelor's Degree in painting from Sonoma State University, Master of Arts Degree in painting from California State University Sacramento and Master of Fine Arts Degree in painting from San Francisco Art Institute. She has exhibited throughout the Northern California region since 1982, and has lectured and taught studio art since 1986 at Yuba Community College, San Francisco Art Institute, Sierra College, Cosumnes River College, and California State University Sacramento. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Wine Country Fine Dining, On A Budget Aug 10, 2008
Owner of the ultra-hip Cyrus restaurant in Sonoma, Calif ... Keane is executive chef and owner of Cyrus restaurant in Sonoma County, the heart of California wine country ... (7:47)Owner of the ultra-hip Cyrus restaurant in Sonoma, Calif. (CBS News)
Industry Buzz Aug 10, 2008
Sonoma Valley Film Festival co-directors Brenda and Marc Lhormer in turn approached husband-and-wife filmmaking team Jody Savin and Randall Miller to polish the script and make the movie. "Bottle Shock's" mellow mid-'70s vibe draws on a soundtrack featuring four Doobie Brothers songs, which were licensed through the offices of the band's manager, Bruce Cohn, himself a vintner. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gallo gives grant to UNO for wine education Aug 10, 2008
Officials say 12 of the school's students will travel to the Napa and Sonoma wine regions August 14-21 to learn about viticulture and enology. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Experience counts for accountant-racer Davis Aug 9, 2008
It's three weeks away from the Aug. 30 Spec Miata Festival Race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. Davis currently stands in second place in the GT-1 class of the San Francisco Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) 2008 road racing season. (The Union Democrat)
2008 Women's Soccer Outlook Aug 9, 2008
Benz netted a combined 57 goals during her final two seasons at Sonoma Valley High School. Freshmen and could be in the mix, as well. (Calbears.com)
More rattlers than ever this year Aug 8, 2008
Predictably, the rattlers are most often found in the rural areas of Sonoma where development meets nature - the six snakes Hoffmann picked up were from a residence on Moon Mountain Road ... Keeping safe while enjoying Sonoma's vast open space will mean staying alert and aware this summer ... THE SONOMA INDEX-TRIBUNE. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
'Rocky' With Wine Aug 7, 2008
People in the Bay Area had known for decades that the wine coming out of Napa and Sonoma was good stuff, but the French owned the concept of "fine wine." ... Filmmakers Miller and Savin have made an inoffensive enough picture about winemaking in the '70s - Napa and Sonoma are certainly filmed gloriously, in golden light throughout - but it lacks the character and depth of a product whose value increases with age. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Worth the time to find out where chandonnay is from Aug 7, 2008
Using grapes from both the Napa and Sonoma parts of Carneros, MacRostie gets good acidity, apple and spice notes. Well balanced. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Golf courses try to play through drought Aug 7, 2008
Sonoma County Water Agency: Urging voluntary conservation. May need to implement mandatory conservation depending on water levels in Lake Mendocino and requirements for salmon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Emotional Survivors Lap Aug 5, 2008
LEO MERLE helps lead a river of purple-shirted participants around the Sonoma Valley High School track Saturday during the Survivors Lap, which starts Relay for Life ... Mon, August 4, 6:22 PM With 60 teams and hundreds of participants, Sonoma Valley's annual Relay for Life, held this past weekend at Sonoma Valley High School, brought in more than 235,000 and counting ... This year's event promoted the American Cancer Society's new Relay for Life motto, "Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back."... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Wine Wise: California State Fair competition winners Aug 5, 2008
Valley of the Moon Winery 2006 Sonoma Rosato di Sangiovese. South Coast Winery 2007 Temecula Valley Gewurztraminer. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Cal State East Bay gets OK for NCAA Division II Aug 5, 2008
As a result of that approval, the university now awaits word on whether it will be accepted to compete in the , a Walnut Creek-based league that includes such fellow campuses as those in San Francisco, Sonoma, Humboldt, Chico, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Pomona, Monterey Bay, Stanislaus and Dominguez Hills, as well as UC-San Diego. "We are excited to be on the first step toward Division II membership," said Debby De Angelis, Cal State East Bay's director of athletics. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Sonoma County sweep finds thousands of pot plants Aug 5, 2008
Sonoma County authorities say they've destroyed nearly $2 million worth of marijuana plants during a weeklong operation to find marijuana gardens. A Sonoma County Sheriff's Department spokesman says as part of an annual eradication operation, agents with the Sheriff's Department and the California Department of Justice last week destroyed about 62,000 plants in sites near Annapolis, Cazadero, Salmon Creek and Lake Sonoma. (Fresno Bee -- State)
