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RACE NO. 1 IN THE ROAD TO 500 WAS STEVE JOHNSON'S DEFINING EXPERIENCE
When Steve Johnson rolls into the waterbox for his burnout to begin his 500th race at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals today, he likely won’t be reminiscing that he made it this far. Instead, he’ll be amazed that he survived race No. 1. Johnson made his professional debut at...
Sonoma Developer Ken Mattson Faces Defaults and Auctions of Several Properties
Sonoma Developer Ken Mattson is facing more defaults and possible auctions of his properties. The Press Democrat reports that KS Mattson Properties has received at least 13 default notices since June 28, representing up to 19 different addresses in and around the city of Sonoma. In addition, nearly a dozen of Mattson’s properties are scheduled to go up for public auction in August if mortgage payments aren’t brought up to date or an agreement reached with lenders. The properties involved are mostly residential homes but also include the Cottage Inn & Spa, an Inn to Remember, office buildings, apartments or condominiums, a warehouse and a small shopping center.
CAPPS COUNTING HIS BLESSINGS AFTER WALKING AWAY FROM SEATTLE CRASH - CREDITS SAFETY ADVANCEMENTS
Ron Capps racked his brain on Wednesday afternoon, trying to find the answer to a question. Still, he couldn’t, as he drove his motorcoach to Sonoma Raceway for this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Was there another crash he’d experienced as bad as last week’s mayhem at the...
Execution of Simple Game Plan Key for Brittany Force
Disappointed by an early exit following an impressive qualifying performance last week at Seattle, Wash., two-time Top Fuel World Champion Brittany Force is looking for redemption this week at one of her favorite venues in the Mission Foods drag racing series. “Sonoma (Raceway) is one of my favorite tracks and...
Flora Fire Now 75-Percent Contained While a Suspect has Been Arrested for the Blaze
A Redding-area man has been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s Flora Fire outside Healdsburg and Windsor. Cal Fire the fire started after he drove his car 4 miles without a right front tire. 44-year-old Justin Roy Jones of Anderson started the fire on Chalk Hill Road east of Healdsburg. The friction caused sparks that ignited three separate fires that eventually cpmbined into the Flora Fire burning about 36 acres. It is 75-percent contained. Jones was booked into the Sonoma County Jail around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jones is one of several arrests related to wildfires in what’s become a dangerous fire year.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Influential Wine Country Architect Howard Backen Dies at 88
Anyone who has spent time in Napa has likely been in a Howard Backen-designed building. The prolific co-founder of Backen & Backen Architecture designed upwards of 300 private homes, 40 restaurants and more than 60 wineries, many of which are located in Napa Valley. His signature farmhouse-chic style champions functionality and natural harmony, favors discreet affluence over ostentation, and has defined the Napa aesthetic over the last three decades. Backen, arguably one of Napa's most influential figures without ever touching a wine grape, died July 22 at 88.
Judge rules in favor of recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
A judge has tentatively ruled that the public ethics commission overstepped its bounds in a document request related to a recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, and if the commission accepts the ruling, the hearing will be canceled.
Warriors $12.8 Million Signing Named Among ‘Best Additions’ of NBA Summer
The Golden State Warriors had one of the best summers in the NBA, both in the aggregate and on a player-specific basis. Kevin Pelton of ESPN offered the Dubs a B+ offseason grade, despite losing Klay Thompson inside the Western Conference to the Dallas Mavericks. The primary reason for Pelton’s optimism around the Warriors’ moves is the addition of De’Anthony Melton.
Shawn Langdon Slowing Down, Tasting Wine Between Races
When the opportunity presents itself, even guys that are happiest driving 330 mph like to slow down, play some golf and taste some wine. The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Season resumes July 26-28, 2024 at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, Calif. Shawn Langdon made the most...
Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments worries advocates, but local officials say little is likely to change
Sonoma County advocates for people who are experiencing homelessness reacted with alarm Thursday to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s same-day executive order to California agencies to remove homeless encampments from state property. North Bay officials, meanwhile, said they were analyzing the local implications of the order but suggested that Newsom’s directive would not immediately produce any changes in ...
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