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Chase Van Sant Takes Top Spot on Day 1 in Sonoma
Still riding high after his first career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory on Sunday in Seattle, Chase Van Sant kept rolling on Friday in Sonoma, taking the provisional No. 1 spot with a run of 6.768 at 197.10 on his Trick Tools Suzuki at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.. Should that hold, Van Sant, the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year, would pick up his first career No. 1 qualifying spot, which would continue his recent momentum. He made a pair of solid runs on Friday, which could bode well for Saturday’s GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout.
Celebrate the ‘Year of the Farmer’ at the Sonoma City Party Aug. 1st
The public is invited to celebrate The Year of the Farmer at the 27th Annual Sonoma City Party August 1, 5:30-9:30 p.m., presented by Sonoma City Council and the City of Sonoma – a night of free fun, festivities, and live performances in honor of our vibrant community. The...
Company affiliated with Edge Esmeralda ‘pop-up village’ enters into purchase agreement for huge site in Cloverdale
A massive, vacant swath of land in southeast Cloverdale that once was to be transformed into a $200 million resort suddenly is slated for potential development by a surprise buyer: a company linked to Edge Esmeralda, the “pop-up village” that attracted visitors from around the world to Healdsburg in June. Esmeralda Land Company, run by Devon Zuegel, a principal behind Edge Esmeralda, has ...
Pro Stock Motorcycle Parity Concerns Ahead of NHRA Sonoma Nationals
A hot topic in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle revolves around parity issues, with champion Matt Smith highlighting the struggle for equal footing. Smith criticized the lack of parity in the division and called for NHRA to take action to ensure fairness among different motorcycle combinations. Angie Smith ran 200.62 miles...
Ron Capps Highlights GearWrench Tools at NHRA Sonoma Nationals Thanks to New NAPA-Driven Initiative
GearWrench, the official hand tool of the championship-winning Ron Capps Motorsports team, will be prominently displayed on the rear quarter panels and hood area of Ron Capps’ 12,000 horsepower NAPA AutoCare Toyota GR Supra Funny Car this weekend at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, California. As part...
Week in Review: The Fight to Keep Farming in Sonoma & Increasing Citricola Scale Challenges
Sonoma County farmers are facing some significant challenges with proposed local ballot Measure J seeking to ban operations that can be classified as concentrated animal feeding operations. There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. A coalition of more than 500 organizations is calling for farm bill finalization by the end of the year. According to the latest Monterey County Crop Report, adverse weather and flooding took a toll on crop values last year. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.
Elite Motorsports Looks to Extend Win Streak at NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The NHRA’s largest professional team enters this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway on a five-race win streak and with seven wins in the first 11 events on the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series 20-race schedule. Three of those seven wins and two in the streak...
Daniel Wilkerson, SCAG Mustang Team Anxious for Victory at Sonoma Nationals
Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car team are eager to improve their race day performance as they enter this weekend’s DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Though Daniel has himself not handled driving duties at Sonoma Raceway, the Wilkerson name has had success...
Scrappers Sisters Set to Shine in Sonoma
The Scrappers Sisters, Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo, are excited to compete at their home track, Sonoma Raceway this weekend at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals. The San Jose natives will compete in front of friends, family and fans at the iconic facility tucked away in the rolling hills of Northern California.
Cloverdale City Manager David Kelley to leave role after 6 years
Cloverdale City Manager David Kelley will be leaving his role as the city’s chief administrator. The city made the announcement via email and on its website on Thursday. “I thank the council and the community for the tremendous opportunity to serve as your city manager,” Kelley said in a press release. “I look forward to seeing Cloverdale continue to prosper and wish the utmost success to the ...
Penngrove tackles traffic issues with comprehensive study
If you think Penngrove has some serious traffic issues for such a sleepy little town, you are not mistaken. The recent Penngrove traffic study highlights several key concerns and potential solutions for improving safety and traffic flow in this Sonoma County community. Collision hot spots identified. The study reveals that...
Sonoma County Advances with Plans for New Government Center and Mixed-Use Development in Santa Rosa
To revitalize its aging infrastructure, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has unanimously given the green light for developing a new government center poised to span 200,000 square feet on the grounds of the current county campus in Santa Rosa. The modern center, which replaces the original from the 1950s beset by increasing repair costs and inefficiencies, introduces a significant mixed-use component, featuring up to 1,000 housing units on a 9.3-acre property slice, as reported by the County of Sonoma.
Santa Rosa Police Arrest Juvenile with Loaded Gun and Brass Knuckles, Charged with Multiple Felonies
Yesterday at the Transit Mall in Downtown Santa Rosa, a routine SRPD disturbance call evolved into a grave discovery as officers responded to a conflict involving several youths who earlier had been ejected from a Sonoma County Transit bus for unruly behavior. Their aggression escalated to the challenge of physical confrontation, adorned with what appeared to be gang-related hand signals, reported by the City of Santa Rosa.
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
Santa Rosa motorcyclist injured in Fountaingrove crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning after crashing on Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa, police said. The crash, which involved no other vehicles, was reported about 6:20 a.m. at Parker Hill Road, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. An early investigation determined the motorcyclist was heading west on Fountaingrove and “may have been driving ...
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