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Sonoma’s Tasting Diversity Initiative Honors Patriarch of Wine Mac McDonald
With over 25 years in the wine industry and mentor and advisor to so many following in his footsteps, Edward Lee “ Mac” McDonald was so deservingly honored last month for his pioneering spirit and contributions to making wine. Born and raised in Texas, McDonald has long been the catalyst in Sonoma County wine country, encouraging African Americans to claim leadership roles in the wine industry. In 2002, he co-founded the Association of African American Vintners with Black winemakers Vance Sharp and Ernie Bates in 2002, which now has over 200 members. McDonald is now the subject of a Visual Oral...
No sign of man presumed drowned in Russian River near Monte Rio
Law enforcement agencies continue to search for a man who has been missing since Wednesday evening after swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio. Sonoma County sheriff's deputies and the Sonoma County Fire District responded to an emergency call at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday regarding a missing man just west of Monte Rio. The man had last been seen swimming in the Russian River near Villa Grande, an unincorporated community located on the river. Deputies and firefighters were unable to locate the man and called in additional support to help the search, including the Sonoma County Sheriff's Marine Unit, Sonoma County Sheriff Volunteer Dive Team and the Monte Rio Fire Protection District. The search was suspended at dark. Thursday morning, the search resumed with the Napa County Sheriff's Office's Marine Unit and Dive Team supporting the search efforts with its remote-operated underwater vehicle. The search was once again suspended at dark. The search for the man continued Friday.
A final farewell to Solomon’s Delicatessen and other Bay Area Jewish food upates
Sign up for Weekday J and get the latest on what's happening in the Jewish Bay Area. In the 12 years that I’ve been doing this column, I’ve reported on some tragic news, such as the untimely deaths of some Jewish chefs. While this isn’t at that same level, the rise and fall of Solomon’s Delicatessen stands out as a sad tale to me, mostly as an example of the risks of the restaurant business. There was so much excitement around the deli, which took so much longer than expected to open, and then … the pandemic.
Stanford University burn control experiment could help ecosystem, cut fire risk in years to come
There's a new twist on wildfire preparedness here in the Bay Area. It's an experiment at Stanford University, not just to cut the risk this year but potentially cut it in decades to come.On a sunny afternoon, crews guiding a tank-like machine burned a path through the wild grass near the Stanford University dish, kicking off a study that will eventually turn thousands of acres into a living fire lab.Known as the BurnBot, the unit works like a rolling furnace, scorching the ground with a precision that's keeping the controlled burn safe and potentially providing new clues for researchers.MORE:...
Several Northern California residents to be surprised by firework citations in the mail
(FOX40.COM) — Despite constant warnings about hefty fines, dangers, and other consequences of setting illegal fireworks, Northern California law enforcement kept busy on the Fourth of July as violators launched colorful explosives through the skies. Sacramento This year, some agencies worked undercover to catch people violating firework rules. The Sacramento Fire Department drove around in […]
Local Lit: July | Top tips for Bay Area book lovers
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation’s Distinguished Speaker Series | All month. The library’s extensive collection, frequent author appearances, special teen room, and terrific proximity to the area’s multiple culinary temptations make an in-person visit to the downtown library worth the trek through the tunnel. But timing is tricky when the beach calls, the temperatures soar, or traffic is a nightmare. Luckily, the library’s online YouTube channel offers a literary feast accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Watch 60-minute appearances from the archival collection with past and recent bounty such as best-selling authors Joyce Maynard, Jessica Shattuck, Dr. Charan Ranganath, Lisa See, Kim Bancroft, Kelly Corrigan, Mary Roach and more.
‘Flooded with calls': Police seize 700 pounds of fireworks, several firearms in Santa Rosa
(KRON) — The Santa Rosa Police Department was “flooded with calls,” handling a nearly 500% increase in 9-1-1 calls on the evening of the Fourth of July. Police said they ended the night with several armed suspect arrests and hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks seized. The SRPD Communications Center typically answers about 300-350 non-emergency […]
Ellen DeGeneres admits she’s ‘demanding’ and ‘impatient’ but denies she is ‘mean’ after canceling standup shows
ELLEN DeGeneres has owned up to being ‘demanding’ and ‘impatient’ after canceling a string of standup shows on her tour. The former talk show host, who stepped out of the spotlight following a “devastating” scandal, launched a comeback tour called Ellen’s Last Stand…Up. Earlier this week, Ellen, 66, performed a show at the Luther Burbank […]
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