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Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second and final event of NHRA’s abbreviated two-race 2024 Western Swing, features a schedule that is similar to last week’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle with a full morning of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing following by two professional qualifying sessions at 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. with the final nitro session of the day scheduled to take place in the early evening .
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...
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...
Steve Johnson Eyes 500th NHRA Start
SONOMA, Calif. — Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson has been involved in the two-wheeled category for more than 30 years and at this weekend’s 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, he’ll make his 500th career NHRA start. Johnson, rider of the Big Number...
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...
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. […]
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.
District 9 Supervisor candidate victim of hate crime, he claims
A San Francisco man is speaking out after someone yelling anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs attacked him. Trevor Chandler, a candidate for District 9 Supervisor, said he was about to canvas when a man began yelling slurs at him. Chandler added that after he took a few steps past the man began throwing things at him.
VMware Silicon Valley: Shaping Tech and Innovation Ecosystems
VMware, a global leader in multi-cloud services and digital innovation, plays a pivotal role in Silicon Valley’s dynamic tech ecosystem. As a hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley has long been synonymous with cutting-edge technology and disruptive startups. VMware’s presence in this vibrant landscape has significantly impacted the San Francisco Bay Area’s technology sector, driving growth and fostering collaboration among industry players.
SOMA Pilipinas: San Francisco's cultural district revitalized with art
As San Francisco continues to rebound from the pandemic, SOMA Pilipinas is utilizing the mural and 40 other pieces of public art to draw visitors back to the area—and showcase the vibrancy of the Filipino community.
Big top comes to Hall of Flowers at this year’s Sonoma County Fair
The Hall of Flowers has been transformed into a fanciful and fragrant Cirque des Fleurs for the Sonoma County Fair opening on Thursday. Visitors will behold a high-diving hippo, a 30 foot tall two-headed giraffe ringmaster and a tightrope cycling clown set amid a riot of colorful flowers tightly packed into eight professionally designed display gardens. The “Greatest Fair on Earth” theme this ...
Lafayette Council places sales tax measure for city services on November ballot
City manager claims 1/2-cent increase to 9.25% needed due to inflation, unfunded state mandates; would last 7 years. On July 22, 2024, the Lafayette City Council placed a funding measure on the November 2024 ballot, asking Lafayette voters to authorize a local sales tax increase of 1/2 cent (half a penny for every $1 spent locally) for seven years to maintain the current level of City services. This measure will require a 50% +1 vote to pass.
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 ...
Newsom urges Oakland PD to ease restrictions on police chases
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland leaders to expand their current police pursuit policy. In a letter, Governor Newsom pointed out that their limited policy is an outlier among California law enforcement agencies. The Oakland Police Department policy prevents officers from pursuing suspects at a high speed, except in incidents where the suspect is known to have committed a violent crime or if there's probable cause the person has a gun. City councilmember Noel Gallo says that policy resulted in people getting away with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Walgreens on Foothill Boulevard. "Sadly enough...
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