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Austin Prock Wins 6th #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Sonoma Raceway NHRA Event
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock continues to dominate the Mission #2Fast2Tasty, securing his sixth win by defeating Blake Alexander at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Shawn Langdon and Troy Coughlin Jr. also clinched wins in their respective categories during the 12th race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Toyota Gazoo Racing NHRA Sonoma Post-Qualifying Report: Kalitta and Langdon Shine
In Sonoma, Doug Kalitta breaks the track record in Top Fuel qualifying, while Shawn Langdon wins the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for Team Toyota. Doug Kalitta secures the No. 1 qualifying spot with a record 3.649 elapsed time. Shawn Langdon claims the No. 4 seed and wins the Mission Foods...
Stefan Key Dies in Tragic 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 193 [El Dorado County, TX]
4-Year-Old Passenger Injured in Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 193 El Dorado County, TX (July 27, 2024) On Thursday afternoon, 79-year-old Stefan Key of Hidden Valley Lake, died and a 4-year-old passenger suffered major injuries after a 2-vehicle crash on Highway 193. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened at about 1:40 […]
The Wooz Explained: What Was the ‘Wild Original Object Zoom’ Really About?
Located in the heart of Vacaville, California, The Wooz, officially known as the “Wild Original Object Zoom,” was a small yet unforgettable amusement park. And to say that this place captivated visitors with its quirky charm and unique attractions would be an understatement. Sure, it may not have the fame of Disneyland or Six Flags. But The Wooz carved out its own special place in the memories of those who visited, and are old enough to remember. If you’re one of them (or even if you’re not) you might be wondering — what exactly was The Wooz all about? Let’s take a trip down memory lane to hopefully answer this question.
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.
Rohnert Park youth baseball league targeted by vandals
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. - A youth baseball league in the North Bay is struggling to recover after its concession stand was destroyed by vandals. Around 11 p.m. Monday, vandals broke in and set the concession stand on fire at Benicia Park. The stand is operated by the Rohnert Park Cal Ripken Baseball League.
Kalitta Captures Track Record; Van Sant shocks again while Tasca III and Hartford lead in their NHRA categories.
The thunder of tens-of-thousands of horsepower reverberates again through the golden hills of Sonoma Valley as some of the most powerful vehicles in existence race in the DENSO National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway July 26 to 28. The Friday night winds and cool temperature led to a series of wild events at day one of the series.
The French Laundry named ‘most famous’ restaurant in California
A local restaurant was recently named the most famous restaurant in California. Chef Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry in Yountville was crowned the Golden State’s “most famous” eatery in a July 15 story on the foodie website www.lovefood.com. The list was based on user reviews, awards and accolades and firsthand experiences of the Lovefood team. The story highlighted 50 restaurants, one from ...
Parents mourn Northern California officer killed in the line of duty by suspected DUI driver
As parents of a police officer, Pismo Beach residents Becky and Marc Bowen knew the risks of their son’s profession, but they never thought they would have to live through their worst nightmare. Their son Matthew Brent Bowen, a Vacaville officer, was killed in the line of duty on...
Napa judge denies resentencing request from Kayleigh Slusher's killers
(KRON) — Three-year-old Kayleigh Slusher was murdered by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend in 2014. This week, hearings were held for the Napa girl’s convicted killers because they requested for their prison sentences to be reduced under a California law, SB 1437. Napa County Superior Court Judge Francisca Tisher presided over the hearings and […]
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...
Record number of cider producers join showcase at Gravenstein Apple Fair
Long before California’s infatuation with the wine grape, apples were king in Sonoma County, which was once considered among the top apple-growing regions in the world. It all began with the Gravenstein, a versatile, early-ripening variety that likely arrived in Sonoma County in the early 1800s. Although opinions differ on who introduced the apple to the area, there is widespread agreement ...
Kalitta blasts to track record 3.649: Tasca, Hartford, and Van Sant also shine in Sonoma
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and...
Vintage Wine Estates warns of 377 layoffs possible amid bankruptcy
Vintage Wine Estates warned this week that as many as 377 of its California employees, mostly in Mendocino, Sonoma and Napa counties, could be out of a job this fall as it looks to sell all its assets in bankruptcy court to pay hundreds of millions in debt. The notice...
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.
Novato sales tax increase proposal headed to ballot
Novato voters will consider a ballot measure in November for a three-quarter percent sales tax increase to pull the city out of its financial quagmire. After nearly three hours of discussion, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to put the question to the electorate, with a series of guardrails for public oversight of how the funds are used.
Napa Valley Girls Fastpitch Association Softball Playoffs: Sticky Business, Conwell Insurance reach finals
Conwell Insurance defeated JB Plumbing 8-2 in the Senior Division and Sticky Business BBQ beat K&S Asphalt 11-3 in Majors to sweep their best-of-three series in two games Wednesday night at Kiwanis Park. After opening the series with a 12-1 rout on Tuesday, No. 2 seed Conwell Insurance scored in...
Summer baseball: Leghorns knocked out of American Legion State Tournament
The Petaluma Leghorns saw their season come to an end on Saturday in the American Legion California State Tournament in Orange County. After dropping to the loser’s bracket following Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Clovis Nighthawks, the Leghorns fell in a heartbreaker 4-3 to the ES Legion Eagles.
Prep football: St. Vincent upsets Windsor to win D1Bound 7-on-7 Tournament
St. Vincent was already set to head into their 2024 season with some momentum in the program following their state title victory last fall, but their performance this weekend at the D1Bound 7-on-7 Tournament should certainly give them an added confidence boost. The Mustangs claimed the team title in the...
What were the changes in real estate prices in Petaluma in the past 2 weeks?
The median price per square foot for a home in Petaluma in the past two weeks was $526. That’s $25 more than the Sonoma County median. The most expensive community in Sonoma County is Calistoga, where the median price per square foot in the past two weeks was $1,206.
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