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Triplex sells in Petaluma for $1.2 million
A 2,554-square-foot three-unit house built in 1908 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 314 English Street in Petaluma was sold on June 14, 2024. The $1,150,000 purchase price works out to $450 per square foot. This single-story triplex features a total of two bedrooms and one bath....
Sonoma’s best seller list
1. “The Sonoma Valley Story: Pages Through the Ages,” Robert M Lynch. A charming look at Sonoma Valley through the eyes of the Sonoma Index-Tribune family. 2. “True Gretch: What I've Learned about Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between,” Gretchen Whitmer. An honest, personal, and funny account of the remarkable life and career of rising Democratic star and Michigan governor.
Esparto’s Alexis Prado shines as a role model and community leader | Civic Leader of the Month
Alexis Prado is what Laura Gordon would call the perfect representation of Esparto’s fighting spirit. “She’s Hispanic and there’s a lot of times that the Hispanic community gets pushed back out of the limelight,” Gordon said regarding Prado. “When I see Alexis, I see good. I see her as this vision of what people can find hope in.”
Letters to the Editor: Backing Tonessen
As a former candidate for the Fairfield City Council (District 2) I am writing to express my unwavering support for the re-election of Councilman Scott Tonessen. Throughout his tenure, Tonessen has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to our community, and his exemplary track record speaks volumes about his dedication and effectiveness as a public servant.
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.
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...
Pro-Palestine activists issue ‘People’s Ceasefire Resolution’
Frustrated with the negative response to ceasefire resolutions by the majority of Sonoma County cities, pro-Palestine activists July 23 declared a “People’s Resolution.”. Cotati is the only city in the county to approve a resolution calling for an end to Israel’s ten-and-a-half-month assault on Gaza, which has left an estimated 40,000 Gazans dead and many more injured or buried under rubble. Activists failed in their attempts to pass similar resolutions in Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Sebastopol,
Pink Floyd tribute ‘Pete’ Floyd Plays Rio Nido Roadhouse
Sonoma/Marin exports and purveyors of the Pink Floyd sound, Pete Floyd, have been playing all around these parts lately and have proven themselves a veritable headliner. Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Pete Delaney and the ambidextrous Pete Hale, this is one tribute that delivers on all fronts. Although only active for a...
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 ...
Napa Valley Distillery Vows to Rebuild Following Fire Sparked by Highway 29 Car Crash
The Napa Valley Distillery, a staple in the local craft spirits scene since 2009, suffered significant damage from a fire on Monday following a single-vehicle accident. As reported by Eater SF, the fire originated from a nearby car crash on Highway 29, where a brush fire ignited and quickly spread to the distillery's property.
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.
Santa Rosa approves revised tobacco regulations with relaxed transfer provisions
The Santa Rosa City Council approved revised regulations banning the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes after officials relaxed restrictions on transferring retail licenses between business owners. The change appeared to appease three council members who had opposed a similar set of regulations last month over the potential fallout for small businesses. The new city law stems from a ...
Howard Backen, Purveyor of Wine Country Style, Dies at 88
Napa Valley’s wine country style owes a lot to AD100 Hall of Fame architect Howard Backen, who died on July 22 in Napa Valley with his wife, Ann Ernish-Backen, by his side. He was 88 years old. Backen, the co-founding partner of California-based firm Backen and Backen - Architecture...
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.
Prock, Langdon & T. Coughlin Jr. win Mission #2Fast2Tasty challenge at Sonoma Raceway
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won for the fifth straight time in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating Blake Alexander in the final of the bonus race at this weekend’s 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Troy Coughlin Jr....
Circus of Flowers at Sonoma County Fair features a giant giraffe, humongous hippo
Santa Rosa A big tent of flowers at the 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 ...
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.
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...
BOB TASCA IIII ROARS TO PROVISIONAL FUNNY CAR NO. 1 POSITION IN SONOMA
Since the start of the 2023 NHRA season, Bob Tasca III has delivered numerous clutch qualifying runs in the nitro Funny Car ranks. The Hope, R.I., driver added to his total late Friday night at the Denso Sonoma (Calif.) Nationals. Tasca clocked a 3.839-second time at 338.43 mph to take...
Witnesses And Police Revive Woman With No Pulse Who Nearly Drowned
Fairfield police said Friday some quick thinking and well-performed CPR saved a woman submerged in a pool for at least five minutes. Around 8 p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Alaska Avenue regarding a possible drowning victim. Article continues below this ad. Arriving officers found a...
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