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Embezzlement allegation at Healdsburg’s Molti Amici still under investigation, despite owner assurances matter is resolved
Despite assurances from two public-facing owners that nothing untoward has happened, Healdsburg police continue to investigate an allegation of “embezzlement” at Michelin-recognized Molti Amici restaurant nearly two months after an initial police report regarding the matter was filed. The case remains open as investigators await more information from the restaurant’s owners, law enforcement ...
Purchase of Napa Valley’s Cosentino Winery expands Brion Wise’s growing luxury portfolio
When Santa Rosa-anchored Vintage Wine Estates was looking for buyers of its assets in the months leading up to its filings this week for Chapter 11 reorganization, among the few to step forward was vintner Brion Wise. An affiliate of Wise’s, Gene Wines LLC, on Friday purchased the Cosentino Winery...
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...
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...
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....
Athlete of the Week — Timothy Gardner
Timothy Gardner, a 14-year-old on the Winters Water Warriors swim team, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Gardner is a ninth-grader competing this summer. Gardner is always the first swimmer in the water and the last one out. Swim coach Garrett Matheson said Gardner goes above and beyond to improve. “He has attended every meet and is always willing to try something new, even if it is hard,” Matheson said.
Arthur A. Nelson III
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Albert Nelson III, beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend, and teacher who left us suddenly on April 22, 2024.Art was born on August 4, 1961 in San Francisco to Barbara and Art Nelson Jr. He graduated from UC Berkeley, with a BS in biology and went on to attend Sacramento State to earn a teaching credential. Art spent years dedicated to teaching science to students at Hall Middle School in Larkspur, where he was loved by both students and colleagues. On weekends and summer breaks, Art provided wonderful and entertaining tours at Schramsberg Vineyards.Art is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Lucinda Wolf. Together they, and their pets, have enjoyed their home they’ve made in Napa. Art and Cindie also enjoyed many trips to Kauai, HI. Art also leaves behind a sister, Carolyn Harris (John), and their family. A celebration of Life will be held on August 24, 2024.If you would like to attend, please email nelsoncelebration@icloud.com for time and location. Together we will honor Art’s legacy and the lives he touched in so many ways.
Close to Home: A gentle man, a fraught encounter
Mr. Butterfly is a developmentally delayed man. He’s small statured with a knock-kneed gait. He’s gentle natured. His small voice has limited vocabulary. He’s illiterate. Mr. Butterfly has the heart and mind of a 5-year-old. And in his 5-year-old imagination, he dreams of catching butterflies to feel their magical flutter and beauty.
Bill Pramuk, Trees and People in Napa Valley: In praise of the cherry
Lately I have been stopping by the fruit stand on Silverado Trail to pick up fresh strawberries. A sweet bonus has been fresh cherries, one of my favorite things. There are certain things in life that have a special appeal, just for being what they are, their unique qualities, their natural beauty. Think of Maria’s list in the Sound of Music — “Raindrops on roses...”. My list includes the cherry. Everything about it from the sight of two cherries on their stems, the crisp bite of the fruit, the burst of the sweet juicy flesh and, given the right location, spitting out the pits. Further, relating to food, cherry wood is great for grilling, adding a sweet fruity flavor to meats and vegetables.
Newsom orders California agencies to dismantle homeless encampments. Napa officials, nonprofits seem cautious
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday to remove homeless encampments on California streets, which leaves Napa officials and advocates considering their next move. In a press release, Newsom directed state agencies and urged local ones to adopt policies to remove encampments and take “necessary and deliberate steps...
Letter: Point of view
It is my job as an artist to record historic events, and the recent presidential developments marks as one of those moments. I repeat each time I speak out that I am Canadian-American and see the political agenda in this country from a different perspective. I spent much of my...
Park Fire: Bay Area sending resources to battle NorCal wildfire that burned more than 348,000 acres
CHICO, Calif. (KGO) -- New video Friday shows the devastation being caused by the Park Fire. As of Saturday at 11:20 a.m., the wildfire has burned 348,370 acres in Butte County and Tehama County and is 0% contained. Video in the media player above is from a previous update. The...
Single-family residence sells for $675,000 in Petaluma
The property located at 30 Arlington Drive in Petaluma was sold on June 25, 2024 for $675,000, or $590 per square foot. The house, built in 1955, has an interior space of 1,144 square feet. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance...
Racing: Kilgore's Steve Torrence rides momentum to Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. — Coming off a welcome victory last week at Seattle, Washington, one that ended an agonizing 20-race winless streak, Kilgore’s Steve Torrence is beginning to get that feeling again, the one that carried him to four straight World Championships and an unprecedented 2018 sweep of the races in the NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship.
How to watch 2024 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag racing at Sonoma Raceway
NHRA drag racing is ready to take on Sonoma Raceway. The TV schedule from the NHRA is out for the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals and provides fans from all over the country an opportunity to watch the races from home. Here is what you need to know to watch the...
Healdsburg: what were the changes in real estate prices in the past 6 weeks?
The median price per square foot for a home in Healdsburg in the past six weeks was $603. That’s $102 more than the Sonoma County median. The most expensive community in Sonoma County is Bodega Bay, where the median price per square foot in the past six weeks was $956.
Letters to the Editor, Saturday July 27
EDITOR: Of course, the city of Santa Rosa OK’d the demolishing of the Summerfield Cinema (“An unhappy ending,” July 20). It seems the city is removing so many places of wonderful memories for its people. This is no longer a town. It is a city. This time leaving people without what may be their only enjoyment that is easy to get to. How many “fitness centers,” i.e., gyms, have opened and closed in the past few years? Is it time for a completely new city council?
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