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Napa’s Ember Steak Brings A Modern Twist To The Classic Steakhouse
It’s no easy feat for a restaurant to stand out in Wine Country. Fierce competition on every corner and ambitious chefs striving to become the next big fish push establishments to continuously elevate their game. Ember Steak, Napa Valley's newest premier steakhouse, rises to the challenge by blending contemporary coziness with classic elegance. The restaurant distinguishes itself with clever menu additions and inventive cocktails, subtly asserting its place among the best.
Steve Johnson Makes 500th NHRA Start, Gears up for GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at Sonoma
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 One Suzuki, will also...
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...
Michelin Star Meets Napa Valley Wine: Auro’s Dinner Series 2024
The relationship between food and wine is a timeless dance of flavors, intricately shaped by regional traditions and elevated through the art of complementary pairings. For culinary enthusiasts and wine lovers, appreciating the synergy between these elements can transform a dining experience from ordinary to exceptional. This magic is well...
Woman found submerged in Fairfield pool rescued from drowning
(KRON) — Quick thinking and action likely saved a woman’s life after she was found without a pulse at the bottom of a pool in Fairfield, authorities said. The Fairfield Police Department was dispatched on Thursday night to a pool on Alaska Avenue regarding a possible drowning victim. “When officers arrived, a man had already […]
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 it’s a superstar cultivar and former engine — along with hops and dairy products — of the region’s thriving agricultural economy.
Matt Smith wins Gettrx Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout win at DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Kalitta, Tasca, Anderson and M. Smith get No. 1 spots in Sonoma. Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating teammate Jianna Evaristo in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Officials: Resident suffers burns trying to extinguish Santa Rosa home fire that spread from vehicle
A Santa Rosa resident was taken to a hospital Monday after a fire spread from a vehicle into his home in the northwest part of the city, fire officials said. Santa Rosa firefighters responded about 3 p.m. to multiple reports of a dark column of smoke coming from behind a grocery story on Fulton Road and found the vehicle, which was parked in the driveway of a home on Country Manor Drive, ...
Summer baseball: Healdsburg Prune Packers eyeing 4th straight summer league title, set to host PEL Championship games next week
The Healdsburg Prune Packers will have a chance to end their summer campaign next week with a championship for the fourth straight year. The Packers will conclude the inaugural season of the Pacific Empire League next week as host of the final games of the PEL Championship series, which is set to start July 30. The Packers (22-5, 36-6) finished up their PEL campaign on Wednesday, falling 4-3 ...
NHRA Sonoma Nationals Results
1. Antron Brown; 2. Tony Stewart; 3. Ron August; 4. Brittany Force; 5. Steve Torrence; 6. Billy Torrence; 7. Justin Ashley; 8. Jasmine Salinas; 9. Shawn Langdon; 10. Doug Kalitta; 11. Shawn Reed; 12. Clay Millican; 13. Josh Hart; 14. Tony Schumacher. 1. Bob Tasca III; 2. Ron Capps; 3....
Exchange Bank (Santa Rosa, CA) (OTCMKTS:EXSR) Trading Up 2%
Exchange Bank (Santa Rosa, CA) (OTCMKTS:EXSR – Get Free Report)’s share price shot up 2% during trading on Friday . The company traded as high as $100.00 and last traded at $100.00. 807 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 163% from the average session volume of 307 shares. The stock had previously closed at $98.00.
Sonoma County commits to building $308 million, 5-story headquarters on existing government campus in Santa Rosa
After multiple starts, pauses and iterations, Sonoma County’s beleaguered efforts to build new government offices are moving forward with an emphasis on buying existing office space in the area to supplement a downsized new headquarters building in Santa Rosa. The hybrid approach represents a less ambitious and less costly vision than the altogether new or remodeled campus that current ...
City Experiments with Reusable Cups at Starbucks, Taco Bell and 30 Other Restaurants–with Return Bins all over town
A consortium of small firms is creating a renewable revolution within the boundaries of a small city in Northern California, which will be the testbed for a use-and-return concept for fast food drinks. Around 50 billion disposable drink cups are used every year in the US, but in the city...
2024 NHRA Sonoma Nationals: Team Chevy Dominance at DENSO Sonoma!
Team Chevy heads to the 2024 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals with John Force Racing for the 12th round of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, led by Austin Prock with a substantial points lead over his competitors. 164: Number of Chevrolet Racing Funny Car wins since 1967. 28: Number...
Sales Tax Increase To Go Before Voters In November
Voters in the city of Novato will decide on a 0.75% sales tax increase in November after the City Council voted Tuesday to place the measure on the ballot. The tax would increase the city's 8.5% sales tax to 9.25% and raise an estimated $10.3 million annually that would be dedicated to maintaining city services.
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 ...
Woman fatally stabbed along Prince Memorial Greenway in Santa Rosa, suspect sought
A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death Sunday night on Santa Rosa's Prince Memorial Greenway, according to police. At about 11 p.m., officers were sent to the greenway between Santa Rosa Avenue and A Street where they found the woman laying unresponsive on the ground. She had been stabbed at least once and died at the scene, according to police. The victim is a Santa Rosa resident whose name has been withheld pending notification of her next of kin. Police haven't made an arrest in the case and anyone with information is asked to visit www.srcity.org/CrimeTips or call detectives at (707) 543-3595.A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Rewards Fund for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects.
Man started 36-acre North Bay wildfire by driving with no tire: fire department
(KRON) — A fire that torched 36 acres in Healdsburg on Wednesday was started by a man driving with no front tire, Cal Fire said. A suspect was arrested in connection with the blaze. The Flora Fire burned areas on both sides of the 12000 block of Chalk Hill Road after it ignited Wednesday afternoon. […]
J.R. Todd Found Consistency, Wants to Keep it Heading into NHRA Sonoma Nationals
J.R. Todd and his DHL GR Supra team found something they’d lost last weekend in Seattle: consistency. The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Season resumes July 26-28, 2024 at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, Calif. For the first time in quite a while, Todd’s DHL Funny...
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