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71-year-old death row inmate dies of natural causes at California Medical Facility
A condemned prisoner died of natural causes last week while incarcerated at California Medical Facility in Vacaville. According to officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 71-year-old Glenn W. Jennings was found unresponsive in his cell during a security check on July 17 at approximately 12:23 a.m. Medical staff initiated lifesaving measures but Jennings was pronounced deceased by the Vacaville Fire Department 20 minutes later.
Napa Valley Sports Capsule: PGA Tour needs volunteers at Silverado Resort Sept. 12-15
The Napa Valley Golf Championship Sept. 12-15 at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, the first stop on the PGA Tour’s FedExCup fall schedule, is accepting applications for new volunteers. More than 800 volunteers work the tournament, which was known as the Fortinet Championship the last three years. It...
Kevin Courtney, Napa Journal: The Register taps me for a special assignment
When Register reporter Riley Palmer called, I wondered if she wanted to pick my brain. Having worked at the paper for a half century, perhaps I could share some local history. Only that wasn’t it. Riley wanted me to be a “hand model” for a photo shoot the next morning at Fuller Park.
How is DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals different than NASCAR race weekend? See how it works
There’s a stark difference between an NHRA and NASCAR race weekend, and it’s not just the cars. With the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals in town, see how the sports are different. The Stockton Record. The NHRA is bringing the fastest vehicles in the world to Sonoma Raceway for...
Annual wine stroll coming to downtown Winters
The Winters Downtown Business Association is celebrating International Albariño Day with a wine stroll. Participating businesses will offer Albariño or Albariño-inspired cocktails along with Spanish-inspired small bites. International Albariño Day, inspired by the Albariño Wine Festival held in the small coastal town of Cambados, Spain during the...
Expect the unexpected at Buck’s Place in Sonoma
Since opening the Fremont Diner in 2008, husband-and-wife restaurateurs Erika and Chad Harris have kept Sonoma diners on their toes with ever-evolving projects. Now that their newest, Buck’s Place, is solidly up and running, I couldn’t help but ask what the couple plan to do next. I could...
Napa’s highly anticipated barbecue spot with Michelin cred is finally opening
A Kansas City native, formerly of Napa Valley’s Bouchon and the Michelin-starred Press Restaurant, will finally open his highly anticipated barbecue restaurant in Napa on Aug. 8. It took chef-owner Darryl Bell two years to put the finishing touches on Stateline Road Smokehouse (872 Vallejo St., Napa), the wine...
At 77, Petaluma guitar maker still crafting world-class instruments
Naturally talented and born with an ear for music, Bruce Sexauer first picked up a guitar when he was 17. He began writing his own songs and dreamed of becoming a rock star, never imagining he’d create a profitable, enjoyable career designing and building custom-made guitars and other stringed instruments.
Single-family residence sells in St. Helena for $1.3 million
A 1,304-square-foot house built in 1890 has changed hands. The historic property located at 1326 Oak Avenue in St. Helena was sold on July 12, 2024, for $1,250,000, or $959 per square foot. This is a two-story house. Additionally, the home is equipped with an attached two-car garage, accommodating vehicles...
FBC welcomes new pastor
“Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.”. St. Francis of Assisi’s famous quote fervently falls off the lips of Pastor Lance Smith. As the new leader at First Baptist Church of Winters, the pastor’s life readily reflects the statement. Smith is the first new pastor at the church in 22 years.
California vineyard workers are losing wages amid extreme heat. Now they’re fighting back
When temperatures hit 90 degrees in the Sonoma County vineyards where Isidro Rodriquez works, “everything stops,” he said. His employer’s policy is to send vineyard workers home for their safety, but they don’t get paid for lost hours: In the past six weeks, Rodriquez has missed an estimated 15-20 hours of work due to extreme heat, and it’s been difficult to pay his bills.
Many strings attached
A convoy of beloved celebrities is scheduled to arrive in Sonoma on Friday, Aug. 2. Local officials, however, aren’t worried about traffic jams, security issues or swarms of paparazzi. These superstars are stringed marionettes and hand puppets, and they won’t cause a scene until after they’re escorted into the Sonoma Community Center for the Northern California Puppet Festival. But once they’re inside, watch out.
Fairfield-Suisun Unified resource fair set for Aug. 10
FAIRFIELD — Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District's 13th annual Back to School Resource Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. The fair offers school supplies, access to school and community resources, refreshments and live entertainment.
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?
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.
Little League 10-12 All-Star Baseball: Napa American goes 4-2 in NorCal tournament
The Napa American Little League 10-12 All-Stars, after cruising to District 53 and Section 1 titles, faced a monumental task at the Northern California Tournament after dropping a 2-1 nailbiter to San Mateo American in its second game Sunday. That meant Napa American had to win five games in five...
Newest mural focuses on community connections
The Winters Participation Gallery and student artists are hard at work on Railroad Avenue painting the new summer mural on one of the Mariani Nut Company’s walls. This is the eighth mural WPG has organized, led by local, professional artist Jaime Montiel.
How to buy last minute tickets for NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag racing at Sonoma Raceway
More than 5,000 miles and an ocean away, the 2024 Paris Olympics are underway. However, back home, racing's best are back in action at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Tickets to all three days of exciting racing at Sonoma Raceway are available through the race website. The weekend's full schedule can be found here, but see below for a brief description of all the weekend's action.
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