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Category Archives: Sonoma
Wildfires Scorch 200 Acres in Napa and Sonoma Counties
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(BCN) Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to battle three large vegetation fires in Sonoma and Napa counties this afternoon. The biggest of the three blazes is the Yellow Fire in Sonoma County, which has burned at least 125 acres of … Continue reading
Why Monterey Beat Napa as California's Top 'Wine Destination'
Growing up in Berkeley, I never had any doubt about which direction to head for the wine country: North. I went either to Sonoma County, where years ago I helped my family put in 35 acres of Sauvignon Blanc, or … Continue reading
Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the Bay Area, 2012/2013 Edition
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Don't go over your city or county's Christmas tree composting/recycling cliff. Find out when and how to get rid of that tree with our annual guide. No county or city accepts flocked or decorated trees for curbside pickup, although some … Continue reading
North Bay Flood Warnings
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From the National Weather Service, a flood warning and watch are in effect for Napa County until Monday afternoon and Sonoma County until 2 a.m. Monday, respectively. On the Napa River, minor flooding is predicted at St. Helena and Napa. … Continue reading
Bay Area Flood Warnings and Watches
Update Sunday, Dec 23: Latest warnings and watches here.
Amazon's New Online Wine Shop: Industry Friend or Foe?
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The world’s largest e-commerce site began its third foray into the world of wine Thursday. Amazon.com says customers can now order online from a list of nearly a thousand wines from around the country. KQED News anchor Stephanie Martin spoke … Continue reading
Santa Rosa Press Democrat Sold
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(AP) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Florida-based Halifax Media Group has agreed to sell the Santa Rosa Press Democrat and its affiliated publications to a recently formed local California company. Halifax announced the agreement Thursday. Halifax purchased the Press Democrat, The Petaluma Argus-Courier … Continue reading
In Wild Game, Petaluma Goes Down at Little League World Series
(AP) SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Brock Myers' hit a tie-breaking double, and Goodlettsville, Tenn., gave up a 10-run lead in the bottom of the sixth before scoring nine in the seventh in a 24-16 victory Saturday over Petaluma for a … Continue reading
Petaluma Little League Team Wins First World Series Game
Update at 2:15 p.m: Petaluma wins! The final score is 6-4. The team goes on to its next game Sunday Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Pacific time, against the winner of Game 4 which begins at 5 p.m. Thursday — … Continue reading
Advisory: Sonoma County Prisoners Escape
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) — Two inmates escaped from the North County Detention Facility in Sonoma County on Wednesday night, according to the sheriff's office. Around 9:30 p.m., the two inmates made it past security fencing and fled, while a third … Continue reading
