Obama election spurs race crimes around country Nov 16, 2008
By JESSE WASHINGTON, AP National Writer. Sunday, November 16, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Obituaries: Pearle B. Logefeil(1929-2008) Nov 16, 2008
siblings Bonnie Suddarth of Santa Rosa, Calif. Rosaliee Fleck of Fairfield, Calif; Alvin Pierce of Sacramento, Calif; Glen Pierce of Seattle, Wash. (Daily Triplicate)
Safe at home Nov 16, 2008
Anthony is currently working at the Java Hut to help his parents, the owners, and plans on attending Santa Rosa Junior College in January. "I'm really looking forward to school," Anthony said. (Daily Triplicate)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 16, 2008
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Smartlipo™ MPX Expands Santa Rosa Liposuction Options for Women Nov 15, 2008
Smartlipo MPX Expands Santa Rosa Liposuction Options for Women - Yahoo ... Smartlipo MPX Expands Santa Rosa Liposuction Options for Women ... Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa finds that a breakthrough treatment, Smartlipo MPX laser liposuction, allows Santa Rosa women both young and old to enjoy faster and more precise treatments that improve skin tone, unlike traditional liposuction treatments that may create a wrinkled or loose skin tone after surgery. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Obama Also Needs To Keep Eye On The Left Nov 14, 2008
Early signs are Obama has to guard his left. Article:Early signs are Obama has to guard his left:/c/a/2008/11/13/MNHV143VF0. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Seven Lions Named All-WCC Nov 14, 2008
Sorentino (Santa Rosa, CA) tied the school single-season record with eight assists in 2008, half coming in conference play. She added one goal on the season, the game-winner against Cal State Northridge, and was second on the team overall with 10 points. (Lmulions.com)
Bad air costing state's economy billions Nov 14, 2008
Santa Rosa pair 'blown away' as George returns. FromSan Francisco Ford Lincoln Mercury. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F.-funded nonprofit execs' pay under scrutiny Nov 14, 2008
Santa Rosa pair 'blown away' as George returns. FromParagon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Loveable Queen of Mean' Lisa Lampanelli Joins the Ranks of Comedy Stars to Tape National Television Specials From Santa Rosa Nov 14, 2008
Loveable Queen of Mean' Lisa Lampanelli Joins the Ranks of Comedy Stars to Tape National Television Specials From Santa Rosa: Financial News - Yahoo ... Loveable Queen of Mean' Lisa Lampanelli Joins the Ranks of Comedy Stars to Tape National Television Specials From Santa RosaThursday November 13, 5:07 pm ET ... Her ability to make people laugh at their own stereotypes and differences helped her conquer the club scenes, finds her making the rise at theaters across the country, and has led to her... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bay Area gas prices drop $1 since October Nov 13, 2008
48 in Santa Rosa; $2. 66 in San Mateo; and $2. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Artists Rediscovered Nov 13, 2008
Rare modern Asian American art at de Young. Article:Rare modern Asian American art at de Young:/c/a/2008/11/11/DD7A13T60L.DTL Article:Rare modern Asian American art at de Young:/c/a/2008/11/11/DD7A13T60L.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Nov 13, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Nov 13, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Cat back after 13 years Nov 13, 2008
Missing cat back in California home after 13 years. Wednesday, November 12, 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dons Open Regular Season at No. 6 Lady Vols Nov 13, 2008
Hailing from Santa Rosa, , a 5-9 guard, comes to the Hilltop after averaging 16. 3 points, 6. (Usfdons.com)
Rare modern Asian American art at de Young Nov 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008. About 30 years ago, Wylie Wong saw a pile of old hand-colored photographs lying in a Chinatown Dumpster. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 13, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Cat missing for over 13 years back with owners Nov 12, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. - A couple recently had an unexpected reunion with an old housemate: their pet cat who went missing more than 13 years ago. (North County Times)
Amy’s Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary National Recall due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich; Lot Code H148 Nov 12, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Santa Rosa, California, November 7, 2008. Amy's Kitchen Inc. of Santa Rosa, California is voluntarily recalling Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich Lot 10 H148, because of the presence of milk in a product that is labeled non-dairy. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
College roundup: Strong finish for MJC Pirates' freshman golfer Nov 12, 2008
MJC 6, CONTRA COSTA 0 -- The Pirates need to win or tie against visiting Santa Rosa in their regular-season finale Friday to make the playoffs ... SANTA ROSA 2, MJC 0, at Santa Rosa -- Kym Gause had nine saves for the Pirates (16-4-2, 6-4-3 Big 8), who were shut out for the fifth time this season ... Santa Rosa (19-2-2) got six saves from goalie Adrienne Goguen. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Santa Rosa man dies in police custody Nov 11, 2008
Authorities are investigating the death of a Santa Rosa man while in police custody. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Capsized (407) Nov 10, 2008
Vinnie Mathews, director of research, The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat ... Vinnie Mathews, director of research, The Santa Rosa Pressi-Democrat. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
High school football scoreboard Nov 8, 2008
Santa Rosa 46, Allen 14. Cardinal Newman 46, Ukiah 20. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
1 comment(s) Nov 8, 2008
Vinnie Mathews, director of research, The Santa Rosa Pressi-Democrat. Note to Commenters: Valid Registration Required. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
OCEANSIDE: City settles with police officers in two wage disputes Nov 7, 2008
Santa Rosa settled with 80 of its officers this year for 240,000. San Luis Obispo made a deal with its police union for 55,000 and scheduling concessions. (North County Times)
Charles Edward West Nov 5, 2008
Mr. West is survived by his sister, Mariel Green of Santa Rosa, Calif. his daughter, Susan and her husband Don Sharman of Montrose, and his son, Dr. David and his wife Judy West of Grand Junction. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
California same-sex couples race to beat ballot Nov 4, 2008
"We kind of said Proposition 8 was like our version of getting knocked up," said Benjamin Pither, 28, who married his high school sweetheart, Joseph Greaves, on Sunday at Greaves's parents' house in Santa Rosa. "We both liked the idea of marriage, but we wanted to do it in our own time. But when it looked like Proposition 8 might pass, we realized that we would regret it if we didn't take the opportunity.". (International Herald Tribune)
Teamsters, Students and Labor Activists Go to Maher for Support Nov 2, 2008
GAP Scrutinized in Connection to Oak Harbor Strike LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamsters, United Students Against Sweatshops and Jobs with Justice are informing the public about Gap's (Public, NYSE: GPS) support of Labor abuses by passing out fliers at Bill Maher's "Three Days Before the Election" performance at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California. Maher has become a spokesperson for Gap's "Vote for ____." campaign and a recent focus of labor rights... (PR Newswire)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat to cut newsroom jobs Nov 2, 2008
The Press Democrat of Santa Rosa is cutting 16 jobs, including 10 newsroom positions, to reduce expenses amid declining advertising and a deteriorating economy. Publisher Bruce Kyse told employees Friday that the newspaper could not support as many employees because of the decline of classified advertising and the loss of retail advertisers such as Mervyns and Linens 'n Things. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Second Life uproar over high "taxes" Nov 2, 2008
Tomorrow morning at 10AM Pacific time there will be a large PROTEST REGATTA starting from the four open space sims which were the first such sims created in Second Life (Santa Barbara,Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and Santa Catalina sims). Surrounding Hollywood sim and Starboards Yacht Club these sims will host a PROTEST REGATTA which will be webcast live on the SLCN.TV network (http://slcn. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Faith Leaders Across State to Speak Out Against Proposition 8 Nov 1, 2008
Similar events will be held on Sunday, November 2nd in Costa Mesa, Santa Rosa, and Fresno ... D., Chair, CA-NV Conference Committee on Reconciliation, Pastor, Christ Church United Methodist, Santa Rosa, CA Rev. Linda Dew-Hiersoux, Central United Methodist Church, Sacramento CA Pastor Matt Smith, St. Mark's United Methodist Church Rev. Georgia Scott, Center for Spiritual Awareness, West Sacramento CA Dr. David Thompson, Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento CA Rev. Martha Hodges, UU... (PR Newswire)
Cougars split volleyball sweeps Nov 1, 2008
Taft College was on the giving and receiving ends of volleyball sweeps last Saturday in Santa Rosa. The Cougars played West Valley College and Santa Rosa Junior College in a three-way tournament won by SRJC. ... Outside hitter Tessa Asuega paced the Santa Rosa matches with 23 kills, 22 digs and a block. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
WILD WILD WEST: California Cities Cut Police Budgets... Oct 31, 2008
Mark Moses, the city's chief financial officer, said "we will not be able to manage with just cuts to libraries and parks." In Santa Rosa, assistant city manager Michael Frank said the city is cutting about 20 police officers and will also cut some firefighting services. In Sacramento, Police Chief Rick Braziel is grappling with how to cut 8% from the city's $130 million police budget. (The Drudge Report)
Calling All Students, Parents and Teachers: Celebrate National Mock Election Day at www.peanutsrocksthevote.com Oct 31, 2008
Currently, an exhibition entitled Political Peanuts at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California, takes a light-hearted look at the political process in 30 Peanuts strips and politically-themed artifacts. The exhibit runs through December 1, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Propositions, good and bad for business Oct 30, 2008
Another day, another naughty investment fund: According to a suit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor, executives of a Santa Rosa investment firm, Zenith Capital LLC, now defunct, illegally put $39 million worth of Bay Area retirement-plan clients' money into a dodgy hedge fund ... Executives named in the suit, Rick Lane Tasker, Michael Gregory Smith and Martel Jed Cooper, are now with other North Bay investment firms, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Samhain: Pagan celebration honoring the dead Oct 30, 2008
Last weekend, there were several spiral dances and dinners with the dead in the Bay Area, and also the Witches Ball in Santa Rosa. Rabbit's CAYA celebration Friday night will start with a potluck "dumb supper," based on an ancient tradition of dining silently with one's ancestors and beloved dead. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Manna, Kooyman wed in June (10) Oct 29, 2008
The bridesmaids were Marisa Manna, of Santa Rosa, sister of the groom; and Coby Kooyman, of Lodi, sister of the bride. The ushers were Joey Fiori and David Fiori, both of Pasadena and both friends of the groom. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
2 quakes hit north coast Oct 28, 2008
1 quake that struck one minute later farther south about 40 miles west of Santa Rosa and 74 miles northwest of San Francisco at a depth of about 3 miles. Sheriff's dispatchers in the nearest affected counties of Humboldt and Sonoma say they have received no word of injuries or damage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Game Notes: Weber State Oct 28, 2008
Women's Soccer - Idaho State University Bengals. Administration Bengal Gear General Releases. (Isubengals.com)
Ford Named A Rising Star Oct 23, 2008
Wt. DOB Birthplace 2008 Club 2008 AFL Club 35 SD R R 6-3 177 04/29/84 Chicago, IL Lake Elsinore (A) Peoria Saguaros 40 DET R R 6-2 195 10/21/83 Santa Rosa, CA Toledo (AAA) Mesa Solar Sox 34 Tommy Hanson ATL R R 6-6 220 08/28/86 Tulsa, OK Mississippi (AA) Mesa Solar Sox 94 LAA R R 6-5 200 09/04/85 Panama City, FL Rancho Cucamonga (A) Scottsdale Scorpions 46 Alex Hinshaw SF L L 6-4 190 10/31/88 Pomano, CA San Francisco (MLB) Scottsdale Scorpions 50 NYM R R 6-5 250 04/08/86 Portland, OR New Orleans... (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Ridin' Wildfire Oct 23, 2008
Nichole Dawson and her horse, Wildfire, had quite the showing at the California State Horseman Association Show of Champions in Santa Rosa recently. Dawson, 28, of Fort Dick, competed against the best equestrian enthusiasts in the state and earned second place in Division III of the Gymkhana event out of 39 participants. (Daily Triplicate)
Tommy Smothers gets due for censored show Oct 23, 2008
With a playwright's timing, his wife arrives, fresh from working out, a trim woman who hosts a radio talk show in Santa Rosa. "OK, so she's 25 years younger," says Smothers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police Blotter: Oct. 22, 2008 Oct 22, 2008
Cody Edwin Collins, 18, of Santa Rosa, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 1:15 a.m. Oct. 19 on southbound Interstate 5. He was booked into Colusa County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Police arrest 7 in gang-related stabbing case Oct 20, 2008
(10-19) 20:06 PDT Santa Rosa, CA (AP) ... Santa Rosa police say the victim was found stabbed with serious injuries on Friday ... The Santa Rosa police department's gang task force later Friday arrested 18-year-old Pedro Neri Martinez and five other minors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Napa Valley Day Trip from San Franc... Oct 20, 2008
Continue on Route 101 North towards Santa Rosa and exit at River Road towards Calistoga. This puts the driver on Mark W. Springs Road which becomes Porter Creek Road. (Suite101.com)
MURRIETA: Preservation bestowed on land near hillside Oct 20, 2008
The only trails that will be available will be with a "Ranger Rick" in Santa Rosa. or some other possible and rare ride "walk" along with a Ranger on these properties. (North County Times)
Obituaries: Raymond Bohn Williams Oct 19, 2008
A descendent of pioneering California families, including Santa Rosa's first mayor, Ray was born and raised in Santa Rosa, where he graduated from high school in 1941 ... Ray worked in many areas of Northern California during his career, including Wilbur Springs, Santa Rosa and the Alder Conservation Camp. (Daily Triplicate)
Brown, Pier face off in supe's race (15) Oct 18, 2008
You know, ironically, while the worst thing ( in recent health-care developments) was Sutter (of Santa Rosa) closing, the best thing was that it woke everyone up ... He received an associate's degree from Santa Rosa Junior College and earned a bachelor's degree in cultural and physical geography from UC Berkeley ... It could be the basic health-care unit for Santa Rosa. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Finding God In Your Beer Oct 17, 2008
Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa, Calif. brews a series of religion-themed beers that began with "Damnation." A strong golden ale, the beer's name is a nod to the great Belgian beer Duval, which comes from the Flemish word for devil. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
California leads in movement to ban cruel factory farms Oct 16, 2008
California's Proposition 2 requires "that confined cattle, pigs and chickens have enough space to lie down, stand up, turn around freely and extend their limbs. Because there are few veal producers in the state and the largest pork producer here has already said it would eliminate small crates, the initiative would apply to the 19 million laying hens in California, according to the L.A. Times. Doesn't sound horrendous, does it, to give an animal enough room to stand up and move around? Can you... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Firefighter, animal shelter positions safe Oct 16, 2008
The Sheriff's Department was also facing cuts in several line items, including three deputy sheriff's positions assigned to the Santa Rosa Rancheria and two animal shelter technician positions being requested as part of the animal services overhaul. Passionate with the animal shelter issue, Assistant Sheriff Randy Montejano was there to plead with the board to return the kennel tech positions. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Prep scoreboard Oct 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008. EAST BAY/CONTRA COSTA. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Fall Fare Sale to West Coast Oct 11, 2008
They are the only airlines serving all five Bay Area airports: Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa; and all five major airports in Southern California: Burbank, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Ontario and Orange County. In all, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air together serve 92 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. (PR Newswire)
Clovis fire chief retires, takes Sonoma County post Oct 11, 2008
The job is based in Santa Rosa. The position's pay range is from $126,062 to $153,236 annually. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Suns and Nuggets set to tip off outdoors at Indian Wells Oct 10, 2008
TNT, which is televising the game beginning at 10 p.m. ET, won't have to search far for "beauty shots." The picturesque backdrop to the game includes the Santa Rosa Mountains. And plenty of palm trees and retirees. (USA Today -- Sports)
2 injured in head-on Oct 10, 2008
Firefighters and rescue personnel from Schell-Vista and Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue extricated Hurst from his vehicle, and he was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Lumapas was transported to Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Pier challenges Brown Oct 10, 2008
You know, ironically, while the worst thing ( in recent health-care developments) was Sutter (of Santa Rosa) closing, the best thing was that it woke everyone up. Finally we're beginning to deal with our health-care problems. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Oct 10, 2008
With Pat Jordan Band (from Santa Rosa), Dogman Joe (San Francisco rock-pop). 8 p.m., $15, all ages. (San Francisco Chronicle)
High tension at Lodi Wal-Mart meeting Oct 10, 2008
It is interesting to note that over in Santa Rosa, a judge just ruled against Walmart and threw out an EIR report that was too vague and inconsistent. " Add Your Comments Registered Users Sign in Here *Member ID: *Password: Remember login?( Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone and we reserve the right... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
3 teens hurt in rollover (50) Oct 7, 2008
Carrillo and her two passengers, Nicholas Johnson, 16, of Sonoma, and Charles Gregor, 18, also of Sonoma, were taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Paulson said alcohol doesn't appear to be a factor in the crash, but that unsafe speed was a factor. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Alumni Update Oct 7, 2008
Heine and the Mustangs will be back on the court on Wednesday to host Santa Rosa Jr. College. Kacy CoxSport: VolleyballHigh School: LodiCollege: Delta CollegeThe sophomore setter had 18 assists in Delta's victory over Cosumnes. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Carry a DSLR and a Laptop in Think Tank Photo's Urban Disguise™ 35 Shoulder Bag Oct 6, 2008
Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) October 6, 2008 -- Think Tank Photo's new shoulder bag is the perfect size for photographers on the go: it holds up to a 13 ... About Think Tank Photo: Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, Think Tank Photo () is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work and developing inventive new carrying solutions that meet their needs. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chamber honors public safety workers Oct 5, 2008
l Bart Siino with the Hanford Parole Office is assigned as a parole agent I and responsible for supervising approximately 90 parolees that live in the communities of Hanford, Lemoore and Santa Rosa Rancheria. He is always one of the first to volunteer for assignments and is a valued asset. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wine country tourists juiced about grape stomping Oct 3, 2008
In Santa Rosa, Calif. the Sonoma County Harvest Fair hosts a World Championship Grape Stomp Oct. 3-5. (MSNBC -- Travel)
