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Trainer Johnson faces BHA inquiry Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:14AMTrainer Howard Johnson is appearing before a British Horseracing Authority inquiry to face horse welfare and doping charges.
Evans decides not to run for Congress Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:13AMState Sen. Noreen Evans, the Santa Rosa Democrat who represents Vallejo, put to rest Tuesday any speculation that she may run for Congress in the next election."Over the last few months, many community members have approached me about the possibility of running for U.
Redistricting Nightmare Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:41AMThe new Congressional district boundaries being proposed by California's Redistricting Commission are turning into a nightmare for Lake County, as every change to the original draft proposal gets worse.
Man arrested after crash Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:41AMCLEARLAKE -- A Clearlake man was arrested Monday following a two-vehicle traffic collision on Lakeshore Drive. Robert Millsap, 26, was booked into Lake County Jail on charges of felony DUI causing injury, felony hit-and-run and possession of a narcotic controlled substance.
Crash ends in death Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:40AMLAKE COUNTY -- California Highway Patrol (CHP) Clear Lake area continues an investigation into a fatal traffic collision that occurred Saturday on Highway 29 just north of the Napa County line.
Police reverse finding of fault in 2010 fatal crash Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:08AMWhen 71-year-old Raymundo Macias was killed last year in a car crash in Santa Maria, police concluded that the accident was his fault, saying that he had driven into the path of the other vehicle.
Feliz, Smith, Woodbridge take Tennis Classic crowns Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:06AMNapa’s Amanda Feliz won the women’s 4.5 singles title while Calistoga’s Ann Smith and St. Helena’s Barbara Woodbridge captured the women’s 4.0 doubles crown as the Napa Valley Tennis Association hosted the 34th annual Napa Valley Tennis Classic over the Fourth of July weekend.
Archuleta, Ramoz tandem helps bring more attention to Metro Little League Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:28AMWhen Mike Archuleta and Chris Ramoz teamed up to take over Santa Fe's Metropolitan Little League as president and vice president six years ago, their top priority was raising the profile of a league slowly suffocating from a lack of participation.
Get a Taste for Art Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:48PMThe Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation is getting ready for its second annual “Get a Taste for Art” This experience is going to be even bigger this year as the event will also include its own cupcake challenge as they look to take local...
Pace man faces Federal drug charges Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:33PMMonday a federal indictment was unsealed and charged a Pace man with conspiracy to obtain pseudoephedrine for the purpose of manufacturing meth. Dallas Foley, 29 of Pace, along with Jeffrey Rimpf, 44, formerly of Pensacola, were indicted for...
Measles reported in Santa Rosa County Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMAfter consultation with Florida Forest Service officials, the burn ban in Santa Rosa County is lifted immediately, on Monday, July 18. As a result of significant and extensive rainfall throughout the area during the last several days, the Florida...
Press Gazette welcomes Abe Clark Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:18PMThe Santa Rosa Press Gazette would like to welcome to its staff Abe Clark. Clark, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, recently located to Milton from his last duty station in Northern California. During Clark’s military career he worked in...
Medical Examiner looking into homicide Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:18PMThe Milton Police Department is awaiting a report from the Florida Medical Examiner as it looks into the death of two Milton residents on Sellers Drive. Back on July 9 Milton Police responded to a 9-11 call from a home located in the 6400 block of...
Mexico Boat Capsize: Lorie Goldbeck Seeks Private Dive Team For Missing Fishermen Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:08PMPETALUMA, Calif. -- The friend of one of seven fishermen missing since their boat capsized in the Gulf of California is seeking to raise money for a private dive team to search the undersea wreckage.
Healdsburg woman and grandchildren hurt in freeway crash Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:49PMA Healdsburg woman and her two grandchildren were injured in a rollover crash on Southbound Highway 101 near Arata Lane on July 12.
'Thanks for saving me' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:48PMUp until Saturday at 9:30 p.m., the Imogene Theater was thought to have been deserted. For over two years, the theater had the quote “Thanks for saving me” in its announcement box that is mounted above the main entrance to the theater. On...
Police arrest Clearlake man for DUI, hit-and-run following Monday afternoon crash Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:31AMCLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man determined to be at fault in a Monday afternoon crash that injured three people was arrested for driving under the influence and hit-and-run after he left the scene of the collision only to crash into a nearby business.
Giase on the Women's World Cup: U.S. shows spirit, but still needs to hone skills Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:14AMTeam USA needs to develop creative midfield players
2011 Tour de France, Stage 16 Preview: Peloton Hits Medium Mountains Before Alps Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:33AMThe 2011 Tour de France returns after its final rest day with the beginning of its final jaunt through the mountains. While Wednesday through Friday features climbing through the Alps, the peloton will make its way east with some medium mountain cycling on Tuesday. The riders will travel 162 1/2 kilometers from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Gap in a transition stage to get them ready for the ...
New Research Offers Breakthrough in Fight Against Breast Cancer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:00AMSANTA ROSA, Calif. , July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Indiana University and Methodist Research Institute have published the dramatic effects of a natural formula against breast cancer. The impressive results are found in the latest issue of the peer-reviewed journal, Integrative Cancer Therapies . Lead investigator Dr. Daniel Sliva says, "The formula we studied inhibits growth of ...
Friend Seeks Private Dive Team For Missing Anglers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:33AMThe friend of one of seven fishermen missing since their boat capsized in the Gulf of California is seeking to raise money for a private dive team to search the undersea wreckage.
Brazilian Bianca Rossini’s “Kiss of Brasil” Bossa Nova Album Tops US Jazz Music Charts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:44AM"Kiss of Brasil” Now Featured on Pandora Radio (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/BiancaRossini/KissofBrasil/prweb8652414.htm
Environmental Code to help save Sta. Rosa watershed in Laguna Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:44AMBy Anna ValmeroSTA. ROSA, LAGUNA — The creation of a local Environmental Code is expected to help in the conservation of the Sta. Rosa watershed, the main source of water for four towns in the area.“The city of Sta. Rosa is the first to legislate an environmental code at the local government unit (LGU) level and we hope that through this, stakeholders will be aware and act together to save the ...
Borders to shut down remaining 399 stores Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32AMBorders, the country's second-largest bookstore chain, which not so long ago had more than 600 stores nationwide, threw in the towel Monday and announced it was going into liquidation. Gone, beginning in less than a...
Dry times are hard times for farmers, ranchers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:59PMBy Stella Davis Current-Argus Staff Writer CARLSBAD — With no measurable rain since October of last year in most of the county, life has become tough and a hardship for those who make their living from agriculture, said Woods Houghton, Eddy County Extension Service agriculture agent.
BREAKING: Head-on Clearlake crash sends three to hospitals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:16PMCLEARLAKE, Calif. – A late afternoon crash on Monday sent three people to hospitals around the region. The crash occurred at around 4:30 p.m., causing the roadway to be shut down, according to reports from the scene.
Friends of missing Baja fishermen push for dive team Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:13PMFriends of a Petaluma man missing since a July 3 boating disaster off the Baja California coast are working to fund a private dive to the sunken boat.
Locals cool on Messi in superstar's heartland Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:11PMROSARIO, Argentina (AFP) - Hours after Argentina's national side slid out to neighbours Uruguay at the Copa America, Lionel Messi headed back almost unnoticed to his home town of Rosario.
TAM still backs SMART Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:48PMThe fight over Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit continues to grow more contentious and both sides of the commuter-rail debate recently landed solid punches.
Oberkirch proud of program he built Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:41PMLuke Oberkirch isn't necessarily happy with the way Sonoma State replaced him. But he wants the local soccer community to know it won't mar the 21 years he spent with the women's program there, the past 16 as head coach. “It's been a really great 21 years,” Oberkirch said by phone. “I started in 1990, I took over in 1995 and we had a lot of great successes. We had some of the best teams ever ...
Did Fig Tree John live to be 136 years old? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:35PMThe enigmatic Fig Tree John was a Coachella Valley legend in his own time. Although considered kind and likeable by many, he also developed a reputation as one tough dude.
(RWire) Athletics: Caroline Kirui Crushes Course Record at Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:55PMTesfaye Sendeku defends half-marathon title at 8th edition under ideal running conditions.
Santa Rosa Co. cancels burn ban Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:14AMSanta Rose County Florida cancels the burn ban, effective immediately. The decision came after the agency spoke with the Florida Forest Service.
Sporting KC acquires Cyrus from Trinidad and Tobago Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:46AMSporting Kansas City made another big player acquisition Saturday when it welcomed Trinidad and Tobago National Team defender Daneil Cyrus to the club.
Santa Rosa County lifts burn ban Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:05AMAfter consultation with Florida Forest Service officials, the burn ban in Santa Rosa County is lifted immediately today.As a result of significant and extensive rainfall throughout the area during the last several days, the Florida Forest Service recommends Santa Rosa County cancel the existing...
Using touch screens and apps to treat autism Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:30AMThere are hundreds of new apps available — for Apple iPads and more — to help children with autism or other conditions that interfere with their ability to speak, learn or socialize.
Woman arrested in suspected DUI rollover crash on Highway 101 in Healdsburg Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:28AMA Vallejo woman suspected of drunken driving crashed into another car on Highway 101 Sunday, rolled her Jeep and was arrested by CHP officers.
Toyota Group suppliers meet PEZA head Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:24AMToyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), together with locators of the Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ) in Santa Rosa, Laguna, recently met with officials of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) during their bi-annual meeting held at the Makati Shangri-La.
Convergys to hire 5,000 additional employees Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:18AMCALL center firm Convergys Corp. intends to hire 5,000 new employees this year for its new contact centers in Cebu and Baguio City. Andrea J. Ayers, president and chief operations officer, aid the company has 25,000 employees. "We’re hiring everyday," she added.
Finding silver lining in State Farm layoffs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:43PMThough hearsick that State Farm Insurance is closing its regional office in Rohnert Park, Greg Jones and Brad Collins have ambitious plans for their first day in the ranks of the involuntarily jobless.
All News Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:20PMGuest Appearing caused a stir on Queen’s Plate Day when he spooked from the drumbeats of a nearby band during the post parade, dumping jockey Tyler Pizarro, but he likely will have to cope with only some airplane noise before he competes in ...
Man jumps from Santa Rosa Street overpass in SLO, police say Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:55PMIn an apparent suicide attempt, a man jumped from the Santa Rosa Street overpass in San Luis Obispo
Prayers answered: Emerald Coast gets soaked (FORECAST) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:20PMCRESTVIEW - The drenching rain over the weekend came none too soon, as drought conditions have continued to create problems for farmers and dramatically lower water levels in some creeks and rivers.In fact, the Emerald Coast saw enough rain Sunday morning for the National Weather Service to issue...
2,131 triathletes embrace Vineman experience Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:58PMTwo of the 2,100 entrants in the Vineman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Swimmers compete in the swimming phase of the event near Johnson's Beach on the Russian River in Guerneville.
Family fears for missing Santa Rosa woman Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:58PMThe family of a 72-year-old Santa Rosa woman who has been missing for more than 24 hours on Sunday asked for the public’s help in finding her.
Stabbing on bridge renews town fears Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:18PMGUERNEVILLE — A drug-related fight and fatal stabbing on the Guerneville Bridge last week underscored growing concerns about public safety in downtown Guerneville, especially on the bridge and the town plaza.
Duluth hockey player still going strong as he turns 90 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:12PMMark Sertich's wish for Monday - blowing out 90 candles while on skates. Sertich's 90th birthday parties will be saved for later as he prepares for a return to the ice.
Marina expansion plans delayed Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:24PMSANTA ROSA BEACH — Plans to expand a small marina in the Daughette subdivision in South Walton County are moving forward, but not as quickly originally thought. Marina developer Tom Stein was tentatively scheduled to discuss revised plans for...
Toyota Group calls for measures to improve competitiveness of local suppliers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:49AMMANILA, July 17 (PNA) -- Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), together with locators of the Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ) in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, made an appeal for support in improving the competitiveness of local parts suppliers during their biannual meeting with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) headed by Director General Lilia De Lima.
What's New: BelloCello di Sonoma Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:23AMSpruce up your summer cocktails with BelloCello di Sonoma, an infused liqueur from Sonoma-based HelloCello, producers of the terrific Limoncello di Sonoma. BelloCello is a 100 percent certified organic brandy distilled...