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1 hr ago | Petaluma360

11-time unlicensed driver arrested again in Sebastopol

A man who was caught driving on a suspended license on at least 11 occasions was arrested on suspicion of doing so once again, police said.

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Related Topix: Sebastopol, CA, Cloverdale, CA

13 hrs ago | The Press Democrat

Sonoma County Gastropubs: Belly Left Coast Kitchen, Heritage Public House

Raise a glass to the final days of American Craft Beer Week by heading to one of Sonoma County's newest gastropubs: Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom or Heritage Public House .

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Santa Rosa, CA, Dining

Fri May 17, 2013

Sonoma Valley Sun

Gorin Won't Answer Question

In my entire adult life, whenever I sought information from my local, state or federal elected representatives, I always got answers to my questions, and never have had to justify why I was asking a question before getting an answer.

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The Press Democrat

The Bunslinger: Pinch some Buns in Sonoma County

Mobile foodist Jeff Tyler has launched The Bun Slinger , a bright yellow truck serving up pork belly, steak, chicken, and tofu wrapped in Chinese steamed buns .

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The Press Democrat

Judge won't halt Santa Rosa asphalt plant's silo construction

Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Elliot Daum denied a request by neighbors to halt construction of the 82-foot-high silos at the BoDean asphalt plant north of Railroad Square.

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Related Topix: Santa Rosa, CA

Thu May 16, 2013

My Mother Lode

Suit against Calif. Indian casino dismissed

The Press Democrat of Santa Rosa reported on Wednesday () that a Sonoma County judge ruled the suit by the group, Stop the Casino 101 Coalition, lacked merit.

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Related Topix: Santa Rosa, CA, Rohnert Park, CA, Indio, CA, Graton, CA

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

White's Wines: Embracing The Obscure

This past weekend in Sonoma County, California, 17 vintners gathered for a wine tasting they dubbed "The 7 Percent Solution." As the organizers explained, "roughly 93 percent of Northern California vineyard acreage is planted to eight major grape varietals.

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Related Topix: Drink, Wine

Wed May 15, 2013

San Francisco Chronicle

Woman, 88, survives weekend in crashed car

HELENA -- An 88-year-old woman survived an entire weekend trapped in her car after she crashed in a ravine near Santa Rosa, authorities said.

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Related Topix: Santa Rosa, CA, Petaluma, CA

Examiner.com

It's hard work but someone has to do it:

Ah yes, it's hard work living in Sonoma County: perfect landscape, perfect climate, superb wine and food, concerts in the vineyards - yes, 'tis damn hard work, but someone has to do it.

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Related Topix: Drink, Wine, Kenwood, CA

The Business Journal

North Bay groups recieve grants from state health exchange

A Sonoma County-based nonprofit and several others with ties in the North Bay are among 48 organizations across the state to share in $37 million in outreach and education grants from Covered California, the state's online health exchange developed under health care reform.

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Related Topix: California, California Government, Petaluma, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Solano County, CA

Petaluma360

Amy's Kitchen studies ways to cut huge water, sewer fees for expansion

Santa Rosa officials have told Amy's Kitchen that the company's expansion plans could trigger up to $34 million in water and sewer permit fees alone, a figure that stunned the company and has set off a furious effort to prevent it from once again expanding to Oregon instead of Sonoma County.

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Related Topix: Santa Rosa, CA, Petaluma, CA

Tue May 14, 2013

Patch.com

Wine Report Warns of New Vineyard Pest with Warmer Weather

While the warm springtime weather has given bud break a head start and new shoots are growing rapidly throughout most of Sonoma and Mendocino counties, it may not be all good news in area vineyards.

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Related Topix: Weather, Wine, Vineyard, CA, Drink, Mendocino County, CA, Entomology, Science

Petaluma360

Sonoma County to complete former redevelopment projects

Sonoma County supervisors were told Tuesday that they could have $24.4 million in property tax revenue available through mid-2017 to complete former county redevelopment projects and programs.

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Related Topix: Sonoma, CA, Roseland, CA, Guerneville, CA, Monte Rio, CA

Patch.com

A Fire District on Edge

On November 7, 2012, the day following the election, drivers passing the fire station in downtown Cotati were greeted by a large banner: Fire Station Closed Today Due to Budget Crisis.

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Related Topix: Fire, Cotati, CA, Penngrove, CA, Novato, CA, Flournoy, CA

Patch.com

Loud Neighbors, Drunk Drivers, Tablet Thieves and Tire Slashers

On Monday, May 6 at 9:47 p.m., two calls were received by Healdsburg Police Department about neighbors involved in a loud argument.

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Related Topix: Healdsburg, CA

Examiner.com

4th Annual California Wine Festival showcased CA wines and local food artisans

On April 20, 2013 at high noon, the 4th Annual California Wine Festival opened its gates to the early bird crowd who indulged in an extra hour of wine and food tasting.

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Related Topix: Wine, Drink, Dining, Napa, CA, Laguna Niguel, CA

Patch.com

New Camps Added - 2013 Summer Camp Guide

Summer camp is almost a rite of the season for some families. For others, summer programs offer kids something to do while mom and dad are at work, a chance to explore a new interest or an opportunity to improve an existing talent.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Sonoma, CA, Petaluma, CA, Rohnert Park, CA, Healdsburg, CA

Mon May 13, 2013

Examiner.com

Taste of Alexander Valley - May 17-19

The Alexander Valley Winegrowers Association invites you to the 16th annual Taste of Alexander Valley on May 18-19, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 30 wineries will host their own special wine and food parties featuring live entertainment, food and wine pairing and special discounts.

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Related Topix: Wine, Drink, Geyserville, CA, Healdsburg, CA

Patch.com

Woman, 88, Trapped in Car Since Friday Night Off Calistoga Road, Rescued

On Monday morning, the driver of a tractor-trailer westbound on Porter Creek Rd.

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Related Topix: Santa Rosa, CA, Calistoga, CA, St. Helena, CA

Sonoma Index Tribune

Curtain rises on Theatre Alliance season

With a newly renovated theater space and more shows than ever before, the Sonoma Theatre Alliance is preparing for its biggest season to date.

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Related Topix: Sonoma, CA, Theater, Arts