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Marin briefs: Novato Olympian to celebrate with Buzz Aldrin, Wiilie Brown Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:06PMMarin Independent Journal Olympic skier Ani Serebrakian, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be celebrating the grand opening of Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Bonnie limps into gulf: light rain expected in Bay County Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:54PMTropical Depression Bonnie, which was expected to re-strengthen to a tropical storm overnight, was forecast to bring rough waters to some Panhandle counties today, according to the National Weather Service. A tropical storm warning was issued Friday...
Founding member of Russian River Writers Guild Marianne Ware dies from diabetes complications Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:48PMA celebration in the Sebastopol Community Center this Saturday (July 24) will pay tribute to Marianne Ware, the West County poet and teacher who died in Santa Rosa on June 21. She was 74.
Hall of Fame-Capsules Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:44PMCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- A look at the honorees to be inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame:
Super-cars going for million-dollar finish Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:35PMScience editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Four racing teams have had to drop out, but the front-runners in a $10 million contest for super-efficient cars are still in the running. Alan Boyle - Shopping - Apple - Gulf of Mexico - Ancient Egypt
Liver transplant successful, infant doing ‘fantastic’ Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:18PMEAST LIVERPOOL - When East Liverpool resident Pamela Olmstead traveled to San Antonio, Texas, in June to visit her one-year-old grandson Jayden Olmstead, it wasn't for a family reunion.
Yates pleads guilty to Walton woman's murder, gets life (PHOTOS) Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:15PMDeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The man accused of killing a 60-year-old Walton County woman last August pleaded guilty to murder Thursday. Jeffrey Yates, 41, will spend life in prison without parole for the Aug. 17, 2009, killing of Elizabeth “Cookie” Andrews. She was shot to death and found the following day.
Hall of Fame-Capsules Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:03PMA look at the honorees to be inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame: ANDRE NOLAN DAWSON: Born July 10, 1954, in Miami ... 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, batted right-handed and threw right-handed ... nicknamed "Hawk" for his fearlessness and intensity ... as a power-hitting outfielder batted .279 with 2,774 hits, 438 home runs and 1,591 RBIs in a major league career from 1976-96 ...
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Santa Rosa Teen Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:42PMSANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Santa Rosa police have arrested one of four people suspected of stabbing a 17-year-old boy in what appears to have been a gang-related crime Wednesday night.
37th Kiwanis All-Star Football game this Saturday Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:22PMThe 37th annual Kiwanis All-Star Football Game, now known as the Richard Bigham Memorial All-Star Game, will be held on Saturday, July 24 at the Santa Rosa High School field next to the Santa Rosa Junior College campus.
Crist order may help spill-affected Fla. taxpayers Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:11PMTALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Charlie Crist signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at helping owners of homes and other properties devalued by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill to seek compensation for those losses and for the inflated tax bills expected to result. Crist acted a day after the Florida House adjourned a special legislative session without taking a vote on his ballot proposal to ban offshore ...
THE GULF OIL SPILLCrist order strives to help property owners Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:04PMTALLAHASSEE — A day after complaining about the “do-nothing Legislature” that shunned his oil ban plan, Gov. Charlie Crist shot back Wednesday and gave property owners a tool to collect money from BP.
Breaking news: 3 vehicles collide head-on on Hwy. 101 at Burke Hill Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:18PMA three-car crash slowed southbound traffic to a crawl on Highway 101 south of Burke Hill Drive just after 5:30 p.
Howard J. Leonhardt Announces Candidacy for Governor of California Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:14PMSANTA MONICA, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to a lack of voter enthusiasm for the major-party candidates for Governor of California, a bio-medical pioneer and mega-entrepreneur, today announced his intention to conduct a write-in campaign for the governorship. Howard J. Leonhardt, founder and Chief Science and Technology Officer of Bioheart Inc., a biotechnology company, and owner ...
Fishing report — July 20 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:58PMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 20, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and...
As Gilroy's Garlic Festival approaches, the popular herb smells of many myths and legends Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:57PMAs the Bay Area gears up for the 32nd Gilroy Garlic Festival '” the popular annual event where, starting Friday, tens of thousands of garlic lovers convene '” the acrid bulb's reputation as an all-powerful curative blossoms. But is garlic really as healthy as its boosters say?
Parolee stabbed but refuses to cooperate with police Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:54PMVentura police are investigating the early morning stabbing of a wanted parolee, officials said.
Novato Notebook Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:34PMSchweikert claims another Masters title Jere Schweikert of San Rafael is the 49th Annual Marin Masters Champion.
Luther Burbank Savings to take ex-Traverso’s site Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:14PMSANTA ROSA -- Luther Burbank Savings, the largest Sonoma County-based financial institution with $3.5 billion in assets, is moving to the old Traverso's Gourmet Foods site in downtown Santa Rosa, doubling the size of its current headquarters branch to 6,000 square feet.
Howard J. Leonhardt Announces Candidacy for Governor of California Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:10PMResponding to a lack of voter enthusiasm for the major-party candidates for Governor of California, a bio-medical pioneer and mega-entrepreneur, today announced his intention to conduct a write-in campaign for the governorship.
Registration open at Windsor preschools Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:01PMWindsor's four state licensed preschools are all taking new students for the upcoming school year, a time studies show can be used to teach social and even academic skills before a child begins kindergarten.
37th Kiwanis All Star game July 24 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:57PMThe 37th annual Kiwanis All-Star Football Game, now known as the Richard Bigham Memorial All-Star Game, will be held on Saturday, July 24 at Bailey Field on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus.
2 dead in DUI crash Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:52PMA San Francisco woman was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of driving drunk after she collided with a car on Geyserville Avenue in an accident that left two women dead.
Crist issues order for reappraisal of homes in counties affected by oil spill Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:36PMGov. Charlie Crist today issued an executive order allowing appraisers to reassess property values in counties affected by the oil spill.
Pilot program to offer free rides to paratransit customers Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:22PMFor a six month period starting July 1, CityBus will allow paratransit-eligible clients who possess a Santa Rosa Paratransit identification card to ride for free on any Santa Rosa CityBus fixed route bus.
USAC/CRA victory goes to Temecula’s Mike Spencer Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:54AMWith just a handful of points races left on Petaluma Speedway’s 2010 schedule before post-season open shows take the spotlight, the All-Pro Racing Series championship contenders in every division are gearing up for the final push.
CHP & local police track down attempted murder suspect on transit bus Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:54AMLocal California Highway Patrol officers have tracked down the suspect of an attempted murder case. KSBY News was on scene when officers tracked down Adrian Salais on a local transit bus in San Luis Obispo. They pulled the bus over at the corner of Santa Rosa Rd. and Highland Rd., near Cal Poly. Officers tell us they had received an anonymous tip that he was on board the bus, and there were ...
Three Suspects Sought in Attempted Ventura Murder Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:45AMEarly Wednesday morning, Ventura Police received a call regarding a stabbing victim in the 100 block of S. Santa Rosa Street. When officers arrived on-scene and contacted the victim, 28-year-old, Jeffrey Johnson, he refused to provide them with any information.
Man In Custody After Intentionally Hitting Pedestrian With Truck Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:21AMMorro Bay, CA -- Police arrested a man they say intentionally struck a pedestrian with a pickup truck yesterday morning in Morro Bay. 31-year-old Adrian Salais allegedly directed the possibly stolen truck he was driving towards the victim with the intent hit him at about 6:50. The victims name wasn’t released.
Galaxy of southern stars on SCL football team Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:09AMThe Sonoma County League team that will face the North Bay League in the 2010 Santa Rosa Kiwanis Club’s Richard Bigham All-Star Classic football game has a galaxy of stars from south county.
Access specialist offers advice, demonstrations Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:01AMPeople and families of people living with low vision challenges are invited to attend the next meeting of the Upper Napa Valley Low Vision group at 1:30 p.m. in the Rancho de Calistoga recreation hall July 22.
King of the Hills Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:21AMTHOUSAND OAKS — They didn’t toast to the winner early this time. Neither did they let him promenade down the streets of Thousand Oaks like it was the Champs Elysees, waving for adoring fans as the field softly skimmed alongside. Instead, they attacked.
Wine Country Bike Trek returns Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:18AMSomewhere beyond the pancake house — that’s where Alexia Mack woke up along the Friday morning route for the Wine Country Bike Trek. Her nap was entirely excusable.
Hounds win a pair in Summer Shootout Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:52AMSummer hoops took center stage last weekend when the Greyhounds flashed their court skills in the annual Summer Shootout hoops tournament.
Fear and loathing coming to a ballot box near you Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:51AMIf voters are as angry as some recent opinion polls suggest, they will find plenty of targets to vent their frustrations in the Nov. 2 General Election.
Youth sports take center stage in midsummer play Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:45AMChampionship Game, Sonoma 3, Rohnert Park 2: Ronnie Cotter pitched a four-hitter, with no walks, to lead Sonoma over Rohnert Park and claim the District Championship. Cotter and Devon Graff had two hits, and Cotter the game-winning RBI. Noah Rogerson had two hits for RP, and Lucas Schumacher scattered eight hits to keep his team alive.
Some Businesses Growing Despite Spill Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:43AMFrom day one of the oil gusher nearly three months ago, the spill has been a nightmare, but some Gulf businesses are seeing unexpected growth despite the disaster | | DAY 89 BP May Revise Test Timeline 'A Whale' a Bust in Cleanup LIVESHOTS | FULL COVERAGE
Obituaries 7-17 Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:15AMLou Taylor Lou Taylor, 85, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away July 16, 2010, at Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Blountstown, Fla., to the late Emmet and Cindy Grace Carter. Lou was Baptist by faith and...
First-time home buyers get busy Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 3:09AMReal estate broker Timo Rivetti confers with client Wendy Taylor, teacher and first-time home-buying hopeful, outside the Broadway Street property on which Taylor has recently made an offer.
Calendar: Summer Serenade, lunch with Pelicans manager today Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:12AMCalendar: July 7
Teen T-bones truck of deputy responding to robbery call Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:08AMMILTON – A Milton man crashed his car into an unmarked Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office pickup truck while a deputy was responding to an armed robbery call midday Tuesday. Deputy Joel H. Murphy, 35, of Milton, drove south on East Milton Road...
Valley takes action against outbreak of mosquitoes Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:07AMCities and counties are battling an outbreak of mosquitoes caused by a deluge of rainfall last week from Hurricane Alex.Cameron County Assistant Director of Environmental Health Gustavo Olivares said an intensive ground spraying program, combined...
Ed Kuepper To Speak at BIGSOUND 2010 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:23AMEd Kuepper, the legendary guitarist for The Saints and Laughing Clowns, has been announced as a speaker for the BIGSOUND 2010 music conference in Brisbane in September.
Full Speed Ahead Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:02AMFor Chris Bradshaw, the ingredients for success on the baseball diamond are pretty simple when you think about it.
WCTU leaves an enduring monument Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 1:44AMFor the members of the newly organized Women's Christian Temperance Union, the gesture was as practical as it was symbolic. Founded in 1874, the WCTU was dedicated to abstinence from alcohol, and at its organizing convention, the group hit upon a simple expedient: water fountains.
Allen wins Democratic primary Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:32AMSaturday update Final results pushed Michael Allen over the edge Monday in the 7th Assembly Democratic primary election, officially launching him into the November general election against Republican candidate Doris Gentry.
Man suffers major injuries in rollover Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:31AMA Napa man suffered major injuries Sunday in a solo vehicle rollover on Silverado Trail. The driver of the 1998 Acura was driving northbound on the Trail north of Pope Street at about 2:25 p.m. Sunday when he lost control and ran off the road, said California Highway Patrol Officer Jaret Paulson.
Time out with Toppa Epps Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:26AMEditor’s Note: This is a special edition of “Time Out With ...” Calistoga resident Toppa Epps, who serves as a West Coast Event Coordinator for Alumni Athletics USA. Epps and fellow Calistoga resident Ed Hayman were involved in promoting the Napa/Vintage alumni football game, which took place at Justin-Siena on Saturday.
Ed Kuepper To Play BIGSOUND Showcase Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:23AMEd Kuepper, the legendary guitarist for The Saints and Laughing Clowns, will perform a showcase gig for BIGSOUND 2010 in Brisbane in September.
Oil to keep hitting beaches through Wednesday, concentrated at Destin Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:06PMPENSACOLA — Winds on Monday again favored Florida, especially the far Panhandle.