county in California, United States
No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent
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Quick Glance: Silence over Paradise: A Tragic Chapter in Nature
- Bernie Krause started recording in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in California 30 years ago.
- Krause noticed a significant loss of natural sounds and observed unusual changes in the park.
- Silence spreads, accompanied by devastating fires destroying the environment.
- The changes in nature are profound, and the threat of climate change is pervasive.
Sober Travelers Find Something to Savor in Wine Country: Mocktail trails, olive oil tours and elevated dining experiences are among the many ways the renowned ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/travel/sober-travel-mendoza-tuscany-sonoma.html
Quick Glance: Sober Travelers Discover Delights in Wine Lands
- Mocktail trails, olive oil tours, and elevated dining experiences are some of the ways renowned wine regions like Sonoma, Mendoza, and Tuscany cater to sober or sober-curious travelers.
- Amy Snook's journey to Mendoza seven years ago led to a newfound appreciation for sustainable agriculture in wine regions, marking the beginning of her sober travel experiences.
- The 2024 State of the U.S. Wine Industry report reveals that 52% of consumers aged 21 to 34 believe that alcohol consumption, even in moderation, is detrimental to health.
- World-class wine destinations such as Sonoma County, Mendoza, and Tuscany are expanding their offerings to attract both drinkers and nondrinkers, providing a more inclusive experience for the sober-curious.
Monarch delivers first 70 hp electric tractor to City of Berkeley: The City of Berkeley, California becomes the first to take delivery of a a 70 hp Monarch MK-V ...
electrek.co/2024/04/13/monarch-delivers-first-70-hp-electric-tractor-to-city-of-berkeley/
Nepal Day Parade in S.F. attracts fast-growing population: Nepal Day marks the New Year in the high-altitude Himalayan country, and local Nepalese celebrated ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/nepal-day-parade-19392484.php
Body of teen who vanished in Sonoma County’s Russian River recovered: The teen went missing on Thursday and a search continued into Friday morning ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/body-teen-vanished-sonoma-county-s-russian-19400503.php
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3.4-magnitude quake rattles California, Sonoma County epicenter: A 3.4-magnitude earthquake was reported in Sonoma County on Monday morning ...
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Portugal Restaurant Week offers deals in San Jose, San Francisco, Sonoma: Second annual event, April 22-28, expands to LA
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CA's largest builder’s remedy housing project could be in Wine Country: California’s largest ‘builder’s remedy’ housing project could be coming to Wine Country
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/ca-housing-wine-country-19386413.php
A hiker, who California authorities say fell nearly 60 feet from a trail, was airlifted to safety and taken to the hospital to be checked out. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/02/helicopter-rescue-video-hiker-holds-onto-cliff/73186002007/
Baseball trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore makes Oakland Ballers: Kelsie Whitmore, who played for the U.S. women’s national baseball team, the Sonoma Stompers and in ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/baseball-trailblazer-kelsie-whitmore-makes-19396131.php
Paid articlePaid Bay Area to see fog, warmer weather and big jump in temperatures: Above-normal temperatures will return to the Bay Area as an area of high pressure builds over ...
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This map reveals where supersized ‘builder’s remedy’ projects could be coming: Bay Area housing developers in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/14/this-map-reveals-where-supersized-builders-remedy-projects-could-be-coming/
S.F. Bay Area weather: Here's how long dry spell could last: An extended dry and warm break is expected this week. If the rain-free streak reaches 10 days ...
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One dead, four injured after Sonoma County crash: A multi-car crash on Lakeville Highway in Sonoma County killed one person and injured four others.
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Video shows dramatic rescue of hiker clinging to side of California cliff as ocean rises below
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David Sedaris bringing trademark wit to the Bay Area: Sedaris’ current tour consists of essays he recently wrote but has not yet published ...
santacruzsentinel.com/2024/04/11/david-sedaris-bringing-trademark-wit-to-santa-cruz-civic-auditorium/
Condemned killer who kidnapped and murdered 12-year-old Polly Klaas wants his death sentence overturned — and her father is furious
nypost.com/2024/04/06/us-news/polly-klaas-killer-wants-his-death-sentence-overturned/
Ellen DeGeneres embarks on new comedy tour. Here's where to catch it: The former talk show host and sitcom star is returning to her stand-up comedy roots with ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/ellen-degeneres-bay-area-19384021.php
Best wineries to visit in Sonoma County: These are the 21 best wineries to visit in Healdsburg, Sebastopol and all of Sonoma County.
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Quick Glance: Top Wineries in Sonoma County
- Our top wineries in Sonoma County showcase the region's full range, from charming downtown tasting rooms to idyllic vineyard estates.
- New additions to the list include J. Rochioli, a legendary Pinot Noir maker from the Russian River Valley that offers a surprisingly affordable tasting at $25; Darling, an exciting producer of low-intervention wines with a modern tasting lounge on the Sonoma square; and Nalle, a family-run winery making delicious, traditional Zinfandel in Dry Creek Valley.
- Visits to the urban tasting rooms are intimate and serene, with an employee guiding private groups through the wines.
- At Lioco, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, mainly single-vineyard renditions from organic, dry-farmed sites in Sonoma County and Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, are the highlights.
Electric vehicles may be lowering Bay Area's carbon footprint: Monitors record small decrease in CO₂ emissions
phys.org/news/2024-04-electric-vehicles-lowering-bay-area.html
Newsom called it a 'gimmick.' Now he’s using the trick to lower California’s massive deficit
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-11/newsom-relies-on-gimmicks-to-solve-the-budget-deficit
Newsom, lawmakers detail first California budget cuts of $17 billion: Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are scrambling to lessen California's budget ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-04/newsom-and-democratic-lawmakers-release-17b-plan-to-cut-budget
Quick Glance: Newsom, Lawmakers Unveil Initial $17 Billion California Budget Cuts
- Democratic lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom are working to reduce California's budget deficit, estimated at $37.9 billion in January.
- The agreement includes delaying $1 billion in grants for transit projects, saving $762.5 million by pausing state job hiring, and pulling back $500 million from a program to help K-12 building projects.
- Lawmakers agreed to withdraw $12.2 billion from state reserves to cover the shortfall when the final budget is approved.
- The measures aim to deduct $29.5 billion from the deficit, serving as an initial step to shrink the budget shortfall and address the state's financial challenges.
Former Windsor mayor's accusers speak out after charging decision: Some of the women who accused Dominic Foppoli of sexual assault said they are still seeking ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/former-windsor-mayor-s-accusers-speak-charging-19393700.php
Video: Mount Tamalpais rescue effort saves driver in ravine: The driver's vehicle plunged about 200 feet off Panoramic Highway and crashed into a large tree ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/mount-tam-rescue-effort-saves-driver-in-ravine/
Bay Area's warmest day so far this year, 80 degrees in some areas: The Bay Area's warmest day so far this year could bring 70-degree temperatures to San ...
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/bay-area-warm-temperatures-19393670.php
Groups seek to ban large-scale animal farming in Sonoma County: Animal rights activists are promoting a ballot initiative that would ban factory farming in ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-04/groups-seek-to-ban-large-scale-animal-farming-in-sonoma-county
Bay Area could see coldest April day in years as temps drop: A big drop in temperatures is expected across California on Wednesday. Thursday could be the coldest ...
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/cold-temperature-april-19381167.php
Paid articlePaid Bay Area weather to see major shift to warmer temperatures: Parts of San Francisco could hit 70 degrees, while the Bay Area's inland valleys will be in the mid- ...
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/warm-sun-bay-area-19391867.php
Hiker Explains How a ‘Brave’ Choice Left Him in Trapped in a Literal Cliffhanger: Cody Cretini had to be saved in a dramatic helicopter rescue.
thedailybeast.com/hiker-explains-how-a-brave-choice-left-him-in-trapped-in-a-literal-cliffhanger
NBA’s first official wine partner: Kendall-Jackson: Beloved Chardonnay winery hopes basketball can help attract younger drinkers. Another Jackson Family Wines ...
sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/nba-wine-kendall-jackson-19382300.php
Bay Area storm: Thunderstorms, hail and record cold April day: A cold storm will park itself over San Francisco on Thursday. It could be a record cold April day ...
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/thunderstorms-hail-rain-cold-bay-area-19384148.php
California winemakers’ open secret: They don’t drink their own wines: It’s an open secret among California winemakers that they drink mostly European wines ...
sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/american-wine-patrick-cappiello-19325543.php
Paid articlePaid First responders rush to Petaluma High to help bloody, nude woman: “We have emergency personnel on campus to support a community member having a medical ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/first-responders-rush-petaluma-high-help-bloody-19382326.php
Paid articlePaid Rare April snow could soon dust Bay Area peaks: Two days after highs in the 60s, sub-freezing temperatures are expected at the Bay Area’s highest peaks on ...
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/snow-forecast-at-bay-area-mountain-peaks-19383969.php
Paid articlePaid March SF Bay Area restaurant closures include Berber: Michelin-recommended Berber, a North African supper club, is one of the San Francisco restaurants that ...
sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/berber-march-closed-bay-area-18702896.php
Paid articlePaid Dramatic rescue: Sonoma officials rescue person clinging to cliffside: Sonoma County Sheriff’s officials rescued a person clinging to the face of a cliff in the ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sonoma-helicopter-rescue-cliff-ggnra-19379752.php
Paid articlePaid The readers respond: Where do you like to eat French fries in the Bay Area?: From a British pub in San Jose to San Francisco's Zuni Cafe to a beloved little ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/08/the-readers-respond-where-do-you-like-to-eat-french-fries-in-the-bay-area/
Two dams are coming down on California's Eel River: The removal of two dams on California's Eel River is expected to be a boon for fish and tribes ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/eel-river-dams-pge-18703847.php
Paid articlePaid California police decertification records remain secret in some cases: No Bay Area department from which the Chronicle sought records provided any information ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/police-misconduct-records-19364084.php
Cyclist sent to hospital after being hit on Cloverdale Avenue: The cause of the collision is being investigated but police believe the driver may have suffered a ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/cyclist-sent-to-hospital-after-being-hit-on-cloverdale-avenue-8623053
Body found in swift-moving river after two teens swept away, California sheriff says
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The 3rd annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is coming up quickly, so make sure to snag some tickets to taste the best of the food and beverage world ... Show more www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/tickets2024
A California Home by a Frank Lloyd Wright Protégé Hits the Market for $2.5 Million
robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/california-home-by-frank-lloyd-wright-protege-lists-1235582087/
California FBO Plans ‘Green’ Fuel Day: Fixed-base operator (FBO) Sonoma Jet Center in Santa Rosa, California, will host a Green Fuel Day Celebration April 18.
aviationweek.com/special-topics/sustainability/california-fbo-plans-green-fuel-day
Evicted — electric tractor company Solectrac hasn’t made rent in months: The latest Solectrac news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and ...
electrek.co/2024/04/10/evicted-electric-tractor-company-solectrac-hasnt-made-rent-in-months/
#BangkokPost : Rescuers on Sunday (March 31) saved a man from the side of a California cliff using a helicopter after he fell 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 metres) and was ... Show more #video #California #cliff #plump #helicopter #rescue www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/2762408/gloomy-youth-pull-us-western-europe-down-happiness-list
In California's fire country, it was all about the elements when they built their lookout
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The Pleasures of Sonoma County—Without the Wine: Scenic hikes, delicious meals, artsy hamlets and creative nonalcoholic drinks offer travelers an intoxicating ...
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Sonoma County vintner buys back Truett Hurst and VML wineries: Dry Creek Valley wineries Truett Hurst and VML are back with the original founder, Phil Hurst ...
sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/truett-hurst-vml-wineries-19359362.php
Paid articlePaid State Farm won’t renew 72,000 insurance policies in California: State Farm announced this week it will not renew 72,000 policies in California amid a tight ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-23/state-farm-wont-renew-72-000-insurance-policies-in-california-worsening-the-states-insurance-crisis
Tsunami warning systems to blast these parts of Northern California: Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties along with parts of Sonoma County will have their ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/tsunami-warning-test-northern-california-19369946.php
Paid articlePaid A final night at the Conga Room: The closing party for L.A.'s iconic pan-Latin music hub was all about legacy with performances by salsero Gilberto Santa Rosa ...
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Bay Area will get warm weather before the rain returns: Sunshine is expected throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday as high pressure moves over ...
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/sun-rain-bay-area-19367155.php
Paid articlePaid Summerlike fog pattern makes early return to Bay Area: An extended stretch of dry weather has allowed the marine layer to form off the California coast ...
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/fog-bay-area-19203892.php
Paid articlePaid Sonoma winemaker buys back Patz & Hall from conglomerate: Sonoma winemaker James Hall buys back Patz & Hall from conglomerate Ste. Michelle Estates
sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/patz-hall-winery-ste-michelle-estates-19207836.php
Paid articlePaid Car fatally strikes North Bay man who was crossing street to get mail: The man was walking across Skillman Lane, east of Thompson Lane,in Petaluma to get his ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/car-fatally-strikes-north-bay-man-crossing-street-19374482.php
Paid articlePaid Ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli wont face sexual assault charges: The California Attorney General’s Office will not bring charges for now against former Windsor ...
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Paid articlePaid Here’s when Bay Area will see showers after warm start to week: The Bay Area will close out winter on a warm note, but a cooldown and showers are likely by the ...
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4 California sheriff's deputies hurt in shootout, chase with rifle-wielding suspect
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Man killed after shootout with Sonoma deputies used assault rifle: A man killed after a shootout with Sonoma County sheriff’s deputies early Monday fired more ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sonoma-deputy-shootout-ak47-18764361.php
Paid articlePaid California is bracing for more rain. Here’s a timeline of events: Rainy weather systems are set to return to Northern California this weekend after a brief break ...
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Paid articlePaid Luxury Wine County resort guest alleges sexual assault during massage: A Nashville woman alleges she was assaulted during a massage at Sonoma resort ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/massage-assault-sonoma-18712001.php
Paid articlePaid Photos: Historic 130-acre Bay Area vineyard estate listed for $17M: The sprawling 130-acre Petaluma compound also boasts equestrian facilities and breathtaking ...
sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sonoma-county-petaluma-vineyard-estate-on-market-18929135.php
Paid articlePaid Mom, child found dead in North Bay apartment: According to scanner feeds from the incident, the mother’s roommate found her and the child dead in the bathroom ...
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Paid articlePaid Bay Area warmup begins with gusty winds today. Here’s what to expect: Bay Area warmup begins with gusty winds today. Here’s what to expect and how strong winds ...
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Paid articlePaid California weather: Swing from rain and snow to sun and 70s this week: California weather: Big swing from rain and snow to 70-degree temperatures this week
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Paid articlePaid Cute sheep are all over Wine Country. Has the trend gone too far?: Adorable sheep and lambs are all over Napa and Sonoma Wine Country during the winter ...
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Paid articlePaid Bay Area weather: Showers, thunderstorms possible in some cities: Heavy rain showers possible in the Bay Area today. Here’s which cities could be hit
sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/bay-area-rain-thunderstorm-18705241.php
Paid articlePaid Santa Rosa family, including 2-year-old, forced to crash-land plane: A Santa Rosa family suffered minor injuries after they were forced to crash-land their plane ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/santa-rosa-plane-crash-18883350.php
Paid articlePaid Climate justice for First Peoples: At a workshop on the governance systems of the First Peoples hosted by the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community ...
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Round and Green: Testing Michelin's 42% Sustainable Materials Tire: The biggest difference between Michelin's most sustainable tire yet and its more conventional ...
autoguide.com/auto/tires/tire-reviews-tires/round-and-green-testing-michelin-s-42-sustainable-materials-tire-44610082
‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Invisible Nation,’ ‘Call Me Dancer’ & More Claim Prizes At Sonoma International Film Festival
deadline.com/2024/03/2024-sonoma-international-film-festival-awards-1235868096/
'I uncovered family secrets — now I think my grandad was a serial killer': Sierra Barter realized her step-grandfather could be either the Zodiac killer or the ...
themirror.com/news/us-news/i-uncovered-family-secrets-shook-397659
This May, head to the third annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience to meet incredible chefs, taste delicious bites, and enjoy the best of the food and ... Show more www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/tickets2024
Hitchcock’s Favorite Film of His Isn’t ‘Psycho’ or ‘Vertigo,’ This Movie Is: While Hitchcock movies such as Psycho or Vertigo are common favorites ...
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7 Stellar Sonoma County Pinot Noirs to Drink Right Now: One of the best places to grow Pinot Noir in America, we've curated a list of outstanding Sonoma ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/gallery/sonoma-county-pinot-noir-wines-1235541522/
Sewage spills into Russian River in Sonoma County, officials say: Weekend storms caused partially treated wastewater from a plant in Guerneville to flow into ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/sewage-wastewater-spill-russian-river-18709895.php
Paid articlePaid Vallejo pedestrian struck by car dies; driver sought, police say: A Vallejo resident who died Friday night on a city street was struck by a car that fled the ...
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Sonoma International Film Festival To Open With ‘Widow Clicquot,’ Host World Premiere Of ‘Extremely Unique Dynamic’
deadline.com/2024/03/2024-sonoma-international-film-festival-lineup-announcement-1235843821/
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