The road to Silverado: Stevenson's Calistoga Nov 16, 2009
Searching for a healthier climate, author Robert Louis Stevenson spent the summer of 1880 rambling around the Napa Valley's north end ... After reading about Silverado, I was determined to follow in Stevenson's footsteps - using the book as a treasure map - to survey how much the upper Napa Valley's landscape and lifestyle had changed in 129 years, and what, if any, of the "Treasure Island" author's treasures remain ... Most of the mountain now is part of Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trial to start this week in wine warehouse fire Nov 16, 2009
The October 2005 fire caused an estimated $250 million in losses at a warehouse in Vallejo, where bottles were stored for nearly 140 Napa Valley wineries and collectors ... The wine stored in the warehouse belonged to nearly 140 Napa Valley wineries and collectors. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Simpson in Love to open at Joslyn (8) Nov 16, 2009
He has been seen in the Jarvis Zarzuela festival production of La Chulapona in Napa, Calif. which was broadcast on PBS on the West Coast and in South America, and has performed the roles of Quint ( Turn of the Screw ), Flavio ( Norma ), Ralph Rackstraw ( HMS Pinafore ) and Pong ( Turandot ) with Union Avenue Opera in St Louis, Mo. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Charities get creative in unusually hard times Nov 15, 2009
Despite taking a second job on weekends, the resident of American Canyon, Napa County, and father of two recently fell behind on auto-loan payments and had to trade in his family's car for a much less reliable used vehicle. With four family members to feed and a mortgage to pay, Whitney was soon falling behind on his utility bills, too. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
A touch of Tuscany (13) Nov 15, 2009
"They believe we are like Napa," event director Theresa Hart said. Born and raised in Lodi, and a Tokay High School graduate, Kent Raverty didn't get his inspiration from wandering the stone streets in Italy or studying architecture books. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Britons row 5,000 miles to cross Pacific Nov 15, 2009
They sent out a message and a helicopter flown by Gary Wooton, a Napa Valley winemaker, met them 90 miles west of California and dropped two Big Macs, a couple of Bud Light beers and 150 pounds of other food. Golden Gate in view. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs Nov 15, 2009
Tracy hadn't completed an undefeated regular season since 1986 when the Wayne Schneider-led team started 12-0 before losing to Vintage in Napa in the section semifinals. "We've been talking about being perfect since we beat Lincoln (on Oct. 16),'' Stroup said. "Now it starts all over again. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Trip tests waters of revived San Joaquin River Nov 13, 2009
The San Joaquin River is glassy as a lake between Napa Avenue and Skaggs Bridge as Fresno Bee reporter Mark Grossi paddles his kayak on a 12-mile trip. It will be months, if not years, before the river becomes fully navigable. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Manhattan transplant makes a mark Nov 12, 2009
On the budget-busting side, the 2005 Shafer Hillside Select Napa cab goes for $8. 72 a taste, $17. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Napa knocks out the Flames in girls tennis Nov 11, 2009
The Lodi High girls tennis team was eliminated from the postseason after falling to Napa 7-2 in a Sac-Joaquin Section Division I first-round match on Monday in Napa. The Lady Flames were swept in six singles matches but did win two of three in doubles play. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Modesto's Klein best of MMC spikers Nov 11, 2009
Klein became the first Modesto High volleyball player to get a scholarship to an NCAA Division I school when she signed on to play for Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I. She led a Panther team that went undefeated (15-0) in the MMC for the third straight year and was 31-6 after beating Vintage of Napa on Tuesday night in the opening round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs. Beyer junior Alyssa Ezerski was named all-MMC first-team libero and joined on the squad by Patriots teammates and... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Downey goes down swinging vs. Franklin Nov 11, 2009
GOLDEN VALLEY 3, LODI 1, at Golden Valley The Cougars got goals from Hugo Hernandez, Matt Hubbard and Daniel Byrne to subdue the Flames and advance to a semifinal game Thursday at 7 p.m. against either Davis (Yolo) or Napa at Stockton's Lincoln High. Memo Ramirez had four saves for the Cougars, who improved to 16-2-3. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Playoff fever has grip on local high school athletes Nov 10, 2009
MMC champ Modesto is the No. 3 seed in D1, and the Panthers get the benefits of such a high seed by hosting No. 14 Vintage of Napa tonight and then hosting a quarterfinal Thursday should they win. Here's a scary thought, however. (Modesto Bee, CA)
A Tale of Love Lost and Found Nov 10, 2009
They attended Napa High School in northern California. Rodney was three years older and after graduating he joined the Navy. (CBS News)
High school sports schedule Nov 10, 2009
TODAYGirls Golf PlayoffsCIF NorCal Tourney, Almaden Country Club, San JoseGirls Tennis PlayoffsLodi at Napa, first round, 2 p.m.. TUESDAYBoys Soccer PlayoffsElliot at Sacramento Country Day, Division VII first round, 3 p.m.Lodi at Golden Valley, Division I second round, 3 p.m.Volleyball PlayoffsNevada Union at Lodi, Division I first round, 7 p.m.Tioga at Elliot, Division V first round, 7 p.m.. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Oakdale wins, faces St. Mary's Nov 8, 2009
MMC runner-up Johansen was knocked out of the tourney courtesy of a 15-6 loss to Napa. Kyle Sessa and Max Green scored two goals each for the Vikings, who finished 20-12. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Business Profile: Artist found his niche, held on tight Nov 7, 2009
The hectic pace of his business in Napa Valley made a getaway visit to the Tubac Festival of the Arts in 2000, a welcome sojourn. The unique atmosphere of the Santa Cruz Valley and lure of the expansive Sonoran desert quickly embraced Voisard and his wife, Micki. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
An animators treasure Nov 7, 2009
To learn how to make a realistic French kitchen, the producer and first director of Ratatouille worked as apprentices at an elite French restaurant (The French Laundry) in the Napa Valley. Pixar also deliberately avoided making the humans in The Incredibles look too realistic. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
New king of corks? Nov 5, 2009
" Hes not the only one surprised. George M. Taber is a former Time reporter whose "Judgment of Paris" recounts the watershed 1976 competition that established Napa Valley as a player on the global wine scene. While finishing his latest book, "In Search of Bacchus," Taber frantically sought a dust jacket blurb from a loud, manic guy from Jersey. "Thats full circle, isnt it. " Gary V. chortled. "When George is e-mailing me every day, Please, please put a quote on the back of my book... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Deputies name suspect in fatal Acampo shooting (2165) Nov 5, 2009
napa valley chef wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:12 PM:" That darn rock n' roll is also to blame! ". Whoa Nellie. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tokay Tigers drop four spots in football rankings Nov 5, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'WE WON LAST NIGHT' Nov 5, 2009
If Nancy Pelosi were not the House Speaker you would need to chase her down with a net and haul her off to the state mental hospital in Napa where she could join the tinfoil hat brigade. Give Captain Smith a little credit, when the iceberg was spotted they tried to steer away from it. (The Drudge Report)
DNA on cup brings down rape suspect Nov 4, 2009
Dorsey, however, said he was on his way to a NAPA store when he stopped to offer the woman a ride and that he took off after she offered to sell him drugs, according to the affidavit. He denied hitting her and was wasn't charged with a crime. (Anchorage Daily News)
California Dreamin' Nov 4, 2009
California embodies a big chunk of what the rest of the world thinks about the United States -- Hollywood, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley and Disneyland; leadership in environmental, green technology and stem-cell research; beaches, mountains and redwoods. The state is an unparalleled engine of innovation, the mecca of high tech, biotech and clean tech. (Human Events Online)
Teams to beat: Johansen girls, Oakdale boys Nov 4, 2009
Modesto (10-4 MMC), led by senior and leading scorer Elie Byrd, squares off against Vintage of Napa at 10 a.m. ... Turlock, led by top scorer Madeline Keesey and goalie Carlee Sousa, meets Monticello Empire League No. 2 Napa at 1 p.m. ... Johansen, which finished second in the MMC at 12-2, takes on MEL runner-up Napa at 1 p.m. The Vikings concluded league play last Thursday with an 8-4 victory over Modesto that featured six goals from Kyle Sessa. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Winery waste makes fuel Nov 4, 2009
The refrigerator-sized generator takes waste from the Napa Wine Company in Oakville, Calif ... "It's nice that Napa Wine Company offered up their winery and facilities to test this new approach," Logan said ... Napa Wine Company's wastewater comes from grape disposal, wine making, cleaning equipment and other processes. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Sonoma man killed Saturday in accident (107) Nov 3, 2009
Albertson, a biologist, was also the president and CEO of Caltest Labs, a water testing laboratory in Napa, formally located in Sonoma ... 117 WEST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA. 95476 (707) 938-2111. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
McNair High School sophomore injured in accident dies Nov 3, 2009
napa valley chef wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:02 AM:" A child dies and all you can do is offer up a smug insensitive comment about crosswalks? If you can't see the shame in that, then there's really nothing left to say here. ". Gator wrote on Nov 2, 2009 8:05 PM:" Like Dogs said that is what the cross walk is for. Now the person who was driving the car will live with that for the rest of their life. So you see wiseguys more than one life has been ruinedShake your head and see if itrattles ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cable allegations Nov 2, 2009
The allegations come 10 days after the Napa district attorney's office decided not to charge Cable with assaulting assistant Randy Hanson, who told police that Cable broke his jaw in an August training-camp altercation ... He declined to elaborate during a postgame news conference but wondered about the timing being so close to the Napa case. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Interns add a global vibe to Wine Country Nov 2, 2009
"In the worlds of oenology and viticulture," she says, "Napa and Sonoma are the places people want to be." ... Though Mercnik's internship is supposed to end in early November, she is hoping to extend the run and maybe even move to Napa permanently. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Outdated labels are difficult to peel away Nov 1, 2009
I wrote a couple weeks ago about how I keep hearing from folks who live in San Francisco or Napa or Sonoma who come to Sacramento for a weekend, for the food, for the feel, for the vibrant dynamics of a city still reaching its peak. My friend Elaine wrote with fondness and a smile that Sacramento is a late bloomer, maybe a beer-drinking B student with a few tats, and a reclusive writer and gardener. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Thousands swamp S.F. clinics to get vaccine Oct 31, 2009
Like many other California counties, Napa County has had to delay plans to hold community clinics because it doesn't have enough swine flu vaccine, said public health spokeswoman Elizabeth Emmett. County public health officials are still waiting for 13,000 doses. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* RESTAURANTS : California Grill Oct 30, 2009
The Green Goddess and Napa Valley (both NT$160) are topped with hot, freshly grilled chicken breast and are hearty enough for meals by themselves ... The restaurants weekday lunch specials (NT$159 each from 11:30am to 3pm) include a Napa Valley, Green Goddess salad or two classic beef, teriyaki chicken breast, tofu or breaded fried chicken sliders with French fries or salad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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Thanksgiving with a twist at restaurants Oct 30, 2009
Napa; (707) 299-4880 ... Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Yountville; (707) 944-8686. (San Francisco Chronicle)
US cotton almost clear of voracious boll weevil Oct 30, 2009
A new grape pest has been discovered in Napa County, and Valley grape growers are hoping it doesn't hitch a ride south. State agricultural officials have confirmed that the European grapevine moth and larvae have been detected in the Oakville region of Napa County -- one of the state's premier wine-grape growing regions. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
I predict: A conservative tide will rise in 2010 Oct 30, 2009
" napa valley chef wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:31 PM:" Ho hum ... " Lodian wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:05 PM:" napa valley chef: You're right ... " napa valley chef wrote on Oct 27, 2009 1:47 PM:" Blah blah blah. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bacchus beat out Mina, Manrique for Aqua spot Oct 30, 2009
Before Cortez, Puccio cooked at Ramblas in San Francisco's Mission District and did a stint at Ubuntu in Napa. South going east: South's current chef, Josh Woodall, is making the pilgrimage to Oakland - the latest hot spot for the restaurant scene. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jane Citron's cookbook fights cancer Oct 29, 2009
(From 1991 to 2006, Alan Citron notes, his mom and dad, Carl, spent August in the Napa Valley, where she frequently dined at and visited the French Laundry. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Charles E. Nelson (25) Oct 27, 2009
Arrangements by Duggan's Mission Chapel, Mission Cremation Service, 525 W. Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476 ... 117 WEST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA. 95476 (707) 938-2111. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Summit State Bank Reports Third Quarter Profit and Declaration of Dividend Oct 27, 2009
Headquartered in Sonoma County, the Bank provides diverse financial products and services throughout Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, and Marin Counties. Summit State Bank's stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at. (Primezone Releases)
Gang members tell tales (9) Oct 26, 2009
117 WEST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA. 95476 (707) 938-2111. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Geologists debunk soil impact on Oregon wine Oct 26, 2009
Swinchatt, however, said he's found subtle differences in soil texture that make a huge difference in grape quality in California's Napa Valley ... At another Napa site, vines growing on adjacent, similar-looking gravel-and-sand soils produced grapes consistently different in character. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
Her talents can be experienced firsthand at the Auberge du Soleil overlooking the Napa Valley. When it opened in 1985, Taylor was the designer; Tucker was his assistant at the time. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Veteran Buckner will speak at Bees' banquet Oct 25, 2009
Buckner was born in Vallejo, California and graduated from Napa High School. He was the second player chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1968 June Draft. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Geologists debunk soil impact on wine at Ore. talk Oct 25, 2009
Swinchatt, however, said he's found subtle differences in soil texture that make a huge difference in grape quality in California's Napa Valley ... At another Napa site, vines growing on adjacent, similar-looking gravel-and-sand soils produced grapes consistently different in character. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Season at peak levels early - swine flu blamed Oct 25, 2009
In the first three weeks of October, 350 people with swine flu were hospitalized in the Bay Area and 11 people died, although those numbers don't include San Francisco and Napa counties, which haven't been publicly reporting weekly flu activity. Since April, more than 68 Bay Area residents with the swine flu have died and more than 1,000 have been hospitalized. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Claim denied on terror technicality Oct 25, 2009
-- Diane Gandara, Napa, California. A: I agree with your definition of a destination. (CNN)
Roethlisberger suit goes on Oct 24, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 23, 2009 05:49 AMModified Thu, Oct 22, 2009 11:17 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
FUSD meeting to evaluate Hanson Oct 23, 2009
The Napa County district attorney's office has decided not to file criminal charges against Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable for allegedly assaulting an assistant coach, D.A. Gary Lieberstein announced on Thursday ... The Raiders' head coach is surely relieved to know he won't be spending his offseason watching game video in the Napa County Jail. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
PTA forum packed after latest student death Oct 23, 2009
" Both situations are not rational and require trained assistance. Posted by Paly parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, 15 hours agoI like hearing from students who make straighforward, natural statements like Chloe. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.] Posted by parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 15 hours ago Resident, maybe not directly but someone on the panel talked about the need to actively problem solve with kids. To take disappointments and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Raiders' Cable avoids assault charges Oct 23, 2009
Napa County DA: No charges will be filed against Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable - ESPN ... Napa County District Attorney, Gary Lieberstein on why no charges were filed against Tom Cable ... Napa County district attorney Gary Lieberstein said Thursday that the investigation concluded no charges were warranted. (ESPN -- Football)
Most bizarre spa treatments Oct 23, 2009
For the unborn spa goer, there is a prenatal 50-minute Mammina massage for the mom-to-be at the Meritage resort in Napa, Calif. Its part of the babymoon package as a last hurrah before baby arrives. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Man tours country, one job at a time Oct 23, 2009
Last came a week as a cellar master at a winery in Napa, Calif. last month. (Montana Standard, MT)
Television's Newest Reality TV Series Puts Viewers in the Hot Seat Oct 23, 2009
New York City, November 6th, 6-8PM, California Wine Merchants Napa, November 9th, 6-8PM, Oxbow Wine Shop San Francisco, November 10th, 6-8PM, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchants Kansas City, November 13th, 6-8PM, Cellar Rat Wine Merchants Seattle, November 15th, 2-6PM, Tulalip Resort Casino Chicago, November 17th, 6-PM, Just Grapes wine shop Austin, November 18th, 6-9PM, Austin City Limits Studio. Additional Crossfire Challenge events are planned for Atlanta, Boston, Miami, Dallas, Houston and Las Vegas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Calif. Pays Billions in Overtime to State Workers Oct 22, 2009
For instance, 19 of the 489 nurses at the mental health department's Napa State Hospital averaged $78,000 in regular pay and $99,000 in overtime. Just 27 of the 430 psychiatric assistants at the Sonoma Developmental Center averaged $41,000 in overtime on top of their average $33,000 annual salary. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bay Area architects of new, old win top honors Oct 21, 2009
-- The rehabilitation and seismic strengthening of Napa Valley's Charles Krug Winery (vintage 1861) by Degenkolb Engineers. -- The rebirth of Albert Kahn's Ford Assembly Plant in Richmond was honored for the sustainability measures incorporated by Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects, including 50,000 square feet of solar panels. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
William Dean Everidge (16) Oct 21, 2009
Arrangements by Duggan's Mission Chapel, Mission Cremation Service, 525 W. Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476; 996-3655 ... 117 WEST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA. 95476 (707) 938-2111. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
New grape pest worries Valley growers Oct 21, 2009
New pest damaging grapes in Napa County. Wine country agriculture officials say a new pest has been found in Napa County ... A new grape pest has been discovered in Napa County, and Valley grape growers are hoping it doesn't hitch a ride south. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Looking for bunch rot Oct 20, 2009
Mike Nuez of Napa-Sonoma Vineyard Group likened the additional rains to a "deep irrigation" and said that most of the crops he oversees had already been harvested, but the ones still out on the vine looked fine ... 117 WEST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA. 95476 (707) 938-2111. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Cable basks in his big day Oct 20, 2009
" And with his newfound cheery view of the world, based perhaps in part on liking his chances against the Napa County justice system, he began his slightly less uncertain future. "I'm happy we won," he said, "but, you've got to know, I love this team and I'm not going to change what I believe in. You know, you live in America for a reason. (San Francisco Chronicle)
America's coolest small towns Oct 20, 2009
2,750) A refuge from the tourist whirl of Napa ... With 17 wineries in the surrounding Applegate Valley, and a climate that's ripe for growing multiple types of grapes, Jacksonville is a refuge from the tourist whirl of Napa. (CNN)
Napa D.A. still reviewing Cable case Oct 20, 2009
Napa D.A. still reviewing case. Article:Napa D.A. still reviewing case:/c/a/2009/10/19/SP4F1A7SA6 ... DTL Article:Napa D.A. still reviewing case:/c/a/2009/10/19/SP4F1A7SA6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Davis, Cable have it over Snyder, Zorn Oct 20, 2009
A loss to the Jets on Sunday puts him right back in the speculation soup, and we still don't know when the Napa County D.A. will emerge from his spider hole to decide whether or not to charge Cable in the Randy Hanson case. But as of this morning, and for the first time in weeks, it's not bad to be Tom Cable. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Report: Hanson will meet with authorities Oct 19, 2009
OAKLAND CBS analyst Charley Casserly said Sunday that Oakland Raiders defensive assistant Randy Hanson is scheduled to meet with Napa Valley authorities this week for the second time in regard to allegation that he was assaulted by Raiders coach Tom Cable on Aug. 5 ... Casserly added that defensive backs coaches Willie Brown and Lionel Washington, as well as defensive coordinator John Marshall, have not corroborated Hanson's claim that he was attacked by Cable during a coaches meeting in Napa,... (Modesto Bee, CA)
