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  • Petalumans turn off the water...

    Contributed by Petaluma Spectator

    A presentation by Mike Ban and David Iribarne of the Department of Water Resources and Conservation at the November 2, 2009 Council meeting caught my attention... Read More »

  • Raiders go for 'Ski' lift

    Contributed by Old School

    The Bruce Gradkowski era begins Sunday, when the quarterback starts for the Raiders against the Bengals in the wake of JaMarcus Russell’s demotion. If Gradkowski can launch a career to match other... Read More »

  • A $2 million field and Porta-Potties

    Contributed by Bob Padecky

    Police sirens and Porta-Potties at the Windsor-Newman game Saturday night. Read More »

  • SRJC men advance, Modesto up next

    Contributed by Corner Kicks

    SRJC men advanced with relative ease on Saturday, defeating De Anza 3-1 in the first-round of the postseason. Next up is a trip to face Modesto on Tuesday - time and site to be... Read More »

  • HAYNESFIELD WINS DISCOVERY HANDICAP

    Contributed by Post Time

         Dave Litfin of the Daily Racing Form reports, Haynesfield, who four weeks earlier scored his richest victory in the $250,000 Empire Classic against older New York-bred rivals, captured his... Read More »

  • Time for Don Nelson to check his ego ... and start Anthony Randolph

    Contributed by Warriors Wire

    The only gripe I have about Friday's uber-impressive win against the Blazers is that Don Nelson continues to start Mikki Moore. To be fair to Nelson, he gave Anthony Randolph a lot of minutes off... Read More »

  • Postgame stuff from Petaluma-Rancho Cotate

    Contributed by High School Sports

    Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Odds and ends after Petaluma’s 12-7 win over Rancho Cotate in the first round of the NCS Division II playoffs: Read More »

  • Homes needed for assistance dogs

    Contributed by Good Deeds

    CANINE STUDIES   Bergin University of Canine Studies — home of the assistance dog is searching for foster homes for dogs. If you can make a commitment of between 3 and 12 months to provide a... Read More »

  • Weekly wrapup

    Contributed by That Warm Glow

    A look back at the best and worst of TV in the past week (Nov. 15-21), and a peek at what's coming up. Read More »

  • Who can afford $7.50 a pound for turkey?

    Contributed by Insider Opinion

    Food for thought: I got a call on Friday from Arnie Riebli, a fourth-generation Sonoma County farmer and co-owner of Petaluma-based Sunrise Farms, one of the top egg producers in the state. We talked... Read More »

  • Rabbitt's Renege

    Contributed by California Commons

    What about paying debts due on-time? Read More »

  • Raiders all-time team: offensive line

    Contributed by Instant Raiders

    From 1970-74, they were like a formation of road graders for the Raiders: the incomparable Art Shell, the wily and athletic Gene Upshaw and the gritty Jim Otto. Read More »

  • Move advances to create split roll

    Contributed by NBBJ Insider

    The California Teachers Association may back an initiative that would create a split tax role in California, a move that would push up taxes on commercial property sharply. Read More »

  • 422 ways to save money

    Contributed by Hard Times, Good Time

    Time Magazine offers 422 ways to save... Read More »

  • Weekend Family Fun, Nov 21st - 22nd

    Contributed by Wine Country Mom

    Happy Birthday Sparky! When I was a kid, my parents signed me up for ice skating lessons. For years I took lessons at the Redwood Empire Ice Arena.  If I was lucky, my dad would get me hot chocolate... Read More »

  • Absent lovers makes THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON slow. Actors make PRECIOUS as precious as an Oscar.

    Contributed by Cinema Toast

    When Bella and Jacob finally get back together in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, you realize that this is the spark that was missing for over an hour and the sudden appearance of characters played by Dakota Fanning and Michael Sheen just make you wonder why the middle part wasn’t just filmed in fast-forward mode. Read More »

  • 14 SIMPLE WAYS TO LIVE AYURVEDA (part 1)

    Contributed by Alternative Health

    By Erika Crotta, N.D., Ph.D. Ayurveda is such a simple, common sense approach to health.  There are many tips Ayurveda suggests that cost us virtually nothing yet can have profound... Read More »

  • Impressions: Facebook, Twitter on game consoles

    Contributed by GameWit

    A quick look at how Twitter holds up on the Xbox 360, and at how Facebook works on both the 360 and PS3. Read More »

  • Four Seawolves make All-Conference teams

    Contributed by College Sports

    Posted by Press Democrat Staff Writer Michael Coit: Four players that led Sonoma State’s volleyball team to a national ranking and a second straight NCAA tournament appearance earned... Read More »

  • Saucony/Heart & Sole Redwood Empire XC Runner of the week

    Contributed by Running

    Heart & Sole Sports has launched a new program with Saucony to recognize Cross Country athletes throughout the Redwood Empire this season! Read More »

  • Remembering Eileen Resnikoff

    Contributed by Extra Credit

    The Santa Rosa School Board asked for a moment of silence for former Doyle Park principal Eileen Resnikoff at the beginning of last night’s epic board meeting at Elsie Allen High... Read More »