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Residents Survey Quake Damage
NAPA- Sunday’s 6.1. magnitude earthquake literally cracked the quaint facades in this wine country gem that about 77,000 people call home and more than 4 million visit every year. The Hall of Justice...
View ArticleNapa Earthquake: California’s Early-Warning System Worked
The ShakeAlert system -- a collaboration between Cal, Caltech, the University of Washington and the U.S. Geological Survey -- could one day stop elevators, control utilities and alert motorists of an...
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Was the Napa Quake the Dreaded “Big One”? Is it Coming Soon?
(CNN)- Relax. This quake wasn’t a sign that the dreaded “Big One” is coming — at least not yet. The 6.0-magnitude tremor that jolted Northern California on Sunday sparked concerns about whether a more...
View ArticleRaccoons and earthquakes
Saturday night, my wife and I watched “Raccoon Nation” on PBS television. The documentary reveals the incredible way raccoons have adapted to city life. They’re capable of all kinds of mischief, and if...
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Napa Wineries Assess Damage to Wine After Earthquake
NAPA (CNN)- Napa Valley vintners woke up to a lot of broken bottles Sunday morning. The 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Northern California early Sunday and sent more than 100 people to the...
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Napa Quake: 200+ Treated for Earthquake Injuries, Utilities Repaired
NAPA- More than 200 people needed medical attention from a hospital in Napa following Sunday morning’s 6.0 earthquake. The City of Napa says the Queen of the Valley Hospital treated 208 patients, but...
View ArticleOf Fingernails And Faults
Darren Peck shows us the most updated info on how much the West Napa Fault Moved on Sunday
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Mayor of Napa Returns to Quake Damaged Home
NAPA- For a long time, the talk around Napa won’t be about grapes and getaway weekends. It’ll be about your quake story. “You got heavy stuff blocking doors, can’t get into the bathrooms, you first go...
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Dozens of Napa Buildings Deemed Uninhabitable after Quake
NAPA- One day after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake rattled northern California, the city of Napa red-tagged 49 different buildings. Among them, the historic downtown post office, Goodman Library and the...
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Napa Continues to Red Tag Buildings, Including Some Undamaged by Quake
NAPA- The City of Napa announced Tuesday that 103 buildings have now been red-tagged after a 6.0 earthquake rocked Northern California Sunday. Among the buildings deemed inhabitable – Molinari’s Caffe,...
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Businesses Slowly Reopen after Napa Quake
NAPA- Businesses in downtown Napa that suffered damages from Sunday’s earthquake are starting to reopen. Many along Second and Third Streets are still red and yellow tagged, but those that have passed...
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Napa Teen Hurt in Quake Describes Ordeal
SACRAMENTO- The 13-year-old Napa boy injured when a chimney collapsed in Sunday’s 6.0 earthquake said on Tuesday he feels lucky to be alive. Nick Dillon spoke with reporters from his hospital bed at UC...
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Napa Passes Resolution Waiving Inspection, Permit Fees after Quake
NAPA- To make things easier on people and businesses dealing with quake damage, the City of Napa has passed a resolution waiving inspection and permit fees to jumpstart the rebuilding process....
View ArticleExpect Napa Quake to Rattle D.C. Efforts on Seismic Alerts
The most recent quake could spur support for a long-debated early warning system. It also could reveal some partisan fault lines.
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Community Helps Napa Woman Clean Out Store before Red Tag
NAPA- It’s been three days since an earthquake rattled Napa, and this morning store, owner Thea Witsil got the phone call she was dreading. Her landlord told her that her vintage clothing store had...
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Napa’s Quake Damage Comes with $300 Million Price Tag
NAPA- Just turning the corner reveals a new concern around Napa these days. “I walk my dogs and this is scary,” said one woman as she balanced on an earthquake-buckled sidewalk. It’s now three days...
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Napa Quake Relief Team Are Also in Need of Help, Clean-up
NAPA- “I am working here about 10 hours a day and then I am going home and ripping out all of my carpet.” Said Carol Haynes Haynes is part of a disaster relief team that has been running non-stop since...
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Kathryn Hall Release Party Set for Sept. 13th, 1-4pm
The “Kathryn Hall Release Party” date has been set for Saturday, September 13 at HALL Wines in St. Helena where the 2011 HALL ‘Kathryn Hall’ Cabernet Sauvignon will be released for a crowd filled with...
View ArticleNapa Quake Alerts’ Success Spurs Effort to Complete Early-Warning System
State legislators and local officials are now hoping to use this test run to speed up completion of the system, which has been slowed by a lack of financing.
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Family Remembers Napa Woman Killed by Earthquake
NAPA- Two weeks after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Napa and Vallejo area, a woman has died from quake-related injuries. Laurie Ann Thompson’s television fell on her head that morning,...
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Obama Sends Federal Funds to Northern California after Napa Quake
NAPA- President Barack Obama has sent federal aid to northern California, following the Aug. 24 earthquake in the Napa area. The funds will help offset the recovery costs in Napa and Solano counties....
View ArticleQuerrey heads field for Sacramento Challenger
Sam Querrey waves to the sparse crowd afterhis late-night win in the first round at IndianWells in March. Photo by Paul Bauman Sam Querrey, ranked 52nd in the world and fourth in the United States,...
View ArticleWimbledon champs set for Napa qualifying
Three Wimbledon champions -- one present and two past -- highlight today's schedule in the first round of qualifying for the $50,000 Napa Valley Challenger.Noah Rubin, shown in last year's...
View ArticleQuerrey enters next week’s Napa Challenger
Sam Querrey, serving at Indian Wells in March, is seeded firstin the $50,000 Napa Valley Challenger. Photo by Paul Bauman Sam Querrey, ranked 52nd in the world, has accepted a wild card in the...
View ArticleGinepri, two seeds ousted early in Napa Challenger
Robby Ginepri lost to Liam Broady of Great Britain 6-4, 6-0in the first round of the $50,000 Napa Valley Challenger.2013 photo by Paul Bauman Neither past accomplish- ments nor seedings meant much in...
View ArticleNapa Challenger results, schedule
Note: A story on 17-year-old Jared Donaldson, who has quickly emerged as the United State's top men's prospect, and photos will be posted later.$50,000 NAPA VALLEY CHALLENGERAt Napa Valley Country...
View ArticlePotential star Donaldson gains ‘special’ victory
Jared Donaldson, 17, beat injured Wayne Odesnik on Wednesday in Napato reach his first Challenger quarterfinal. Photo by Paul Bauman NAPA, Calif. -- They were two of the few Americans in a stadium...
View ArticleBaghdatis’ streak ends in Napa Challenger
It doesn't quite compare to Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak or Cal Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games played.Marcos Baghdatis, the 2006 Australian Open runner-up, practices at the Napa Valley...
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Napa Ready to Rock to Support Businesses Impacted by Quake
NAPA – Napa residents will have the chance to “sip, savor, shop, shake and support” several of the local businesses negatively affected by the earthquake last month. The Napa Valley Expo will host the...
View ArticleQuerrey, Smyczek reach Napa Challenger final
Sam Querrey, shown at Indian Wells in March, and Tim Smyczekhave several similarities. Photo by Paul Bauman Sam Querrey and Tim Smyczek wouldn't seem to have much in common. After all, Querrey is...
View ArticleQuerrey routs Smyczek for Napa Challenger title
Note: A full story with photos will be posted Thursday morning. Top-seeded Sam Querrey, a San Francisco native, routed second-seeded Tim Smyczek of Tampa, Fla., 6-3, 6-1 in 54 minutes today to win...
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Napa Unnerved by Small Thanksgiving Quake
NAPA- Slowly-healing nerves were frayed a little Thursday as the ground under the already rattled Napa lurched again. “Heard the roar of the earthquake before I felt any shaking,” Chris Yepsen said....
View ArticleBottleRock Napa lineup announced! Looks good! (Watch the video.. music, food,...
Dates: May 29-31st. Tickets go on sale on January 8th at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Buy tickets ASAP, as they sell out--fast!Delila Paz of The Last InternationaleSo many to see in the lineup! Robert Plant!...
View ArticleThe Last Internationale announce they’re joining tour with Scott Weiland and...
Delilah Paz, The Last InternationaleThe Last Internationale today announced they will be touring the US with Scott Weiland and his band, the Wildabouts. Not a huge set of dates, so go buy your tickets...
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Cochon Heritage Fire Napa’s “Meat Up” Takes Place on August 2nd!
Heritage Fire is an annual wood-fired meat-laden feast featuring chefs and farmers working together to spotlight traditional outdoor cooking techniques. This event takes place on Sunday, August 02,...
View ArticleBoz Scaggs: A food, wine & art proprietor
WE WERE IN THE HOUSE BACK IN 1988 when legendary rhythm and blues artist Boz Scaggs opened Slim’s nightclub and restaurant in San Francisco. Few people imagined Slim’s would help launch the city’s hip...
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Heritage Fire Napa Serves Up a Blazing Food and Wine Feast
Do you remember what it was like when you were a kid at a BBQ? Growing up, we had so many family gatherings in my parent’s backyard and many times they were on my birthday and involved a pool. Last...
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10 Tasting Room Tips for the Aspiring Wine Lover
10 Tasting Room Tips for the Aspiring Wine Lover No matter if you are new to wine or wine tasting, or if you visit tasting rooms often, it’s useful to remind ourselves of good etiquette and read up on...
View Article24 Hours in Napa
While you could spend days in California Wine Country, here is how I love to spend 24 hours in Napa including where I stay, where I eat, and where I taste wine! I absolutely love Napa, California. If...
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