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Local News

Kristina Ashley, author of the children's book "The Rescue" and her dog Billy at her home on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Cotati, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

A writer is born

Local elementary school teacher has branched out into writing with her new book, “The Rescue,” that teaches a valuable lesson to kids.

The List

The List: Five places to grab a cup of coffee

Where do you go for a nice cup of Joe?

Calendar

The week in Rohnert Park: June 16 to June 23

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Check out all of the wonderful things happening around town this week!

‘Foxy Ladies’ golf at Foxtail on Monday

“Foxy Ladies” golf continues Monday at Foxtail with cut-rate greens fees for females.


Community Sports

2013 All-Empire Girls Wrestling: Rancho Cotate’s Kuka short on experience, long on mettle

The second-year wrestler won the North Coast Section championship at 154 pounds and earned a trip to the California Interscholastic Federation state meet.

Rancho grad making strides with Dons

Mitch Rowan, now playing for the University of San Francisco, racked up pair of doubles, scored and an RBI in nine plate appearances at the Oregon regional of the NCAA tournament.

Pumas’ five qualifiers highlight NCS results

Maria Carrillo throwers coach Joel Durand said coaching his daughter Kathleen is more intense than training other athletes. Durand can rest easy now, knowing his Sacramento State-bound daughter, Kathleen, is the best girls discus thrower in the North Coast Section.

Events



Spotted in Rohnert Pk

Paityn Rollag, five, of Rohnert Park with her doll collection, Friday June 7, 2013.  (Kent Porter / Press Democrat)
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Bite Club

  • Woodfour Brewing hires Chef Peden
    Chef Jamil Peden, who's done stints at Campo Fina (Healdsburg) and at the former Petite Syrah (Santa Rosa) will head up the kitchen of the soon-to-open brewery located in Sebastopol's ... Read more »
  • Taylor Maid Farms opens June 17
    Taylor Maid Farms Organic Tea and Coffee will be opening the doors on their new Barlow coffee bar on Monday, June 17. Visitors can watch roasting and packaging from the ... Read more »


707 Entertainment

  • Sonoma Marin Fair: 25 Years of Ugly Dogs
    Less-than-lovely dogs will receive special recognition at this year's World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma. It's the 25th anniversary of the contest that celebrates ugly canine mugs ... Read more »
  • Author Events, June 16-22
    For more events or to list author events in our calendar, visit The Press Democrat’s events listings at pressdemocrat.com. SUNDAY (JUNE 16) Katherine Hastings and Daniel Coshnear, 1:30p.m. Third Sunday Salon, Healdsburg Literary ... Read more »

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