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2014 South Napa quake dealt severe blow to downtown. But it also ushered in its rebirth
The 2014 South Napa Earthquake left destruction throughout the city of Napa — but it also marked the beginning of a renaissance for the previously disconnected downtown. The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at 3:20 a.m. Aug. 24, shook the earth for 20 seconds and left one person dead, 200 others injured and about $360 million in property damage. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated economic costs to ...
New study: Air quality data from 2020 wildfires shows danger smoke poses for ag workers
New research on the dangers agricultural laborers face as climate change contributes to larger, more frequent wildfires has rekindled criticism of Sonoma County policies that researchers say prioritize wine industry interests over worker health. The study collected data from the 2020 North Bay wildfire season, when the lightning-sparked LNU Complex Fire and the Glass Fire burned for more than ...
84-year-old man dies days after Mendocino County crash
An 84-year-old man died Wednesday night, about four days after his car flipped on a road near the Mendocino County coast. The man was pronounced dead at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where first responders flew him Saturday night after a brief stay at a Fort Bragg hospital, California Highway Patrol-Ukiah Sgt. Matt Werle said Thursday. He will be identified by the Sonoma County ...
Bonsai trees in spotlight at annual Redwood Empire Bonsai Society Show
Rohnert Park See amazing tiny trees at bonsai show Explore the ancient art of bonsai at the annual Redwood Empire Bonsai Society Show Aug. 31 and Sept 1. Admission is free to the event, which features quality bonsai displays, demonstrations, a large bonsai vendors' market, member sales, drawings and silent auctions. There will also be a presentation by Adam Toth, who recently apprenticed in ...
Here’s how the community is marking the 10th anniversary of disastrous 2014 South Napa quake
It’s been a decade since the 2014 South Napa Earthquake struck on Aug. 24, 2014, and much has changed in the city since. But there are several efforts moving forward to capture the community’s experience of the quake, how Napans responded to and have grappled with the disaster. The Napa County Library has issued a call for Napa earthquake stories — the deadline is Sept. 3 — with a goal of ...
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