Podcasts about Sonoma

Special Thanks to... Ron Rubin / River Road Family Vineyards & Winery - for their financial support Richard Ross / Threshold Studios - for the amazing sound engineering In this episode of Wine Road, Marci Gordon and Beth Costa chat with Tom Buckley, the General Manager of Hotel La Rose in Santa Rosa and a new board member of The Wine Road. They kick things off by thanking their sponsors, Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, for keeping the podcast going. Tom shares the rich history of Hotel La Rose, a boutique hotel located in the historic railroad district of Santa Rosa. Built in 1907, the hotel boasts unique architecture with stone brought in from eastern Santa Rosa. The property features 29 individually designed rooms in the main building and a charming carriage house with balconies, patios, and a courtyard that's perfect for group gatherings. Its central location makes it a great spot for visitors, with restaurants, shops, and even the train station just steps away. The conversation highlights the hotel's outdoor venue, which is ideal for weddings and events, and the convenience of the nearby SMART train, which brings visitors from the Bay Area. Tom reflects on his journey in hospitality, his love for the boutique hotel experience, and the importance of connecting with guests. He also praises Grossman's, the Jewish deli located in the hotel, for its delicious food and bakery offerings. Beth and Tom discuss the many reasons people visit Sonoma County, from wine tasting to exploring the coast, redwoods, and local attractions like Safari West. They also touch on the idea of hosting a Farmer's Market at the hotel's outdoor venue and the popularity of events like the Pliny the Younger beer release. The episode wraps up with Beth's “hidden winery” segment, giving listeners clues about a winery in Dry Creek Valley known for its fumé blanc, and a reminder to check out the Harvest Wine Trail, featuring 30 wineries and unique harvest experiences. Tom encourages everyone to visit Hotel La Rose, calling it the perfect base for exploring Sonoma County. Thanks to: River Road Family Vineyards & Winery Threshold Studio & Richard Ross - for our amazing sound recording!   Mentions: Hotel La Rose Harvest Wine Trail Pliney the Younger - Russian River Brewery Safari West Armstrong Woods

Durante más de 40 años, el Centro La Luz ha ayudado a las familias latinas del valle de Sonoma a alcanzar sus sueños, conectándolas con la educación, la atención médica y las oportunidades económicas. Leonardo Lobato, director ejecutivo de la organización sin fines de lucro de Sonoma, describe los desafíos que estas familias locales enfrentan cada día y cómo La Luz está evolucionando para ayudarlas a prosperar.

For more than 40 years, La Luz Center has helped Latino families in the Sonoma Valley attain their dreams by connecting them to education, health care and economic opportunity. Leonardo Lobato, executive director of the Sonoma nonprofit, describes the challenges these local families are facing every day – and how La Luz is evolving to help them thrive.

Send us a textEver wonder if you're overpaying for sparkling wine? That's exactly what crossed my mind while sipping the surprisingly sophisticated Peaks and Tides Sonoma Brut from Aldi. At just $13.99, this California sparkler challenges everything you think you know about budget bubbles.I stumbled upon this gem during a routine Aldi visit, excited to discover several new wines after months of unchanged inventory. Made by Rack and Riddle—the custom sparkling specialists behind many premium California bubblies—this Sonoma Brut immediately stands out with its pedigree. While Aldi's Peaks and Tides label has offered Chardonnay and Pinot Noir before, this sparkling version raises the bar significantly.From the first sip, I was struck by its balanced character: subtle fruit flavors that don't overwhelm, refreshing acidity that invites another taste, and enough complexity to actually contemplate what's in your glass. That's rare in a sparkling wine at this price point. It maintains the proper dry character expected in a brut, without any cloying sweetness. As I continued tasting, one thought kept surfacing: "Why would anyone pay three times more for Champagne when this delivers such satisfaction?" Modern winemaking has become the great equalizer, allowing for exceptional quality at accessible prices.With the holiday season eventually approaching, consider grabbing a few bottles now while supplies last. Unless you're a dedicated Champagne aficionado, this $13.99 Sonoma sparkler will likely provide equal enjoyment while stretching your celebration budget significantly further. Have you found any surprising wine values lately? Share your discoveries and let's toast to finding luxury experiences without the luxury price tag!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Chris Smith is the co-founder and co-owner of Sonoma Pizza Co., an artisan pizzeria in Forestville, California, which he launched in 2022 with his wife, Eda Atasoy. After three decades in San Francisco's nightlife and hospitality world… running spots like The Pawn Shop, Monarch, The Great Northern, and even the record label Om Records… Chris shifted his focus from nightlife to culinary craft.He trained with renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani and, together with executive chef Carl Shelton, developed a signature dough rooted in Michelin-level technique. Sonoma Pizza Co. is known for its naturally leavened sourdough crust, cold-fermented for 72 hours, and made with organic, locally sourced ingredients.In just two years, the restaurant has been named one of Yelp Elite's "Top 50 places to eat in the Bay Area" and was voted "Best Pizza in Sonoma County" by Visit Sonoma.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let's connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

Alex sits down with Randy and friend of BaT Jim Huff, furniture merchant and connoisseur of the Neue Klasse, to talk about racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during this year's recent edition of Monterey Car Week. Both Randy and Huff drove in the Pre-Reunion and the main event later in the week; Huff describes mixing it up with Giulias and GTAs in the saloon class in his BMW 1800 Ti, while Randy and his Mustang held their own with more experienced racers amongst a crop of other animals: Cobras, Jags, and Tigers. Heartfelt recommendations come from all to spend time at the track if you ever find yourself on the Peninsula for Car Week (it's where it's at!). The duo "lightly threaten" to expand their efforts to the Pacific Northwest and (well) beyond, talk about developing camaraderie from on-track observations and paddock interactions, describe "helmet-yelling out of stoke," theorize about the ultimate old-school tow rig, take a brief aside to mention the the wooden boat of our dreams, and wrap up by recounting the recent 50th annual SAAC meeting at Sonoma.Links for things mentioned in this episode:07:18  7 generations of IROC race cars you'll see at Monterey this year Classic Motorsports08:17  Exclusive Tour: F1's 75-Year Display at Rolex Monterey with Zak Brown YouTube09:15  IROC Race Cars BaT09:24 Pontiac Firebird IROC Race Car BaT14:39  Presenting the 2025 Mohr Imports Car Week Collection: Postcards from Monterey BaT29:02  User cfujgo BaT32:05 1968 BMW 1600-2 Race Car BaT34:12  Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Best-In-Class-Winning 1955 Chris-Craft 21' Cobra BaT36:40  SVO Mustangs BaTGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

Our guest is Eddy Cumins, the General Manager of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system (SMART). This regional agency began passenger rail service in 2017 and now operates trains along a 45-mile corridor between Marin and Sonoma counties, stretching from Larkspur in the south to Windsor in the north. More than 4,700 riders are now taking the train every weekday. We speak with Eddy about the future of rail in the North Bay, how SMART fits into the region's transportation goals, and why this project matters — whether you ride the train every day or have yet to step on board.

Vi är tillbaka! Trodde ni att ni skulle bli av med oss bara för att första avsnittet inte kom i augusti! Hah! Fel! Oavsett så startar vi utan omvägar och ger oss på några av den så kallade nya världens jättar: Napa och Sonoma. Två kaliforniska vinregioner som har tagit upp hyllmeter på systembolaget i decennier av en anledning. Men hur hamnade vi här? Hur blev två små amerikanska regioner helt plötsligt synonymt med franska druvor som chardonnay och merlot? Det, och mycket mer, går vi igenom i höstsäsongens första avsnitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal budget allocated a record-setting $170 billion for immigration enforcement. The money is set to go toward expanding detention facilities and hiring new agents for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After pledging in June to protect the agriculture industry from crackdowns, President Trump reversed course a few days later. Now, as California's annual grape harvest begins, the state's wine community is on edge. Reporter: Tina Caputo The only emergency room in a rural North State county is closing its doors on October 21. Glenn Medical Center serves some 30,000 people in Glenn County but federal regulators have pulled its funding. Reporter: Sarina Grossi, North State Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Ones,You just never know where a sacred path is going to lead you. Right now, I'm on the balcony of a hotel on the Sonoma Plaza. It's curious finding myself here because I live here in Sonoma. But it just so happens that for various reasons, last night, every bed at the inn, including at my house, was full because we just had an event, Exotic Creatures. As I sat in my little car trying to decide where to go next, I wanted to go for a swim. I wasn't sure where to stay. And I looked up the most affordable hotel in town, which happened to be right on the plaza. So as I made my way here and got in my pajamas after a beautiful swim, I wondered... Was there a reason that I could think of why I would be right here?The reason why I'm right here... is to connect with my roots. Because this Sonoma Plaza is where I took my first steps. It's where I have memories of my mothers and my lovers. It's a place as close to home as I've ever known. Next to these trees. These flowers. This rose garden. This sundial. These amazing ducks. So I wanted to start my day right here. With the sounds of the morning birds. The light of the sun. The sounds of the traffic going by. And this poem/prose that I wrote from bed this morning. Ready to listen? Tune in. Because here we go. It's called the Constellation of She-Bear.Constellation of She-BearThe morning birds have let you know that the light is returning now. Right in the middle of where you are, there is beauty right next to the trouble. Can you pause and look for it?Just the presence of the sun is the reminder that there are cycles within cycles and it won't always feel like it does right now. Exactly, exactly in the spot that seems almost impossible to navigate, there is an opening to go through. Look for it.You might need to be brave because this threshold is going to look different than the ones you've known before. The trees that are blooming nearest to where you are standing have turned their leafy green ears towards your troubles. Go ahead, little one. Tell them about the thunder in your head. They already know.This makes me think of a song a song my mother used to sing to me as a little girl. Trouble in mind, I'm blue but I won't be blue always sun's gonna shine in my back door somedayI know I know it seems as if the universe is conspiring against you sometimes.You wonder if there's any more that can go wrong. Well, let me ask you, would you be willing to ask a different question? Even though you can't see them, there are tigers right now drinking water in a powerful river of fresh, sweet water. Just knowing that offers joy. comfort. Just think of it. Can you see the tigers drinking fresh sweet water in the thunder of your mind? Even though you can't hear it right now, there are medicine people playing a song for you on their drum. It's a heartbeat just for you. Really, it's happening right now. Somewhere around the world,a medicine person with a drum is playing a song for humanity and you are included in that. And even better, it's a song in your mother tongue. The language you speak in your world.Can you hear it? Can you hear it? Above the birds and the traffic and the air conditioner and the sounds of coffee brewing and the sweepers are sweeping and the housekeepers are keeping and the artists, well, we're reciting poetry on our phone, of course. Can you hear it?I wish I could rub this fragrant oil that smells like roses and frankincense into your hardening scars to soften them for you. You shouldn't have to do that all on your own.I just noticed how the skin puckers at the site of the wound. The poets tell us that's where the light gets in, you know, through the cracks. Light comes in and out of the wound. (You know, Rumi and Cohen always speaking about these light-filled wound things.) Listen closely now. Listen.The bear in your heart is carrying you. The bear in your heart is carrying you. The bear in your heart is carrying you safely to the next destination on your sacred path. I know you wish it was different. I wish it was different too. And not because we're fragile, although we have our moments.Maybe it's because we're tired. But mostly because we know it doesn't have to be like this. And it makes us sad that it doesn't have to be like this. It doesn't have to be like this, but it is. And so here we are. Do you remember the day when you took shelter from that perfect storm?You just stopped running and reacting and started noticing the blooming orchids? It all just seemed so unlikely to find all that beauty right next to all that destruction. But there it was. Here it is. As I looked up yesterday... at the woman swimming in front of me.There was indeed an orchid on her shoulder in the colors I had just painted. These are reminders that I am on a sacred path. And today I'm here to tell you, maybe to affirm for you or remind you, yes, These are fierce times. Fierce times. We are called into a future self that's more mature than we've ever been so far. And part of us, well maybe a lot of us, just want to go back to sleep. To pull the covers up over our head. To put the fuzzy socks on and go back to sleep. Yet every day that we overcome the fear which holds us back. Every day we release more withholding. Every day that we're kinder to ourselves, we are learning to see in the dark. But today, today I want to honor all the places that you are saying no. All the places you're saying no. I love your big, bold, quivering f**k no.I love your walking away. I love your walking toward your life right now. I want to cherish the few yeses that feel just right in your belly. You know the ones I'm talking about. What can you say yes to today that turns ancient starlight in your bones into actual life force you can use? You know that grace-filled stuff called Life Force?I've heard that even with current circumstances, there is actually still enough Life Force to go aroundRumor has it, You get to have as much as you want. You do need to ask for it, however. Not because it's moderated. Like no one can keep you from it. But because sometimes you forget it's there. Sometimes you forget that life force is there and you have to ask for it. You can hear me. Can't you? Pacing the floor in my fuzzy socks. This Life Force is here. It's between us right now. Can you feel it? I can.I'm smiling as I think about you. As I see your face. Your smile. Your eyes. I see you. The intention of noticing myself. You, me, eyes, life force, and the bear in your heart. It activates the sparks of hidden power within us. Pow, pow, pow, there goes the sparks. Sparking. Life is lifing. Stars are starring. Hearts are sending hearts. Sometimes you feel like you're not from around here. You search the stars, you look to the earth, and you just feel like maybe you don't exactly belong here.And you, darling heart, have made an art of not belonging. You've gotten really good at it.You can still be in crowds and in groups and not belong and not panic, and you're doing all right. You've also learned to practice feeling safe without anybody needing to validate your existence. You did a really good job! You are really amazing!You know that, right? Yet, precious one, I am here today to remind you that you do belong in this constellation of being. You have been walking barefoot through the galaxies alone for long enough. Right alongside the hot mess that you are in, the great mysteries have woven a milky way into the garment of your body, your sacred skin suit.For you, I give thanks. Our cosmic GPS coordinates led us exactly to this exact moment, the one we're in right now. The bear in my heart calls to the bear in your heart. Can you hear the call? The only thing you need to do to step onto your sacred path is to step onto your sacred path.I know it feels kind of like a riddle to recognize it, that you're already on it. I know a woman on her path when I see it. Let me be the one to tell you, I can see you are on your path. Yes, you've already crossed the threshold and you're in the NOW.I welcome you here, where I live in the now. It's good here. There's not that many people hanging out in the now, honestly. For us introverts who look like outroverts, it's kind of a cool place to be Now. It's so popular to talk about, but so few actually find their way to Now.So I'm glad you made it across that threshold.So, you know, this circle has been called and your name was on the list again. To come and speak to us about the gifts that you are carrying. Your unique medicine. Let me just tell you nobody here actually cares if you have your stuff in a tidy pile. We really don't.We like the steam that comes out of your compost. We all know that soon enough there will be wildflowers growing from everything you've been willing to let go of. So right beside the suffering there's this beauty to behold. That's why I'm here talking to you today to remind you to look for the beauty.You won't have to look very far. It's right where you look right Now. I'm inviting you to find a question that feels sweet on your tongue. The morning birds have let you know that the light is returning now. Right in the middle of where you are…There is beauty right next to the trouble. #medicinepainting #intentionalcreativity #ExoticCreatures #musea This painting was created in a weekend event called Exotic Creatures, using Medicine Painting. An ancient yet futuristic Intentional Creativity process that allows us to reveal so much of our hidden worlds and interpret it as medicine. Brave action steps, emerge, post painting. We don't want to live the way where we're living before. We now have the courage to try something else. We can't go back to where we were.One of the curious things is that we begin to watch for things that arise in the painting to arise inside of our lives. Within 45 minutes of completing this painting, I was at the pool and there was a woman swimming who had an orchid tattoo on her back in exactly the same colors as my painting. Later that night my phone showed me a photo from 2021 on the exact samed date of orchids. Then a few of us were out to dinner together and one of the women had a butterfly on her painting, which now manifested in another tattoo. Another woman had included a sacred herb in her painting, and then suddenly found out about a ceremony that included that sacred herb, and one of her other paintings. And the list goes on and on! How often we collapse the symbolic and mystical into our world in the day-to-day reality. Especially when we're looking for it!This painting and poem is dedicated to my students from Exotic Creatures, and also Color of Woman. I continue to be in awe at the sacred work of Medicine Painting. Painting with an intent to heal through the Alchemical Feminine and realize that we are already on our sacred path. Less withholding, more acknowledgment. Less loneliness, more inclusion in the tribe of healers and creatives who are willing to open their eyes. So good. At the end of the class, I decided I wanted to teach more specifically about the ingredients called Medicine Painting that I have been working on in our lineage for over 30 years. Stay tuned to learn more about how you can work with painting for healing yourself and also with others. Having nothing to do with being a great painter. Self-expression offers access to healing because it activates life force. It's the art and science of self expression that lights up my sacred path. The constellation of the she-bear reminds me of my calling. I am on my sacred path and not one single thing can take me off of it!Love in the Now,Shiloh Sophia Exotic Creatures team, Ruby, Alyse, Anasuya, Ali and below is the classroom too Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe

Esto es un extracto de Noticias del Motor Verano 2025 que se emite cada miércoles en Onda Cero. Lo que no vemos del motorsport Cuando vemos a un coche cruzar la meta, a 300 por hora, pensamos en el piloto. Pero detrás de cada victoria, de cada carrera, hay decenas —a veces cientos— de personas que no pisan el podio, pero sin las cuales nada sería posible. Hoy, en este último programa de la temporada, queremos rendir homenaje a quienes hacen funcionar el motorsport desde las sombras MECÁNICOS Primeros en llegar, y últimos en irse… Pit stops: 2 segundos o menos → récord Red Bull 1.82s (2019). Entrenamientos físicos y de coordinación constantes (como atletas). Mecánicos de resistencia o Dakar → improvisación + trabajo de madrugada. Riesgo: trabajan con presión, calor, piezas al rojo vivo. Breve cierre: No solo aprietan tuercas; ejecutan coreografías milimétricas que pueden ganar o perder una carrera. INGENIEROS Y ESTRATEGIAS Arranque: Detrás de cada decisión en pista hay cálculos, predicciones y horas de simulación. Ingeniero de pista: habla constantemente con el piloto, analiza datos en tiempo real. Software predictivo: elige la vuelta ideal para parar, o ajusta estrategia si hay un safety car. 20+ personas analizando datos por coche en F1. Ejemplos: Verstappen Abu Dabi 2021 → decisiones en segundos. Brasil 2021: ajuste de mapa motor salvó el coche de Hamilton. ENTRENADORES, FISIOS Y NUTRICIÓN Los fisios no solo curan lesiones. Preparan máquinas humanas para rendir al límite. Los pilotos sufren hasta 5G de aceleración en curvas → entrenamiento cervical, abdominal, reflejos. Pérdida de 2-4 kg por deshidratación en una carrera (especialmente F1). Cada piloto viaja con su “coach personal” que cuida descanso, dieta, mentalidad. Ejemplo: recuperación de Marc Márquez → entrenamiento específico tras cada operación. LOGÍSTICA El paddock es una ciudad temporal que se monta y desmonta cada semana. F1: más de 1000 toneladas de material por GP → barcos, aviones, camiones. Triple headers (3 carreras en 3 semanas): coordinación logística extrema. Cada equipo tiene plan de “logística crítica” (material mínimo para correr si todo falla). Dakar: bivouacs, helicópteros médicos, repostajes en medio del desierto. Ejemplo de la NASCAR: Este mismo fin de semana la NASCAR viajo desde Chicago hasta Sonoma (3400 km - 31h en coche) y ahora tienen que cruzar todo el país hasta Dover (4730 km - 42h en coche) para la próxima carrera DIRECCIÓN DE CARRERA Y COMISARIOS ​​Dirección de carrera decide bandera roja, safety car, tiempos. Comisarios: voluntarios en muchos países, entrenados para reaccionar en milésimas. Grosjean 2020 (Bahréin): intervención en segundos → salvaron su vida. Control total del circuito: cámaras, sensores, radio, helicóptero médico en pista. Agradecimiento a quienes no están en los focos pero lo hacen todo posible: Sin ellos, no hay carrera. Cierre de temporada: recordar a los oyentes que el motorsport es un esfuerzo colectivo. Hoy os he querido hablar de lo que no se ve, porque eso también es pasión por el motor

Los abogados Victor Escobar y Michael Melton nos visitaron para platicar de la ley SB-54, la decisión Padilla y mucho más. Escuchemos y aprendamos. #daca #dacamented #dacadreamers #sonomacounty #lakecounty #napacounty #mendocinocounty #podcast #familia #fyp #privacidadonline #migrantes #inmigrantes #undocuprofessionals

In this episode of Wine Road, hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa (0:00-0:24) introduce the show and thank sponsors Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their support.   They welcome Crystalyn Hackett, owner of Spicy Vines, as their guest (0:49-1:00). Crystalyn shares her excitement about being on the show and introduces a spiced wine she brought, which ties into her personal story and the origins of Spicy Vines (1:23-2:55). The wine, described as "Christmas in a glass," is a blend of Grenache, Zinfandel, Carignan, and Petite Syrah, infused with holiday spices and a hint of brandy, evoking cozy, festive feelings (2:05-2:33). Crystalyn recounts her journey, starting with her time as a competitive equestrian in Germany, where she realized her entrepreneurial aspirations (3:08-4:46). After traveling and brainstorming ideas, she returned to California and created her first spiced wine, inspired by a drink she had in Germany (6:00-7:16). Despite having no prior experience in the wine industry, she spent a year perfecting the formula and navigating regulatory challenges to define and legally categorize "spiced wine" (8:03-9:22). Crystalyn explains how she built Spicy Vines from scratch, starting with events in San Francisco and eventually partnering with her now-husband, Doug, who became the winemaker (10:29-11:19). Together, they expanded their portfolio to include Zinfandel, Syrah, rosé, and other varietals, focusing on high-quality, small-batch production (12:12-13:07). Their Healdsburg tasting room, opened in 2016, offers a lively atmosphere with live music, wine cocktails, and charcuterie (13:13-14:22). Crystalyn emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming, fun experience for visitors and wine club members, offering customizable memberships and personal touches like follow-ups and curated shipments (17:00-24:41). She also teases plans to launch her own podcast to share inspiring stories and connect with others (24:42-25:35). The episode wraps up with details about Spicy Vines' unique "winning cork" promotion and upcoming events, including their harvest release party and annual "Taste of Pine Mountain" event (25:36-27:00). The hosts close by encouraging listeners to visit Spicy Vines and keep it spicy (29:33-30:05).       LINKS: Spicy Vines  The Gables Inn - the lodging property featured today Wine & Food Affair - tickets to on sale today Frick Winery - our last mystery "where am I winery"   Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/  

Welcome to this episode of The Lifeguard Project Podcast, where today I interview Mike Martino. Mike is a California State Parks lifeguard who started as a seasonal and throughout his career, worked his way up all the way to the aquatic specialist or chief lifeguard of California State Parks. Not only is he a lifeguard for life, but he also has become quite a lifeguard historian and represent some of the early lifeguard pioneers who made their way up in the Sonoma coastline in the north of California.The Sonoma coastline is what we focus on today and talk about some of those early challenges faced by the guards who worked up there. Mike shares with us some pretty impactful stories, both personal and professional, and we walk through what it really means to be a lifeguard. Thanks as always for listening.00:00 Welcome to The Lifeguard Project Podcast01:25 Mike Martino's Path to Lifeguarding04:04 First Impressions of the Sonoma Coastline06:05 Challenges and Responsibilities of Lifeguarding the Sonoma Coast09:56 Community Perception and Lifeguard Interactions15:23 The Reality of Lifeguard Work and Prevention25:40 Abalone Diving and Lifeguard Experiences31:00 Critical Rescues and Lifeguard Reflections42:26 The Unseen Skills of Lifeguards43:11 The Edge of Life and Death45:27 Northern vs. Southern California Lifeguarding48:06 The Challenges of Lifeguarding in Remote Areas49:27 The Importance of Physical Activity in Managing Trauma50:20 The Evolution of Lifeguard Support Programs56:10 The Impact of Junior Lifeguard Programs01:00:56 The Value of Lifeguard Services01:06:37 The Lifeguard Community and Legacy01:21:13 Final ThoughtsLinks to Mike's Books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Lifeguards-Diego-County-Images-America/dp/073855586X/ref=sr_1_4https://www.amazon.com/Help-San-Diego-Lifeguards-Rescue/dp/1941384390/ref=sr_1_3Presented by The Ben Carlson Foundation:https://www.bencarlsonfoundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/bencarlson_foundation/Subscribe to the Podcast Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lifeguard-project/id1748861682https://open.spotify.com/show/7EoZTDiET6jJ6XJ1g5X54thttps://www.instagram.com/thelifeguardproject/https://thelifeguardproject.org/Host, Drasko Bogdanovic:https://www.bogdogphoto.com/https://www.instagram.com/bogdogphoto/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lifeguard-project/donations

The Living Room es un refugio para mujeres, niños y sus mascotas en momentos de necesidad, que les proporciona alojamiento, comida y seguridad cuando no tienen ningún otro lugar al que acudir. Joanna Vicente, coordinadora de cuidado bilingüe/bicultural de The Living Room de Santa Rosa, explica la función de este importante recurso comunitario.

We explore the power of creating a "love list" to help us stay connected with the people who matter most. We share a clever way for getting someone’s honest opinions, plus, we dive into listeners' most practical back-to-school tips. Resources & links related to this episode: Order my new book Secrets of Adulthood Request a signed bookplate here Elizabeth is reading: Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: Pied Piper by Nevil Shute (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#NHRA #JohnForce #USNats 16X NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force Headlines WFO Radio's U.S. Nationals Preview! Get ready for the BIGGEST race in NHRA Drag Racing with an EXCLUSIVE preview featuring drag racing legend John Force! Fresh off his return, John drops MAJOR announcements you DON'T want to miss. Pro Stock Motorcycle star Richard Gadson brings the heat after his Sonoma victory, sharing his game plan for The Big Go! Jordan Vandergriff breaks down his thrilling Brainerd debut and spills the details on his new ride with Shawn Reed. Matt Stutzman, the Paralympic Gold Medalist in archery, reveals how drag racing fueled his 2024 Paris triumph and previews his NHRA U.S. Nationals debut in Top Sportsman! Hosted by Joe Castello, this episode is packed with hot takes, top stories, and insider insights for the Indy week. Don't miss the ultimate NHRA U.S. Nationals hype show! Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more WFO Radio action! Available on all podcast platforms—listen now and join the drag racing fever! #NHRA #USNationals #JohnForce #DragRacing #podcast 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Welcome back to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! Today, we're taking you inside the vibrant, forward-thinking world of Sonoma's wine scene with a recap of the S.O.R.B.E.T tasting in San Francisco —no, not the dessert, but the Sonoma Organic Regenerative Biodynamic Educational Tasting, where the future of wine and sustainable farming takes center stage.Host MJ Towler brings you along for an energetic journey through San Francisco's Fort Mason as he mingles with some of California's most influential winemakers, vineyard owners, and passionate industry voices. From legends like Ravenswood's Joel Peterson, to the next generation making their mark, MJ dives into the stories behind the bottles—and the land—that are reshaping how we think about wine. You'll hear about everything from the challenges and rewards of organic and regenerative farming to the collaborations that are building a more inclusive, responsible, and flavorful future for wine lovers everywhere.Whether you're a die-hard Zinfandel fan, a lover of music and lifestyle stories, or just curious about what sets Sonoma apart, this episode uncorks candid conversations, meaningful insights, and a community-wide toast to doing things differently. Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate the intersection of great wine, conscious living, and the personalities who make “wine country” so much more than a place—it's a way of life.Follow S.O.R.B.E.T on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, The Conaway Fund. The Conaway Fund is a philanthropic initiative under The Prosperity Foundation that allows donors to contribute to a fund that supports various causes such as scholarships, nonprofit organizations, schools, and families facing financial challenges. Donors can recommend where the funds should be directed, providing a flexible way to make a positive impact in communities. The Conaway Fund embodies the spirit of giving and community support, aiming to create a lasting impact through strategic philanthropy.For more information, go to The Conaway Fund and donate today!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with Aaron Tudisco of Ridge Design and Build to discuss how Aaron and his family create stunning spec homes in Sonoma, California. Aaron shares insights on their unique approach to creating standout, experience-driven homes and what it's like juggling the fun—and challenges—of running a family business. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Adaptive  https://referrals.adaptive.build/u8Gkiaev  Alpine Hardwood  Website - https://www.alpinehardwoodmn.com/   Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://www.ridge-design.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgedesignbuild/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

El condado de Sonoma esta organizando un evento para educar a familias de los peligros del uso de drogas. Es esencial que no vivamos negando que nuestros familiares no usan drogas, pero educándonos podremos beneficiar a la comunidad en general. #sonomacounty #sobredosis #familia #estudiantes #podcast #amor

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 296 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! From Packie to Sonoma: The Peter Merriam Story This week on The Wonderful World of Wine, hosts Kim and Mark uncork a fascinating conversation with Peter Merriam of Merriam Vineyards. A true Massachusetts native, Peter shares his incredible journey from owning a local "packie" (package store) to establishing a renowned winery in the heart of Sonoma. Join us as Peter delves into the world of sustainable and organic winemaking, offering insights into what makes these practices so vital. We'll also explore the intriguing differences in wine trends between California and Massachusetts, and Peter clarifies the distinction between "family-made" and "Mass-produced" wines. Curious where to find Merriam Vineyards wines? Peter reveals where his exquisite selections are available in Massachusetts, including at the esteemed Davio's restaurants. Plus, he provides a detailed look at his winery, vineyards, and tasting room, giving listeners a virtual tour of his Sonoma operation. Of course, no WWW episode is complete without a tasting! Kim and Mark, along with Peter, sample two of Merriam Vineyards' standout creations: the crisp and elegant 2023 Russian River Chardonnay and the rich and velvety 2023 Russian River Merlot. To learn more about Peter's wines and his remarkable story, visit www.merriamvineyards.com. Cheers! Kim and Mark

In this episode, we sit down with Hector Velazquez Executive Director from the Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to talk about the power of connection, cultural leadership, and economic opportunity. Learn how the Chamber supports Hispanic entrepreneurs, strengthens local partnerships, and builds a more inclusive business community in Sonoma County.

En este episodio, conversamos con Héctor Velázquez director ejecutivo de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Condado de Sonoma sobre el poder de la conexión, el liderazgo cultural y las oportunidades económicas. Descubre cómo la Cámara apoya a los emprendedores hispanos, fortalece las alianzas locales y fomenta una comunidad empresarial más inclusiva en el condado de Sonoma.

Wine Road Podcast Episode 233 Summary Hosts Marci Gordon and Beth Costa welcome Miro Tcholakov, winemaker at Trentadue Winery, for a lively discussion about wine, winemaking, and his journey in the industry. Key Highlights: Featured Wines: Miro introduces a Rosé of Sangiovese (Rosato) and a Sauvignon Blanc under the La Storia label. The Rosato is made using the "bleeding" method from old and new vineyards, while the Sauvignon Blanc marks a shift in branding for Trentadue. Winery Overview: Trentadue Winery, located in Geyserville, is one of Sonoma County's oldest wineries, bonded in 1969. Miro has been with the winery for 26 years, overseeing significant updates and producing estate-grown wines like Sangiovese, Malbec, and Montepulciano. Miro's Background: Originally from Bulgaria, Miro shares stories of his winemaking roots, including childhood memories of family winemaking and his early career in the U.S. He started his own label, Miro Cellars, focusing on Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Events at Trentadue: Upcoming events include the Taste Destination 128 Barbecue Cook-Off (Aug 23) and the Lobster Feast (Sept 13). The winery also offers gondola vineyard tours and hosts weddings. Cultural Insights: Miro reflects on his upbringing in Bulgaria, his family's winemaking traditions, and his adventurous spirit, including spelunking expeditions in Europe. Additional Mentions: Lodging Recommendation: The Stavrand in Guerneville, a luxurious property surrounded by redwoods, was highlighted for visitors. Harvest Wine Trail: A one-day event on Sept 12 featuring 30 wineries offering unique harvest experiences. Miro's passion for winemaking and storytelling shines throughout the episode, making it a delightful listen for wine enthusiasts.

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Yoga! Today I lead you through a gentle yin yoga practice for all-levels. This yin class can be practiced any time day, whether you want to start your day, enjoy it before bed, or anytime in between. Props you might want are:​a bolster or firm "pillow" (like a couch pillow or cushion)​two blocks​blanket or beach towelThis is a gentle slow practice holding poses for a few minutes each. Using props may make the poses accessible for your practice. If you have any questions about any physical discomfort, please consult a doctor. What is possible from this practice?​Relaxed body and mind​Soothe nerves​Release of tension & tightness​Decreased stress​Improved mood​Overall sense of calmSee the info below about my upcoming yoga and meditation retreats I mentioned during this episode. As a thank you to my listeners I am sharing my VIP promo codes for special discounts on my retreats. I appreciate you listening and following me here!Thank you so much for connecting with me here! Let me know if you'd like more episodes like this or send me your requests! If you found value in this episode, please leave a comment or review, 5-star ratings appreciated, and tag me on Instagram @spirituallyfityoga with a screenshot of this episode. Your support is much appreciated!Much love,Amelia AndaleonSpirituallyFitYoga.comIG /FB  @spirituallyfityoga***********************FEATURED RETREATS​ Save $500 until September 1st on my Women's Yoga Retreat in Bali May 11-17, 2026.  Use promo code VIPBALI. More info here: tinyurl.com/balibliss2025​ October 20-25, 2025 Costa Brava, Spain retreat.  Cancellation opened up 2 rooms and I'm motivated to fill these spots.  Use promo code SPAINVIP to save $500! tinyurl.com/costabravayoga​ September 27th 1-day Meditation Retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma, CA 9am-4pm. Includes meditation, soundbath, reiki and delicious, nutritious lunch. COST: $299/$249 until August 15, 2025​​ https://www.withinmeditation.com/1-day-retreatsQuestions? Email amelia (at) spirituallyfityoga.com***********************

#NHRA #DragRacing #Brainerd Strap in for a nitro-charged WFO Radio livestream previewing the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 15-17! Top Fuel star Shawn Reed, sidelined after a devastating crash at the NHRA Northwest Nationals that left him with two fractured ribs and an amputated left index finger, has named Jordan Vandergriff as his interim driver for the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster. Jordan, a former Top Fuel racer, NHRA on FOX broadcaster, and world-renowned star from the hit show The Bachelorette, is ready to defend Reed's No. 10 spot for the Countdown to the Championship. Also on WFO, Mac Savage, assistant crew chief for Doug Kalitta's Sonoma-winning Top Fuel team, who'll reflect on their thrilling Sonoma victory and share insider insights on Team Kalitta's prep for Brainerd. Broadcasting live from Brainerd International Raceway, host Joe Castello will recap the massive Lucas Oil Series double divisional, the largest race of its kind at the historic track, and gear up for calling the NHRA Mission Foods Series action this weekend. Expect raw passion, bold predictions, and the electrifying pulse of NHRA drag racing. Tune in, crank it up, and GO WFO for this unmissable show! Subscribe and hit the bell to catch every second of the action. #NHRA #DragRacing #LucasOilNationals #WFORadio 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!

On today's Season 15 finale, we are joined by the brilliant Stephen Mangan - actor, presenter, writer, and someone with a truly adventurous travel spirit. You'll know him from a vast array of TV , film and stage hits - The Split, Green Wing, Episodes, Portrait Artist of the Year - and most recently, as the host of ITV's Caribbean-set hit game show The Fortune Hotel, which is back for its second season.Stephen is a natural storyteller, and in this conversation we really get to go on a journey. From long, cassette-filled car trips back to his family's roots in wild, windswept County Mayo - where he has 53 first cousins! - to body surfing in the Atlantic with his kids, sleeping under the redwoods in California, living on £4 a day while interrailing across Europe, and living in an ultra luxury hotel in Grenada for a month - Stephen has truly embraced travel in all its forms.Destination Recap:County Mayo, Ireland Sonoma County, California, USABeltane Ranch, Sonoma, USADerwent Water, Lake District, UKFalkirk Wheel, Scotland GrenadaIndiaBhutan MoroccoJapanThe Fortune Hotel S2 continues Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th August on ITV1 and ITVX. You can also catch up on the first two episodes of the series on ITVX now.Thanks so much for listening today. If you want to be the first to find out who is joining me next time, come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't wait until then, remember there's the first 14 seasons to catch up on, that's over 155 episodes to keep you busy.I'm now on maternity leave for a few months but keep an eye out for some special episodes dropping into your feed from time to time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our listeners I have to note that we conducted this interview in the lobby of a busy Sonoma hotel on a lovely Spring afternoon. I met up with Blair Guthrie who makes his eponymous wine in Sonoma. Blair is from New Zealand and after spending a bit of time in the US making wine, [...]

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Yoga! This is Part 2 of my Lion's Gate Portal series which guides you to meditate, journal, and repeat affirmations.August 8, 2025 is the peak of when the Lion's Gate Portal is open and it is also a full moon. This potent combination makes it an especially powerful time to release what no longer serves you and set your intentions when the manifesting energies are amplified.Grab your journal, pen, and meditation cushion - get ready to release and set intentions!Thank you so much for connecting with me here! If you found value in this episode, please a comment, 5-star review, and tag me on Instagram @spirituallyfityoga with a screenshot of this episode. Your support is much appreciated!With lion-hearted love,Amelia AndaleonSpirituallyFitYoga.comIG ​/FB  @spirituallyfityoga***********************FEATURED RETREATSSave $300 until September 1st on my Women's Yoga Retreat in Bali May 11-17, 2026. More info here: tinyurl.com/balibliss2025October 20-25, 2025 Costa Brava, Spain retreat.  Cancellation opened up and I'm motivated to fill these 2 spots. Reach out if interested!  tinyurl.com/costabravayogaSeptember 27th 1-day Meditation Retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma, CA 9am-4pm. Includes meditation, soundbath, reiki and delicious, nutritious lunch.  I am co-hosting with Hannah Knapp, meditation teacher and founder of Within Meditation  https://www.withinmeditation.com/1-day-retreatsQuestions? Email amelia (at) spirituallyfityoga.com***********************#meditation #lionsgateportal #setintentions  #abundancemindset #yoga #eastbayyoga #bayareayoga #danvilleca #danvilleyoga

Chef Daniel Patterson has lived more culinary lives than most chefs could dream of. From earning multiple Michelin stars at San Francisco's Coi, to shaking up the fast-food world with Roy Choi and Keith Corbin at Locol, to now hosting a 12-seat tasting menu out of his own home, Patterson's journey is as unconventional as it is influential. Ahead of opening his new LA restaurant Jaca in the former Son of a Gun space, he joins us for a deeply personal conversation on mental health, why tasting menus still matter, and what it means to create work that truly lasts.But first—Father Sal returns to unpack Joe Rosenthal's bombshell exposé on YouTube mega-chef Joshua Weissman, featuring allegations of recipe plagiarism, toxic workplaces, sexual harassment, and more. Is Weissman just another ego-driven chef—or something darker?In Chef's Kiss / Big Miss, we're talking Nancy Silverton's Korean-Italian pasta bar, a radical new hospitality business model in Sonoma, the heartbreaking closure of LA Cha Cha Chá, and yes… breast milk–flavored ice cream.If you care about food, restaurants, and the messy, fascinating people behind them, this is your episode.The LA Food Podcast is powered by Acquired Taste Media. Be sure to check out our sister shows: Taqueando with Bill Esparza and Let It Rip. And don't forget to rate and review!–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Esta vez les traemos información para que nos preparemos y de esa manera no vivamos con miedo. Estamos pasando volantes en la pagina web y en persona en el condado de Sonoma. Les invitamos a la comunidad a que empecemos a apoyarnos para evitar que caigamos victimas de ICE. Compartan la información y apoyen. #sonomacounty #podcast #familia #migrantes #inmigrantes #lakecounty #napacounty #mendocinocounty #marincounty #agricultura #california #susderechos #sepasusderechos #noticias

Trevor Stuart was born in Florida, but raised in Seattle. He was the son of a tech CFO and an Episcopalian minister - so he learned life at many different angles. He graduated from Boston College, and went into investment banking at Morgan Stanley. Beyond that, he worked at RelateIQ prior to being acquired by Salesforce, which then led him to start his own thing. Outside of tech, he's married and expecting his first child soon. He lives in Sonoma, and loves wine - which type depends on his mood and the time of year.At RelateIQ, Trevor and his team had a core problem - pushing more code, and looking to move faster, but limiting the amount of quality issues. His co-founder built the early workings of a system he had seen at LinkedIn, around gate keeping features. Eventually, post acquisition of this company, they decided to start building this solution on their own... which led them toward their own acquisition.This is the creation story of Split andHarness.SponsorsPaddle.comSema SoftwarePropelAuthPostmanMeilisearchMailtrap.TECH Domains (https://get.tech/codestory)Linkshttps://www.harness.io/https://www.harness.io/blog/split-joins-forces-with-harnesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorbstuart/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story-insights-from-startup-tech-leaders/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Podcast Ep. 242: What is the Lion's Gate Portal?August 8, 2025 Friday 8/8 is when the Lion's Gate Portal is at its peak and manifesting energies are amplified. This episode introduces the meditation I will be posting on August 8th.Listen/watch this episode then come meditate and journal with me here on Friday.If you're in the Bay Area join me a popup class on August 8th to set intentions and release what no longer serves you under the halo of the full moon:* 10am Yoga + Journaling* 530pm Meditation + JournalingBook here:https://tinyurl.com/ameliabackyardyoga***********************FEATURED RETREATSSave $300 until September 1st on my Women's Yoga Retreat in Bali May 2026. More info here:tinyurl.com/balibliss2025October 20-25, 2025 Costa Brava, Spain retreat.  Cancellation opened up and I'm motivated to fill these 2 spots. Reach out if interested! tinyurl.com/costabravayogaSeptember 27th 1-day Meditation Retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma, CA 9am-4pm. Includes meditation, soundbath, reiki and delicious, nutritious lunch.  I am co-hosting with Hannah Knapp, meditation teacher and founder of Within Meditation https://www.withinmeditation.com/1-day-retreats***********************Love and light,Amelia AndaleonSpirituallyFitYoga.comIG ​/FB  @spirituallyfityoga#meditation #lionsgateportal #setintentions  #abundancemindset #yoga #eastbayyoga #bayareayoga #danvilleca #danvilleyoga

Bella's husband Zack told her that he had an overnight work conference in Sonoma, but then she got a credit card alert Friday afternoon that someone was trying to charge over $200 at a winery....Bella called Zach to find out if he was trying to make the charges and when he finally called her back, he said he was working and the charges had to be fraud.

Podcast Title: Wine Road – Episode 232 Hosts: Marcy Gordon & Beth Costa This show is made possible by the generous financial support of River Road Family Vineyards & Winery, and Ron Rubin. Overview: This episode is a mix of updates, wine adventures, and local highlights from Sonoma County. The hosts share personal experiences, wine insights, and community happenings, all while sipping on sparkling wine from West Wines. Key Highlights: Wine Writers Educational Tour: Marcy recounts her experience on a deep-dive wine tour organized by Fred Swan. The tour explored Sonoma County's wine regions, including visits to wineries like J. Vineyards, Gary Farrell, and Fort Ross Vineyard. Marcy rediscovered her love for Sonoma County, appreciating its beauty, terroir, and community. The tour included seminars, tastings, and interactions with winemakers, offering a detailed look at Sonoma's diverse AVAs. Zinfandel Throwdown: Beth shares her experience at Dry Creek Vineyard's annual Zinfandel Throwdown. Winemakers from the region participated in a blind tasting to crown the best Zinfandel. This year's winner was Baca Wines, with Dry Creek Vineyard and Mauritsen taking second and third place. Local Gems: Marcy highlights Gather, a new store in Sebastopol focused on home arts like canning, knitting, and preserving. She attended a lemon-preserving class and shared her creations. Beth celebrates The Beat restaurant in Cloverdale, recently named one of Sonoma County's top 20 restaurants. Book Recommendation: Marcy recommends 1000 Vines: A New Way to Understand Wine by Pasqueline Le Pelletier, praising its holistic and literary approach to wine education. Upcoming Event: Tickets for The Wine and Food Affair (first weekend of November) will go on sale around August 30th. Closing Notes: Beth encourages listeners to explore Marcy's blog (ComeForTheWine.com) for more wine stories and insights.

Back this week and actually on time! We've got a massive review from all three NASCAR series in Indianapolis over the weekend. Bubba shocked everyone getting the victory at the Brickyard 400. We talk all about Austin Hill and Aric Almirola incident and cover the fall-out from the intentional wreck. Trucks ran the short track at Indianapolis Raceway Park and Layne Riggs absolutely dominated. IndyCar was at Laguna Seca over the weekend, and a familiar face was back in victory lane. NHRA was absolutely flying in Sonoma this past weekend and breaking the Top Fuel speed record once again! Finally, we're talking all about the F1 race from Spa and what could have been if they had gone racing in the wet! Thanks for tuning in! 

In this unique episode, Kerith Overstreet of Bruliam Wines in Sonoma returns to give us an update (she was on Ep 269 in 2019). Kerith/Bruliam is a boutique producer of vineyard-designated wines, mainly of Pinot Noir and she gives us a full education on the differences between some of the main Pinot regions of California.     The cool thing about this show? The last third of the podcast is a business discussion about something she and I are always discussing – how to get our kids' generation – Gen Z – to appreciate wine. Kerith's daughter Amelia (the AM in BruliAM), a 21-year-old Gen Z'er, joins to help us analyze the situation and give some advice (she's a smart cookie and has some great insight!). For anyone who has young people in their lives and is wondering how to turn them on to wine, this should be an interesting perspective.   Photo: Kerith Overstreet in her vineyard. Courtesy of Bruliam Wines   Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today!   ______________________________________________________________________ www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their awesome victories at the NHRA Denso Sonoma Nationals last weekend. Both guys have been in peak form for several races and both had to really bushwack their way to the winner's circle.    For Richard Gadson a -.001 red light on Saturday in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Call-Out final was frustrating but valuable motivation for his work on Sunday. Leveraging the disappointment of that moment into the race day success he earned is a really fascinating process to listen to.    Greg Standfield won his first Pro Stock race in more than a decade by taking on his own son in the final round. A moment generations in the making for the duo, it was a race to the stripe with all the awesome tightness we have come to expect out of the category. Stanfield relives it all.    Those interviews, an Insider monologue, and more. This is an episode  you'll love

Join us for an EXPLOSIVE livestream on WFO Radio as we dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2025 NHRA DENSO Sonoma Nationals! This historic event at Sonoma Raceway delivered the FASTEST side-by-side run in NHRA history by John Force Racing's Brittany Force at a jaw-dropping 343.16 mph! We're bringing you exclusive interviews with the biggest stars from the 12th stop of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, plus insider insights from the drag racing world! Featured Guests: Austin Prock, the reigning Funny Car champ, who scorched the track with a 340.90 mph pass and clinched his 5th win of 2025! Hear how he dominated the field and made history. Greg & Aaron Stanfield, the father-son Pro Stock duo, who battled it out in an emotional final round. Greg edged out Aaron for his first Pro Stock win since 2011 – don't miss their heartfelt story! NHRA's Jason Galvin joins WFO host Joe Castello, both fresh from Sonoma, to break down every thrilling moment of this record-setting weekend. Bobby Bennett from Competition Plus drops in to tease his upcoming Legends feature, packed with drag racing history and untold stories! Why You Can't Miss This: From Brittany Force's world-record Top Fuel run to Austin Prock's Funny Car dominance and the Stanfield family showdown, we're unpacking all the drama, speed, and excitement from Sonoma Raceway. Joe Castello will share exclusive behind-the-scenes details from one of NHRA's premier events! When: Today, Tuesday 1 pm ET Streaming LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and X – hit that notification bell to join the action! Get Involved: Drop your questions in the live chat for Joe and the guests, share your favorite Sonoma moments, and let's talk drag racing! Subscribe, Like, & Share to join the WFO Radio community and never miss an episode. Tag your racing buddies and let's get LOUD about NHRA Drag Racing! #NHRA #SonomaNats #DragRacing #WFORadio #NHRAresults 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

The West Coast Swing is in full throttle! Seattle is in the rearview, and we're burning rubber down to wine country—Sonoma, California. In this episode of Life's a Drag, we break down all the action from the Pacific Northwest and preview what's ahead at one of the most iconic tracks on the NHRA tour. Plus, we take a serious look at the frightening crashes involving Shawn Reed and Chris Bostick—what happened, how the safety crews responded, and how the drivers are doing now. Buckle up—this one's a wild ride.

In an oversupplied market with rising costs, being a winegrape grower is probably the hardest it has ever been. Natalie Collins, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, breaks down the cost of winegrape growing in CA, the challenges in the marketplace, and the policy dynamics in the US, CA, and EU that continue to exacerbate the challenges for CA's winegrape growers. Detailed Show Notes: CA Winegrape Growers - based in Sacramento, lobbies at the state and federal levelCA has ~5,900 winegrape growers and 550k planted acresKey cost drivers of winegrape growing#1 labor, ~45-50% of budget (30-45% CA interior, 45-65% CA coast); doubled in the last 10 years, driven by:High min wage ($16.50; most pay $18-30/hr) → increases take entire pay curve up, not just bottom2016 labor law change reducing hours before overtime pay → reduced farmworker take-home pay (OR provides an overtime tax credit to employers)#2 regulatory compliance (water, air, worker health, safety), ~10% budgetCal State SLO study on lettuce growers - compliance costs ~$1,600/acre (1,366% increase since 2006, 637% since 2022)#3 land - CA has some of the highest land prices in the US #4 crop protection/fertility toolsFarming costs ~$4k/acre Central Valley, $6-8k/acre Paso Robles, $8-10k/acre Sonoma, ~$10-17k/acre NapaGrape pricing not rising w/ input costs - Central Valley ~$500-600/ton, Central Coast ~$1-2k/tonBulk wine from Chile is cheap, and the US can't compete on priceThe annual CA Winegrape Crush Report shows pricing for all varieties by districtNo US federal support vs EUEU subsidizes at every level (growing, marketing, production)>e2B/year in direct and local support, enabling cheap wine productionCrisis distillation - buy surplus wine to convert to alcohol (e.g., hand sanitizer)Vineyard removal and vineyard planting subsidiesAggressive marketing support (France investing $5B to support wine exports to the US w/ new tariffs)US wines can have up to 25% foreign wine blended in and be labeled as US wine2023-2024 - CA left ~300k tons/year on the vines; 2025 ~50% of vineyards don't have a contract for the 2025 harvest; industry calling for another 50k acres to be removed (60k removed since 2022); all regions pulling out or mothballing/minimally farming vinesTariff impacts (May 2025)- input costs increase, but can be positive for CA winegrape growers2019 tariffs saw domestic wine increase its share by 10% vs EU winesCanada is actively removing US wines from shelves in retaliation; the US exports 10% of its wines, 40% to CanadaDeportations - creating fear, people are afraid to leave their homes for fear of their families getting separatedSeasonal labor is not big, 90% vineyards are mechanically harvested; H2A temporary workers (mostly from Mexico, all-in cost ~$30/hr, often more productive, cannot be paid more than domestic workers)Economic impact of CA wine - 422k CA employees / 1.1M across US, $73B CA economic impact / $175B/year USAll agriculture is struggling in CA, replacement crops for grapes not easy (some almonds, pistachios, cherries); costs ~$30-70k/acre to plant a vineyardDuty Drawback - a federal tax refund program meant to encourage exportsIf a winery exports wines, then imports them back, it gets 99% of import fees (including the Federal Excise Tax of $1.07/gallon) refundedIf importing ~$3/gallon bulk wine, can save ~30%Mostly used by the top 5 wine companies2024 - 38M gallons bulk imported (70M in 2022) vs ~70M gallons left on the vine in 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week to hear from Morgan Twain-Peterson, Master of Wine, owner and winemaker at Bedrock Wine Co.  Influenced by his father, the founder of Ravenswood Winery, Morgan's path is enriched by his experiences in the European vineyards. Listen in for innovative methods in sustainable viticulture, including sap testing for vine nutrient needs and the role of regenerative agriculture. Explore the contrasts between the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier certifications and discover the power of mentorship in the industry.  Morgan also offers insights into managing California's historic vineyards, reshaping the perception of Zinfandel, and enhancing vineyard soil health with advanced techniques. The conversation concludes with a celebration of the community spirit among Sonoma winemakers and the evolving landscape of winemaking that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at https://www.insidewinemaking.com/ Resources from this Episode Bedrock Wine Co.: https://bedrockwineco.com/ Bedrock Wine Conversations Podcast: https://bedrockwineco.com/the-study/podcast/ This episode is sponsored by the Vineyard Underground Podcast hosted by leading viticulturist and vineyard education expert, Fritz Westover: https://www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/ Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Spider and Large chat with Ty Dillon after his weekend in Sonoma. They talk in-season tournament as Dillon heads to Dover still alive in the final 4 of NASCAR's Million Dollar Bracket, going up against John Hunter Nemechek. No Moonhead this week, but Quigs is in studio to recap and preview. Thanks for listening!

Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. On today's show, Amy and Dale discuss what date is the appropriate date to have a “sleepover”, they recap their recent trip to Sonoma, and Dale found a snake in the garage…or did he? Plus, a fun #AskAmy segment where Amy answers if she's ever peed in the pool on vacation, how early is too early to call someone in the morning, and which NASCAR driver would you let babysit your kids. We also have our drink of the week presented by High Rock Vodka, and much more!

Corey and Skip grade SVG's burnout in Sonoma, talk about the uniqueness of Dover, and make their predictions for this weekend's matchups for the In-Season Challenge. Who will advance to the finals in Indy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corey and Skip break down the weekend in Sonoma where road course superstars Connor Zillisch and Shane van Gisbergen collected wins. Listen to the guys analyze all the action in wine country including the final restart, the pit road scuffle and this week's pit road boats and woes. Plus special guest Connor Zilisch drops by the Noncents Garage to talk with Corey and Skip!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael McDowell joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. The crew recaps a dominating day at Sonoma for Shane Van Gisbergen, Freddie and Bubba's great points day, and the scuffle between pit crews. The DBC crew debates if Shane Van Gisbergen is the greatest Road Course racer of all time, how far he will go in the Playoffs, and Ram's proposed reality show to find driver talent. Plus another great reaction theatre, #ASKDBC, and more! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!

Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back from Sonoma, where Shane van Gisbergen delivered another dominant performance.  1:40 SVG's win was more dominant than his Chicago win, and why he's so much better than everyone else13:00 Denny has a surprise for Jared14:15 23XI and Front Row file an injunction and restraining order against NASCAR21:30 Lack of rear grip caused lots of problems25:25 Brad Keselowski's pit crew not happy with Ty Gibbs32:00 Did NASCAR screw up not throwing a red flag?38:00 Ty Dillon pulls off another upset in the Bracket Challenge43:00 Denny will be broadcasting the Xfinity race at Dover48:00 Denny is getting really good at fishing, and Travis lost his chair Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Actions Detrimental merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, the best road course racer in NASCAR joins the show to chat with Spider and Large about his weekend sweep of Xfinity and Cup racing on the streets of Chicago. Quigs and Moonhead also join per usual to recap the weekend firsthand since every member of the show was at the race. We end the show previewing the upcoming weekend of racing in Sonoma. Thanks for listening!

DBC is back from the streets of Chicago with Cup Series driver Erik Jones to recap all of the action from the Windy City. From angry drivers to outrageous Reaction Theatre calls, this show has it all.In Spot On/Spot Off, they discuss SVG's move past Zilisch in the Xfinity race, drivers feuding with each other, Bowman & Bubba squashing their beef, and NASCAR's caution call following Cody Ware's hard impact in the closing laps.Plus, the fans have messages for Erik, Freddie, and Tommy in Reaction Theatre that you won't want to miss. The group also predicts Daniel Suarez's future in #AskDBC, and shares what to expect from Sonoma this weekend.Timestamps20:56 - Spot On/Off52:17 Reaction Theatre1:04:23 #AskDBC1:16:12 Shitshow Hall Of FameFeeling Lucky? Check out DBC's new merch here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/products/getting-lucky-tonightCatch all the grassroots racing action live with FloRacing. Learn more or sign up at flosports.link/dbc1Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!