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Sedalia Democrat · Glen Ellen, CA

Nearby: Glen Ellen, CA

Dennis receives prestigious nursing award

Bothwell Regional Health Center recently presented its latest DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Verena Dennis. The DAISY Award is for patients and their families to nominate nurses who give outstanding, compassionate and skillful care. Dennis is a Registered Nurse and works in the hospital’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU); she was nominated by a patient she cared for during a hospital stay of more than two weeks. “My message today is a thank you for this wonderful nurse that goes out of her way to care for the people she is in charge of,” the patient wrote. “Her attitude and willingness to do what is necessary have been such a blessing. Of all the nurses I have been involved with, she is the most outgoing, willing person I have ever met. My thanks to her for sharing her life with those who need her.” Dennis joined Bothwell in early 2020 as a charge nurse on the hospital’s Medical and Surgical unit on 2 Southwest.

The American Canyon Eagle · Napa, CA

Nearby: Napa, CA

JANET DEUKER

Janet Deuker, 88, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and partner, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026 after a brief illness. A longtime Napa resident, Janet worked as a secretary in Napa schools after her children were grown, including many years…

The American Canyon Eagle · Napa, CA

Nearby: Napa, CA

Deuker, Janet

Janet Deuker, 88, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and partner, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026 after a brief illness. A longtime Napa resident, Janet worked as a secretary in Napa schools after her children were grown, including many years…

The Press Democrat · Cotati, CA

Nearby: Cotati, CA

Cotati restaurant ‘honored’ by surprise summer visit from Governor-elect Becerra

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during a campaign event on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly) By Charles Swanson | [email protected] | The Press DemocratPUBLISHED: November 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM PST | UPDATED: November 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM PSTGetting your Trinity Audio player ready...A Cotati restaurant was “honored” to serve Xavier Becerra during his time on the campaign trail for California governor over the summer. Mezzeluna, a Greek restaurant overlooking the town’s plaza, posted a photo to social media Nov. 5 showing Becerra with chef and co-owner Ali Cetin two days after the Democratic gubernatorial candidate was elected to lead the state. View this post on Instagram According to Cetin, Becerra visited the restaurant in July, making a surprise visit for lunch.