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Santa Rosa-based Vintage Wine Estates Files for Bankruptcy, Announces Mass Layoffs Impacting 377 Employees Across the Bay Area
Vintage Wine Estates, a Santa Rosa-based wine conglomerate, declared bankruptcy and braced for sweeping layoffs. The company, once the 15th largest wine producer in the nation, announced on Wednesday its decision to file for bankruptcy coupled with a "mass layoff" of its entire workforce spanning across ten facilities throughout the Bay Area, as reported by SF Chronicle. Vintage Wine Estates' filing indicated the company’s plan to lay off 377 employees from locations in four counties.
San Francisco fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson to retire due to ‘unforeseen medical issues'
San Francisco fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson on Friday announced she will retire at the end of August due to "unforeseen medical issues." Nicholson, who has spent 30 years with the San Francisco Fire Department, was its first openly LGBT chief when Mayor London Breed chose her in 2019 to take over after the retirement of her predecessor, former chief Joanne Hayes-White.
San Francisco officials recommend wearing masks in some indoor spaces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again in some indoor settings. In a post published to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, the department recommended people “consider” wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. “Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others,” the […]
"That injury bug bro, nobody is exempt from it" - Boogie believes the 2019 Warriors would have won it all if not wrecked by injuries
DMC feels that had the Warriors won the championship in 2019, the landscape of the NBA would have been significantly different.
Brock Purdy's latest contract prediction will shock 49ers fans to the core
The amount of money Brock Purdy is soon to make, per one prediction, is going to be an astronomical amount by any standard. Right now, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the best bargain in all of football. Quite literally. Being the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft,...
Oakland man dies from 'reckless overmedication' after escaping from nursing home, complaint alleges
An East Oakland nursing home is facing more allegations of reckless negligence, fraud, and now wrongful death."It was a horror movie," said Kyomi Williams.Her father died while in the care of Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland, a facility located along Fruitvale Avenue.According to a complaint filed in Alameda County Superior Court, the facility is accused of chemically restraining her father for "convenience" without any consultation from his doctor."Every day, I was just fighting with them for adequate care for my father," Williams said.MORE: Lawsuit filed after 98-year-old grandmother allegedly killed by roommate at Bay Area nursing homeLess than a month...
Sense of belonging: Contemporary Bay Area artists showcased at de Young
SAN FRANCISCO — About Place: Bay Area Artists from the Svane Gift presents contemporary works by Bay Area artists from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s collection. The exhibit will be on display at de Young Museum, Aug. 10 through Sept. 28. The Bay Area artists featured...
Meet the Bay Area athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics
As the 2024 Olympic Games get under way in Paris on Friday, San Francisco and Bay Area residents will have plenty of representation. Among the 600 athletes representing the United States this summer are four from The City and dozens more with ties to the broader region. Here’s a look at the San Francisco athletes competing for Team USA: Kristen Faulkner — cycling ...
Draymond Green: ‘I’m happy’ Klay Thompson is gone because ‘he wasn’t happy anymore’
Draymond Green: ‘I’m happy’ Klay Thompson is gone because ‘he wasn’t happy anymore’ It’s not as bad as it sounds. Current Golden State Warriors forward and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green is notorious for his hot–or downright awful–takes. However, when weighing in on the departure of long-time teammate Klay Thompson, Green showed a side of […] The post Draymond Green: ‘I’m happy’ Klay Thompson is gone because ‘he wasn’t happy anymore’ appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
San Jose homicide suspect who fled to El Salvador back in Bay Area after Texas arrest
The suspect in a 2022 fatal shooting in San Jose who fled to El Salvador was returned to the Bay Area after his arrest in Texas in May, police said Friday.The shooting happened on the afternoon of November 18, 2022 on the 600 block of River Oaks Parkway in North San Jose. San Jose police said officers found a man who had been shot and he was treated at the scene before being taken to a hospital where he later died of his injuries.During the investigation, detectives identified 30-year-old Carlos Hernandez Monroy as the suspect. Police said it was also determined that Hernandez Monroy had fled to El Salvador after the shooting.On May 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested Hernandez Monroy in McAllen, Texas. He was brought back to San Jose on Monday and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for murder.Police said the motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting were still under investigation. The victim was not identified.Anyone with information about the homicide was asked to contact Detective Sergeant Barragan #4106, or Detective Van Brande #4542 of the San José Police Department's Homicide Unit via email: 4106@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4542@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.
No tip, no problem: Hair salons are going gratuity-free and cutting out the awkwardness
Emma Maciaszek, a 24-year-old hair stylist, opened Poppy Salon in February in the Inner Richmond. This was the first time Maciaszek — who specializes in color services such as “lived-in” blond, highlights and balayage — had full ownership of her work, and she was ready for a paradigm shift. “On June 1st, I will be updating all services to hourly, gratuity-free pricing,” she announced on Instagram.
Run through SF’s iconic landmarks: 31,000 runners set to take over city this weekend
The 47-year-old event that brings thousands of runners through some of San Francisco’s most prominent landmarks is expected to attract about 31,000 participants this weekend. Course maps for the various races show routes that will take athletes to places like the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman’s Wharf,...
Road closures in effect for San Francisco Marathon this weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The 47th annual San Francisco Marathon returns this weekend, taking runners on a route that circles essentially the entire city. The marathon includes several events that take place on both Saturday and Sunday. The festivities begin with a 5K race at 7 a.m. Saturday and extend through Sunday, which is the […]
Giants HC Brian Daboll Looks Unrecognizable After Losing A Ton Of Weight
Giants head coach Brian Daboll looks nearly unrecognizable these days after shedding a ton of weight this offseason. Earlier this week, Giants general manager Joe Schoen revealed that Daboll began losing weight after getting addicted to doing Pilates. “What he fell in love with probably over the last three or four weeks is Pilates,” Schoen […] The post Giants HC Brian Daboll Looks Unrecognizable After Losing A Ton Of Weight appeared first on BroBible.
Biography of Mark Joseph, American Canyon City Council
Formerly the Finance Director and City Manager for the City of American Canyon, Mark Joseph was elected to the City Council in 2010. His number-one priority is addressing traffic issues, but reducing greenhouse gas emissions comes in close second. Mark is passionate about renewable energy generation, increased energy efficiency in homes and businesses, and speeding up the community’s transition towards electric vehicles.
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