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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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Saps Vitamin B From Your Brain
Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco are claiming to have discovered a novel autoimmune disorder that keeps precious vitamin B12 from reaching our brains. The condition seems to explain some people’s previously unexplained neurological symptoms such as tremors and difficulty speaking. There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the disorder, including how commonly it actually sickens people.
City of Ukiah Parks Gap Analysis
The City of Ukiah is conducting a Parks Gap Analysis. The need for this analysis was identified in the City’s 2040 General Plan. The General Plan states the City “shall prepare a parks gap analysis identifying areas of the city underserved by parks and recreation facilities access.” Additionally, the “analysis shall, at a minimum, establish equitable access standards, including the minimum distance between parks and every residence, and potential funding mechanisms.”
Dub Hub: Steph Curry says he’d have a ‘hard time’ playing for a bottom feeder Warriors team
Steph Curry says he would have a ‘hard time’ playing for a bottom feeding team, during an interview with Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. NBA.com ranks the Warriors signing De’Anthony Melton as one of the five best under-the-radar moves this offseason. NBA announces $77 billion media rights...
Around Berkeley: Vine street block party, music at Strawberry Creek Park, literary trivia
🍷 Sip wines from Vintage Berkeley and shop while listening to live music by Robert Gastelum, The Back Simples Band, Sass Dance Squad and Marina Crouse at the Vine Street Block Party. All ages are welcome. Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Vine Street, between Walnut Street and Shattuck Avenue.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Bay Point - Concord fire prompts 'leave immediately' evacuation order
CONCORD, Calif. - An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point. The fire, north of State Highway 4 off of Evora Road at Nichols Road, was first reported before 3 p.m. The Point Fire has grown...
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