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Foppiano Winery Sold to Graton’s Martin Ray
Martin Ray is the resurrection of a venerable name from wine history, and the same thing could happen to Foppiano. Only Foppiano never really went away. The big warehouse by the side of Old Redwood Highway, Foppiano Vineyards, is almost invisibly familiar to locals, though a random stream of tourists is happy to find out about its petite sirah, chardonnay and pinot noir.
Crabs remain in a tight race for PEL championship series
The Humboldt Crabs will try to salvage something from their summer series with the Healdsburg Prune Packers when the two clubs close out a three-game Pacific Empire League series at the Arcata ball Park on Thursday night. The high-flying Prune Packers stretched their winning streak to 10 straight with victories...
Calistoga kicks enforcement of wine tasting room’s sidewalk seating to state
Maria Concetto Winery won’t have to pay $1,800 in fines for pouring wine at its outdoor tables in front of its Calistoga tasting room. But the issue prompting the fines has not been fully resolved. The winery, known for its robotic server, was fined for promoting and serving wine...
Windsor ballot measure would trash competitive bidding for garbage contract
In November, voters in Windsor will be asked to get rid of a local law passed by Windsor voters in 1996. That gave ordinary residents more say in local garbage service. Measure is Q on the ballot in Windsor only. It would officially eliminate competitive bidding from the town's waste hauler selection process,
Evacuations Ordered for Hill Fire Near Eureka, Calif.
(TNS) - After a lightning storm Monday, the Hill Fire's scorching tongue encompassed 3,437 acres in Six Rivers National Forest roughly eight miles away from Willow Creek by Wednesday, prompting an evacuation order and warnings for nearby communities. Firefighters have not contained any part of the fire, which is moving...
Massive Global CrowdStrike Outage Causes Chaos at Bay Area Airports, Businesses
A global tech outage that started overnight is causing widespread problems with Bay Area airports, businesses and services Friday. The outage, which is affecting some computers running Microsoft software, has been linked to a system update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike, according to a post on X from the company’s CEO. In the Bay Area, San Francisco International Airport and the city of Oakland are among the entities affected, causing service delays and travel hiccups.
2 arrested in California for shooting, killing man in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - North Las Vegas police accuse two men for the shooting and killing a man back in October 2023. Police said the deadly shooting happened on Saturday, Oct. 27 around 1:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of East Craig Road. When officers arrived, they found two men in their 20s suffering from gunshot wounds.
ComicCon Livermore Returning to Livermore Valley Arts This July
Livermore, CA – Following a well-received first time at Livermore Valley Arts last summer, LVA is once again partnering with O’Hana ComicCon to bring ComicCon Livermore to The Bankhead on Saturday, July 20. A place where fandoms collide and imagination knows no bounds, this year’s event will include...
Napa Valley tourism board CEO accused by employees of creating toxic workplace, mismanaging funds
A recent four-page letter from employees of Visit Napa Valley, the nonprofit organization tasked with promoting Napa County tourism, shows relations within the agency are awry. Current and former employees, who remained anonymous, alleged the private nonprofit’s CEO Linsey Gallagher fostered a toxic workplace and mismanaged funds. The letter comes after an internal investigation of a prior ...
Bay Area "superager" takes part in study that may hold keys to living a long life
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.While life expectancy in the U.S. is just over 77 years, many live long beyond that. A so-called "SuperAger" from Albany in her 90s is hoping to shed light on the keys to living a long life.At age 97, Charlotte Goode is still walking, taking care of her own apartment and holds a lively conversation."I have really had a great life. I have no regrets. I have done many things," Goode said.She's spent decades as a court-appointed advocate for children...
County Animal Services Seeks Adopters, Fosters To Alleviate Overcrowded Shelter
CCAS partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to provide free adoptions of all animals during the month of July as shelter reaches capacity. Martinez, CA – In partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation, all animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free to adopt during the month of July in an effort to clear kennel space with the county shelter reaching capacity. CCAS is also seeking qualified foster homes – specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds – to help alleviate the current shelter population.
SF mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai wants more investment in community policing
Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote. And what happens in the San Francisco Mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.So this week, we're talking with each of the top five mayoral candidates on ABC7 News at 3 p.m.MORE: San Francisco mayoral candidates spar in 1st debateOn Thursday, San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai joined us and explained why his approach to crime is investing more in community policing."We're down officers right now, but we are not down the willpower," Safai said. "So what I proposed is - mandatory foot and bike patrols, proactive community policing, we need to spread that around San Francisco."Watch the full interview in the media player above. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Developer claims ‘builder’s remedy’ victory for 501-unit project
In an ongoing legal dispute about the use and interpretation of a state housing law, the developer of a 501-unit project proposed on Las Animas Avenue now says the City of Gilroy must allow the residential complex to proceed. The developer of the project, TenSouth, cited a July 2 letter...
Santa Rosa firefighters make quick work of blaze at beauty salon
SANTA ROSA -- A fire caused an estimated $200,000 worth of damage to a Santa Rosa commercial building on Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.According to the Santa Rosa Fire Department, crews were alerted around 8:10 a.m. Wednesday to a possible structure fire at a beauty salon at 2769 Fourth St. Upon arrival, they found a large two-story commercial building with no obvious disturbance.Upon further inspection, firefighters noticed smoke-stained glass windows and the smell of something burning. Fire officials said crews forced entry into the building and found heavy smoke inside. According to the fire department, the fire was burning...
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