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Half-century-old Napa winery sold on auction block to its creditor

Signorello Estate — the 49-year-old winery in Napa that burned to the ground in 2017, was rebuilt and then went into foreclosure — has officially been sold to its creditor in an auction.

Napa, CA · 20h

The Coconut Mama

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Major grocery chain to close 60-year-old California bakery plant as 92 jobs are affected

A longtime California bakery facility that has supplied Safeway stores for decades is preparing to shut down, ending over 60 years of operations. The planned closure will affect 92 employees…

Richmond, CA · 1d

Grandview Independent

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Rotten egg smell: 34,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide released over 42 hours

About 33,900 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 1,620 pounds of ammonia were released from a flare stack at Chevron's Richmond refinery over 42 hours, the company says. The release caused the rotten egg smell that spread across Richmond and San Pablo starting the night of October

Richmond, CA · 2d

berkeleyhighjacket.com

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Nabolom Bakery closes after five decades

Fifty years after it first opened in 1976, Nabolom Bakery shut its doors to the public on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Established in the Elmwood district in Berkeley, CA, the business prided itself on its “one of a kind pizza, fresh baked goods, beer, wine, and drip coffee,” and was well known for its high-quality ingredients and staple cinnamon twists. Prior to its closure, the business shortened it’s hours and fought to maintain a steady clientele, but ultimately struggled to maintain operations due to economic stress.

Berkeley, CA · 1d
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piedmontexedra.com

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52 Glen Alpine Road, Piedmont

$8,250,000 | 9 Beds | 9 Baths | 12,253 SqFt | Showing by Appointment | Lisa Chan Carnazzo, The Grubb Company. Constructed in 1930 by renowned architects Williams & Wastell, this extraordinary English Country Tudor is a true architectural masterpiece. Commissioned by the Witter family, the residence stands as a remarkable showcase of timeless craftsmanship, exceptional design, and enduring architectural significance.

Piedmont, CA · 1d

realtor.com

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The ‘Bonanza’ Stars Bought This Massive California Ranch in the 1960s—Now It’s a $9.5 Million Wine Country Retreat

A 755-acre California ranch with a 58-acre income-producing vineyard, a remodeled farmhouse, a historic guesthouse, an original timber barn, and several outbuildings has just hit the market in Geyserville for $9.5 million. Originally founded by Sonoma County Sheriff. Carter Bishop in 1867, the sprawling property later became a successful sheep...

Geyserville, CA · 6d

hoodline.com

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Napa County Eyes Winery Rule Changes as Industry Downturn Deepens

Napa County is weighing changes that could let wineries welcome walk-in visitors and expand production limits for small operations, after the Board of Supervisors discussed potential amendments aimed at easing pressure on an industry battered by a prolonged downturn. The changes are modest compared to what wine-industry groups say they actually need, and they still require approval from the Board of Supervisors before taking effect.

Napa County, CA · 23h

decorhint.com

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This California Farm Market Is A Local Favourite For Affordable Fall Produce

Some of the pumpkins here can grow to around 1,000 pounds. That’s heavier than a grand piano, and they share a patch with more than 40 other varieties. The best part might be the price of admission. Entry to the pumpkin patch is free, and so are the corn maze and the straw pyramid.

Solano County, CA · 1d

bayareatelegraph.com

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Pleasant Hill’s Massive Japanese Marketplace Finally Has an Opening Date

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — After months of waiting, Pleasant Hill shoppers finally have a date to circle on their calendars. Osaka Marketplace, the enormous Japanese grocery store taking over the former Orchard Supply Hardware space in Downtown Pleasant Hill, is set to open on Friday, November 20, according to Diablo magazine.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 3d

richmondconfidential.org

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Voters back Hercules sales tax

The vote in favor of a Measure P sales tax in Hercules has an 8-point lead, with 54% saying yes, preliminary election results show, meaning consumers likely will be paying more on purchases in the city beginning in April. Measure P will add one cent on every dollar of taxable...

Hercules, CA · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

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San Francisco rents hitting new highs

A new report shows San Francisco rents continue to hit new highs, driven in part by the growth of the AI & tech industries. Crystal Chen of rental marketplace Zumper joins The Nine to discuss the trends renters are facing in trying to find a new place to live.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

FoodWorldNews

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Cook’s Seafood Abruptly Closes Its Menlo Park and Pleasanton Locations After 98 Years, Telling Workers by Text Message

Cook's Seafood, a fish market and restaurant that has served Menlo Park since 1928, closed both of its locations on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and employees learned of the closure by text message, TheStreet reported. The closures include the original El Camino Real location in Menlo Park and a second location in Pleasanton that opened in 2025.

Menlo Park, CA · 1d

sfstandard.com

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A historic flatiron building on Market slips into default

A century-old flatiron building that’s a Market Street landmark has defaulted on its mortgage, according to city tax records. The owner of the Phelan Building, built in 1908 at 780 Market St., was issued a notice of default at the end of October for failing to make payments on a $215 million loan.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

sfstandard.com

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‘It doesn’t pencil’: The brutal math of why developers won’t build in SF

Rents are soaring and homes sell for millions over asking. So why can’t developers make the numbers work?. San Francisco needs more housing. Almost everyone agrees on that. But before a single shovel hits the ground, a project has to “pencil out,” and right now, almost nothing does.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Mosswood Duplex Site Could Become 18-Unit Building Near MacArthur BART

A two-story duplex at 425 W MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland could soon be torn down and replaced with a three-story, 18-unit apartment building, according to newly filed permits. The site sits in the Mosswood neighborhood of North Oakland, just one block from Mosswood Community Center and Park. New permits have...

Oakland, CA · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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Massive Asian Supermarket Opens in San Francisco With 50,000 Square Feet of Food

San Francisco shoppers now have a massive new grocery destination to explore, and it brings far more than the usual supermarket staples. T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery chain, officially opened its first San Francisco location on Thursday, November 5, 2026, welcoming customers into a sprawling 50,000-square-foot store filled with fresh produce, live seafood, specialty... The post Massive Asian Supermarket Opens in San Francisco With 50,000 Square Feet of Food appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

San Francisco, CA · 2d

winebusiness.com

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Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation Brings Industry-Leading Education to Vineyard Workers and Celebrates the 2026 Scholar of the Year at CULTIVAR 2026

NAPA, Calif. — November 4, 2026 —The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) will host CULTIVAR 2026 from November 10–12, the only conference of its kind: three days of advanced viticulture, leadership, and safety training, emerging technology, and industry insights designed for Napa County vineyard workers. Taught by...

Napa County, CA · 2d

Oakland North

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Demystifying plug-in solar devices, which are now legal and can save Oaklanders money

Ever since he was a kid, Ansel Troy wanted to know how things work. He wanted to understand his house, his plumbing, his electricity. Around the time talks for legalizing plug-in solar systems in California were being finalized this September, he started experimenting with portable solar panels and documenting the journey on his Instagram and Facebook channel @tinyoakland.

Oakland, CA · 1d