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TTB Establishes Contra Costa AVA, Expands AVAs
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area, along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast viticultural areas in March 2024, with the ruling becoming effective on April 15. The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association said, “This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the wine industry and the entire agricultural community in the region and underscores the unique characteristics of Contra Costa County’s viticultural landscape. Establishing the Contra Costa Viticultural Area and modifying the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas not only celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of the region but also provides winemakers and grape growers with increased recognition and marketing opportunities.” Contra Costa’s AVA acreage is 167,146.
Alameda Gators President Arrested for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $50,000
Sarah Lynn New's alleged theft has sent the Alameda Gators into a spiral that has forced them to raise dues by 20% and fire longtime coach Bret Garvine. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Former Alameda Gators president Sarah Lynn New was arrested earlier this month for allegedly embezzling more...
Experiencing the Lamorinda Idol for the Very First Time Last Year
When I was asked to be one of the emcees for Lamorinda Idol last year I had no idea what I was in for. I knew what the show was about because I had edited a few articles about it over the last three years as editor-in-chief of The Orinda News. But let me just say, attending it IRL (in real life) was an experience of a lifetime.
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
Founder Brian Rogers Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy at ONE
It’s a pivotal moment in the history of the Orinda Network for Education (ONE). This organization, formed under the leadership and vision of Brian Rogers, reinvented the way Orinda schools manage funds, ensuring an excellent education for students on each step of their journey. After four years at the...
Pleasanton Driver Arrested for DUI After Standoff with Police on Muirwood Drive
Early yesterday morning in Pleasanton, an incident led to a DUI arrest after a concerned citizen flagged what appeared to be an unconscious driver. At about 6:50 AM, dispatchers took a call about a driver asleep in a stopped car on Muirwood Drive and W. Las Positas Blvd. Police officers observed the man in the driver's seat and determined that the car showed signs of a previous collision, including a damaged tire.
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.
PLEASANTON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
The City of Pleasanton is seeking residents interested in participating in their community by serving on a variety of commissions and committees that oversee specific areas and make recommendations to the City Council. The City is currently accepting applications until 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2024 for the following commissions...
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