County approves Lodi Winery District, adding 1.5% tasting room fee
With a unanimous vote by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, the final step in creating the new Lodi Winery Business Improvement District has been completed.
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With a unanimous vote by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, the final step in creating the new Lodi Winery Business Improvement District has been completed.
Even if Pickett Fire flames don't reach the orchards, smoke will impact the economic lifeblood of Napa Valley.
Lodi wine has seen a drop in sales over the past three years. It's also become harder to make events profitable, even with the regular funding through membership fees and event profits.
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Off the coast of California, south of Salinas and located at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains, clusters of high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay grapes ripen in the cooling fog, warming sun and perfect soil.
For the first time ever, UC Davis is allowed to bottle up and sell wines made by students in its Department of Viticulture and Enology.
For the second time this year, Bronco Wine Company, more known for its product Charles Shaw or "Two Buck Chuck," is cutting jobs.
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
Not only is it a time for the nearly 40 wines with over 200 varieties, but it's also bringing a major boost to the city's economy.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
An East Bay woman's desire to give back to her community uncorked the next generation of Black-owned wineries and vintners.
Bronco Wine Company, the company that produces Charles Shaw, more commonly known as "Two Buck Chuck," laid off 81 people at its Stanislaus County winery.
Some growers are forced to downsize as declining wine sales lead to an oversupply of grapes.
Nearly 100 acres of a longtime Lodi vineyard that has been around for over a century has been sold.
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years.
It's harvest season for grape growers across Northern California, and local wineries are being recognized at the annual Legends of Wine event in downtown Sacramento.
San Joaquin County saw four of their top five crops decline in revenue.
After a pandemic, a catastrophic fire and severe weather events, local winemakers said they finally see a light at the end of the tunnel for the harvest season.
It's been a rough year for California wine growers as a new report shows the industry was down almost 9% in 2023. Growers in Lodi say it's been a challenge but it's one they're ready to take on.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
California grows more than $5 billion worth of grapes each year. But now up to 50,000 acres of vineyards are being torn out statewide and the Lodi region is one of the hardest hit areas.
Wine industry experts from across the world are in Sacramento this week at the 30th annual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium showcasing new scientific research and technology that can help sustain the industry.
Napa Valley recorded a banner harvest of grapes with some calling it the best they had seen in their lifetime, but for those in Sonoma County, it was a very different story.
Bally Keal Estate combines a winery, brewery and distillery on its 80 acres in Fairfield.
Lodi's longest-standing tradition continues in Lodi. This year marks the festival's 80 anniversary.
For more than a century, the Salvation Army of Stockton has been serving its community.
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office is asking for public input as a convicted sexually violent predator could be released into a Turlock neighborhood.
A local nonprofit that serves some of Sacramento's most vulnerable residents was forced to change how it delivered meals Friday, after thieves targeted a key source of their operations.
A man suspected of fatally shooting his wife at their Vallejo home was tracked to Pennsylvania and arrested, authorities said.
Organizers announced Friday that Sacramento will host the first stop of the X Games' new three-event league this summer, marking the debut of a revamped competition format.
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office is asking for public input as a convicted sexually violent predator could be released into a Turlock neighborhood.
City officials say they were informed by Anheuser-Busch about the impending closure on Thursday.
For more than a century, the Salvation Army of Stockton has been serving its community.
A local nonprofit that serves some of Sacramento's most vulnerable residents was forced to change how it delivered meals Friday, after thieves targeted a key source of their operations.
It's a tale of two climates across the Sacramento region: dense Tule Fog locking the valley under a cold, gray blanket, while the foothills enjoy clear skies and warm sunshine.
The rider of the electric unicycle was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Sacramento police said the suspect was arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection with a pursuit and firearm charges.
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, authorities said Monday.
Medical staff at the California International Marathon used a defibrillator to help a runner regain a pulse after she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest halfway through the race on Sunday.
Sacramento police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning near 8th and K streets.
The share of borrowers who are 30-plus days late on paying back their loans is now at 11%.
As more families in Northern California turn to charities for a helping hand this holiday season, the Salvation Army is facing one of its busiest years yet.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
Organizers announced Friday that Sacramento will host the first stop of the X Games' new three-event league this summer, marking the debut of a revamped competition format.
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Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings for their fourth straight victory.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
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A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
On Wednesday, district attorneys and supporters gathered in Sacramento to talk about progress and the growing urgency for stable funding.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
A steady stretch of nonstop fog over the last couple of weeks isn't just dampening moods, it may be taking a toll on physical health as well.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
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Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
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This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
The Huskies fell to the Aztecs 17-7.
Brody Rudnicki led the Bulldogs to a state championship over Cathedral Catholic.
Fans showed up to Cool Hand Luke's to cheer on Sutter Union High.
For more than a century, the Salvation Army of Stockton has been serving its community.
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office is asking for public input as a convicted sexually violent predator could be released into a Turlock neighborhood.