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.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Fire crews were battling vegetation fires across the region Sunday as a red flag warning remains in effect through Monday evening.
Fire crews were battling vegetation fires across the region Sunday as a red flag warning remains in effect through Monday evening.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
A new needle exchange pilot program at the Sacramento Public Library is drawing backlash from some neighbors who say they are concerned about the safety of families and children.
Sacramento city leaders are continuing negotiations over how to close a $66 million budget deficit, with councilmembers signaling support for preserving several community programs even as difficult cuts loom ahead.
Sacramento police are investigating a stabbing that they say left a woman in critical condition Tuesday evening in South Natomas.
A semi-truck caught on fire and was impacting traffic on Interstate 5 in South Sacramento late Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A new sponsorship patch will adorn the jerseys of Sacramento Kings players next season.
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
Forecasters issued warnings to Northern California residents about widespread gusty winds and high fire danger as well as beach hazards during the weekend.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, J.T. Ginn pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A West Park High School sophomore is celebrating the end of the school year and a second chance at life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during band class last month.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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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.
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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.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, 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.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
Jury selection in the trial of Carlos Dominguez started last week, with the trial set to start this week.
Fire crews were battling vegetation fires across the region Sunday as a red flag warning remained in effect through Monday evening.
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