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Deputy Jon Thompson of the Napa County Sheriff's Office and grower Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard and Winery in Rutherford say they know the value of prevention in deterring solar panel thieves.

As the major wine producing state, California is blessed with several wine regions that differ in styles and winemakers that strive to make wine that depict the quality of the region.

Mike McGraw, general manager of Fontana Water Co., hears the occasional wisecrack from customers who suggest the company's shiny new $18 million complex on Arrow Boulevard was built one water rate increase at a time.

This attractive brunette supporting player and occasional lead of the 1930s and 40s first gained prominence as the heroine in Mascot/Republic Westerns before finding lasting fame as Polly Benedict in the Andy Hardy.... This attractive brunette supporting player and occasional lead of the 1930s and 40s first gained prominence as the heroine in ...

When: Opens Wednesday and continues through May 9, 2010. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday Cost: $6 general, $4 seniors, $3 students.

Predictably, the university knuckled to the wishes of beef big industry and Pollan will not be giving his speech solo on Thursday, Oct.

Wine & Spirits magazine hit the newsstands this week with their list of "35 Best Wineries" in the nation and California earned 22 slots.

The San Francisco-based Wine Institute said Tuesday its board has approved adding 17 new wineries to its membership roster, bringing total membership to 1,037 wineries.

The Napa County Sheriff's Office arrested three men Wednesday on suspicion of attempting to burglarize the Honig Vineyard for the purpose of stealing solar panels.

Napa Valley County authorities are holding three suspects that may be responsible for a string of solar panel thefts in custody.

Why do people commonly refer to Champagne and sparkling wines as bubbly? Well, to start with, many people like that first taste where you get the feeling that something is exploding in the mouth - the effervescent effect.

The City Council on Wednesday night introduced an ordinance amendment requiring massage establishments to be certified through a newly formed statewide regulatory agency.

We're competing for the best Napa Winery . Tell your friends to vote for HALL Winery .

Wine country is experiencing an unusual crime spree. The target of the thieves isn't an expensive Merlot or Pinot, but something very un-wine like: solar panels.

S0 you think it's a breeze being police chief of San Francisco? Welcome to the job, George Gascon .

Vine-covered hills and crews busy with the 2009 harvest aren't the only things you're likely to see in Napa or Sonoma this autumn.

Ventura's Austin Rodarte has 13 top-10 finishes in the IMCA Modified division at Ventura Raceway.

In the beginning, or at least in 1981, there was but a single official appellation for Napa Valley wines.

Ventura Raceway will be dark on Saturday. Reseda's Kevin Kierce, the Ventura Racing Association Sprint Car reigning champion and points leader, will be back in action on Aug.

One of the largest and most comprehensive tastings of California wine in the world, the annual Family Winemakers of California Tasting in San Francisco, has emerged as the premier opportunity for consumers to experience the world of California wine under one roof. The 19th annual Family Winemakers of California Tasting will be held Sunday, August 23, 2009, at Fort Mason in San Francisco. This popular event features 360 family-owned wineries from California’s top wine regions and showcases some of California’s finest wines, many of them from small, boutique wineries.