California drought puts water thievery on rise:
As California's drought has grown more extreme this year, so have efforts to obtain water some now veering toward the criminal...
How bad is the California drought?:
Across California, from the manicured lawns of Beverly Hills to sun-baked farmers' fields, they are praying for rain this winter. But "El Nino," the weather phenomenon...
Symposium, Exhibition, & Concept Bar at Breakthrough Napa Valley Conference November 13, 2014:
Rootstock presents a full day of high-level, provocative seminars and industry experts, wine trials...
Even normal rain won’t end California drought, expert says:
California will likely remain in a drought this winter even if most areas receive normal rainfall, according to an expert from the federal...
Wineries See Challenges and Opportunities in Expanding Market for Beer, Cider, and Distilled Spirits: A recent article in the business section of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat has depicted the California...
Honore Comfort, Sonoma County Vintners group chief to step down:
The top official with Sonoma County Vintners, the major advocacy and promotional trade group for the countys wineries, announced Wednesday...
Did Napa Quake Unearth Groundwater?:
According to one news report, the 6.0 earthquake reportedly allowed groundwater to surface in dry creek beds and streams. Its not the first time seismic events have...
Former Napa Wine Executive Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion Scheme:
Martin Christopher Edwards of the Wine Tasting Network was sentenced Tuesday to 33 months in prison for his involvement in an embezzlement...
Treasury Wine's Michael Clarke flags U.S. acquisitions despite $100m loss:
Treasury Wine Estates boss Michael Clarke won't allow calamitous acquisitions made by former management or circling private...
Research finds hormone-disrupting chemicals in 59% of wines:
New research has found that 59% of tested French wines contain at least one form of phthalate, most likely as a result of plastics used in...
