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Lake County featured by Visit California

By Elyse Kelly | Feb 18, 2021

Lake County recently made it as one of Visit California’s featured destination counties, which highlighted the area’s scenery and relaxed wine scene.

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Over $2.2 million in Cannabis Equity Grants available

By Elyse Kelly | Feb 10, 2021

Mendocino County is now taking applications for $2.2 million in Cannabis Equity grants in an attempt to help those who have suffered the most fallout from the War on Drugs.

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Thompson seeks to rename post office after local 'Pasta King'

By Elyse Kelly | Feb 10, 2021

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-05) recently introduced a bill to rename a local post office in honor of Sonoma’s “Pasta King.”

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Napa River Flood Project receives $48 million for completion

By Elyse Kelly | Feb 10, 2021

The Napa River Flood Project can now be completed thanks to the recent receipt of $48.3 million in funding from the Army Corps of Engineering Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan.

California wildfires burn homes, ignite heroism

By Elyse Kelly | Oct 10, 2020

Recent reports from Cal Fire confirmed the Glass Fire has burned 67,420 acres and consumed 600 homes in Napa and Sonoma counties.

Glass Fire causes record destruction on Napa, and Sonoma County vintners

By Elyse Kelly | Oct 9, 2020

So far, California wildfires have burned record acreage equaling the area of Connecticut, including historic properties and vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Counties.