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DeRose Winery Is Steeped in South Valley History

12/28/2023
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The location we now call DeRose Vineyards is the oldest continuously producing vineyard in California. Originally founded in 1851 by Theophile Vache, the winery started selling his wines in 1854.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Sierra Nevada Releases Its First Non-Alcoholic Beers

12/22/2023
The Chico-based brewer has taken a more traditional approach to creating its non-alcoholic beer.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

The 7 Best Non-Restaurants of 2023 (and More Bests)

12/21/2023
Bring on the cute Nepalese dumplings and deli sandwiches the size of a suitcase. Give me all the caviar in Carmel and hotdogs at the dump.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Transportation Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Kern County Is Poised to Become Warehousing’s Next Frontier

12/19/2023
Farmland is being rezoned for industrial use, and massive warehouses are being built on spec near communities like Buttonwillow and Shafter, so goods coming through the Southern California ports can be shipped quickly throughout the western United States.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

17 Best Openings of 2023

12/19/2023
As another year zips by, Edible Monterey Bay has your back, offering a tasty way to mark its passing. Sample the Best New Openings of the Year, from Salinas to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

From YubaNet...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability

California Awards $116.8 Million to Conserve Agricultural Lands

12/19/2023
The California Strategic Growth Council approved over $116 million in Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program grants to permanently protect 50,500 acres of croplands and rangelands, as well as lands utilized by Indigenous tribes for the cultivation of traditional resources.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Water Animals Agriculture, Food & Gardening State of California

Ranchers, Tribes Clash Over Water, Salmon Ahead of Sweeping New Irrigation Regulations

12/17/2023
Salmon populations in the Scott and Shasta rivers have crashed, so state officials are about to restrict irrigation again. And the controversial rules may even become permanent.

From SanBenitocom...

Land Use & Development Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability

Family Secures 140-Year Legacy by Conserving Silacci Ranch

12/12/2023
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The 9,400-acre Silacci Ranch, which stretches from the Salinas Valley floor to the peaks of the Gabilan Range, will be protected forever from suburban sprawl following an agreement between the property owner and a California land trust.

From SFGate...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Michelin Guide Adds Seven California Restaurants

12/12/2023
Three restaurants in San Francisco, three in Los Angeles and one in San Diego have been added to the Michelin Guide. Two of the SF eateries also made Esquire’s list for best new American restaurants in 2023.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Korean Restaurant Debuts at Carmel Plaza

12/12/2023
Jeju Kitchen has debuted quietly on the lower level of Carmel Plaza, where Carmel Burger Bar used to be.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

New Fish Market Debuts in Moss Landing

12/11/2023
Sea Harvest, the family-owned fishing outfit with boats on the water and a constellation of market-restaurants on shore, has a new market that just opened in Moss Landing.

From Sacramento Bee...

Environment Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

State Releases EIR for Delta Tunnel

12/08/2023
The California Department of Water Resources released an environmental impact report for a tunnel that the state would like to build through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The report identifies potential impacts to farmland, tribal remains and endangered species of fish.

From Sacramento Bee...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Housing Government

Thousands of Migrant Farmworker Apartments Sit Vacant for Months

12/07/2023
Even though California is facing a crippling housing shortage, one potential source remains untapped. The state allows thousands of apartments used for part of the year by farmworkers to otherwise sit vacant for three to six months.

From SanBenitocom...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability

Organic Growers See New Role in Age of Climate Change

12/04/2023
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Food systems account for 20% to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The reinvention of farming could impact the future as much as the electric car.

From Inside Climate News...

Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

Monterey Farmers Try Novel Approach to Replenish Groundwater

11/29/2023
Water managers in Pajaro Valley are paying farmers for water they get back into the ground. The move comes as California has grappled with water shortages in recent years.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Families & Children Agriculture, Food & Gardening Community Service & Support

Big Breakthrough for Food Access in Monterey County

11/28/2023
The Double Up Food Bucks program—with its proven ability to connect food-insecure families and individuals to more fresh produce—officially debuted in Monterey County.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Café Mare Changes Hands

11/28/2023
Chef Jean Pierre Iuliano—who helmed Café Mare in Santa Cruz for nearly 22 years—served his last meal Nov. 26. But don’t despair. Café Mare will reopen Dec. 1 under new ownership by Marco Paoletti and Andrea Loporcaro, who both worked there in the early days.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

New Tacos Al Fuego Impresses

11/27/2023
Watsonville has a winner in new Tacos Al Fuego, and it’s not surprising that the family-owned addition to the Hangar food complex proves excellent.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Lady & Larder Brings Twins’ Love of Cheese Back Home

11/21/2023
This whole Lady & Larder thing is a lot to digest. That becomes clear within 30 seconds of talking with the twin sisters behind it, Sarah and Boo Simms, who have returned to the Carmel Valley to relaunch the business.

From SFGate...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening

One of Largest Cannabis Distribution Companies in State Goes Up in Smoke

11/20/2023
HERBL, one of California’s biggest cannabis companies, collapsed earlier this year. The company, which sold $700 million of cannabis last year, reportedly shorted the state $17 million in taxes.

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