A U.S. District Court in California has dismissed a suit by a citizens' group alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency violated the Endangered Species Act ("ESA") by failing to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the effects of 382 registered pesticides on endangered and threatened species.

Project to generate sales and marketing approach for California fine wines.

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The embattled president of the California Public Utilities Commission recently ignored the call to answer tough questions by state senators in Sacramento and instead decided to attend a conference at an exclusive Napa resort and a reception at an upscale winery in St. Helena, both of which were captured on hidden camera.

Featuring cuisine that varies from locally sourced farm-to-table freshness to trendy food truck cupcakes, Wine Festival will offer something for every palate that complements the bold, balanced and vibrant wines from 63 Paso Robles Wine Country wineries.

At some point in the early 1980s, photojournalist Eric Luse peered through his camera lens and caught a glimpse of his second career.

Couple moved to Anderson Valley in 2000 to pursue a passion for wine.

Sent away again by the planning commission, the Bounsall Family Winery project is still a no-go and still presents traffic and safety concerns, but officials said the scaled-back project is headed in the right direction.

At Westover Winery in Castro Valley's Palomares Canyon, we are counting new growth buds, fixing our trellis wires that will train the grape vines and controlling pests the natural way. I have a long family history of farming in Northern California, and my great-great aunt was the first woman winemaker of a commercial California winery, circa 1881.

Design plans were approved for the former Wine Garage on Foothill Boulevard that will turn an "eyesore" into a wine tasting room reminiscent of a 1935-era gas station.

The Napa Valley Wine Train has launched a new winery tour to Castello di Amorosa just in time to celebrate the castle's sixth anniversary.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. To celebrate, the winery has planned a series of special events, including winemaker dinners and Insignia retrospective tasting events around the country and abroad, each showcasing the winery's legendary 40 years of winemaking excellence.

Fire season was off to an early start on the North Coast this year following a dry winter and windy spring that left the region's hills and forests vulnerable to wildfires.

The Cohn's continue to grow recognition of their unique take on blends, Zinfandels and Rhone varietals.

"They say that anyone going into the wine business is a fool. We do it for fun, friendship, and believe in Rodeo."

Not quite rivalling Napa's annual wine auction yet, the first Healdsburg Wine Auction has high hopes for its October launch.

Mayacamas, the historic Napa vineyard and winery, has been purchased by former Screaming Eagle owner Charles Banks.

Wildfires burned through hundreds of acres of Wine Country on Wednesday, pushed by gusty winds and a heat wave that is likely to last until the weekend, authorities said.

The Vintners will invest $3 million to close the academic achievement gap by helping to implement high-quality preschool services in local school districts.

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will revisit several key agricultural policy issues on Tuesday, May 7 in Sacramento. The agenda includes an in-depth discussion on agricultural water transfers, specifically focusing on how the permitting process can allow for the timely movement of water.