30% increase in yields during times of extreme weather, and match to conventional yields for cash crops during normal weather patterns. 1 billion tons of croplands worldwide have the potential to ...

The winners of the 2024 North Coast Wine Challenge were announced Wednesday. Around 30 judges sipped more than 1,000 wines from makers in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino and parts of Solano ...

As the Point Fire threatens the heart of Sonoma County’s famed Dry Creek Valley wine region, Quivira Vineyards winemaker Hugh Chappelle is focusing on what he can control. “We want to make sure our ...

The Bird, a fast-casual restaurant billing itself as San Francisco’s favorite fried chicken, has partnered with Super Duper Burger’s at Napa’s Bel Aire Plaza to offer its popular chicken sandwich as ...

Bygg Foods, the latest venture from Petaluma health food entrepreneur Smári Ásmundsson, aims to offer products that mix an environmentally-conscious approach with the latest developments in food ...

Walt Wines, known for its Pacific coast pinot noir and Chardonnay portfolio, has expanded its chef-led food and wine pairing experiences at its Sonoma, Napa and Healdsburg tasting rooms. Each location ...

When: Open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. How much: Batting cage prices start at $5 for 15 pitches and $30 for 30 minutes. The ...

Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport will soon fly to four additional destinations when Avelo Airlines doubles its route offerings in May. Here are all the airlines and markets the airport services ...

The Jimtown Store along Highway 128 in Healdsburg will live on again under the ownership of local dim sum caterer Michelle Wood, who became the general store’s new owner on Leap Day in February. Over ...

Little free libraries can be found all over, offering local neighborhoods a kiosk where people can exchange books, jigsaw puzzles, nonperishable foods and even art pieces or seeds for the garden. You ...

Holee Vintage owner takes new job at Barlow, Tripl3 J’s takes over downtown store The store’s former owner took a job as an event coordinator with The Barlow in Sebastopol, but wanted to find a way to ...

Napa architect Chris D. Craiker, AIA, NCARB (707-224-5060, chris@craiker.com) is a commentary contributor to North Bay Business Journal. Read other Craiker’s Corner columns. Approximately one year ago ...