The California solar panel law for all new residential homes took effect January 1, 2020, and I think it’s likely the panels will continue to be required for the foreseeable future, although recent challenges from [ … ]
We’ve all heard of 5G technology, set to replace 4G technology because of its blinding speed for internet access, but how does it work? If you live in parts of Los Angeles or Sacramento, you [ … ]
We’ve all been concerned to see animals silhouetted against smoke and flames, fleeing wildfire in my native Australia. The devastating scenes have drawn attention to the impact of climate change on a global scale. We’ve [ … ]
In the face of California’s growing wildfire danger, any property owner should be considering ways to protect their home from fire. Insurance companies have already responded to the increased risk of fire by dropping coverage [ … ]
Last April, Sonoma County’s supervisors banned commercial hemp cultivation, disappointing some agricultural producers in the county who hoped to establish a new, commercially viable crop. The story in Sonoma County changed in November, however, when [ … ]
Napa Valley’s vineyards could be a little safer from disease thanks to fantastic news from UC Davis’ grapevine researchers. Vine-killing Pierce’s disease (PD), which forced removal of many vines from Napa Valley’s vineyards in 2015, [ … ]
Napa is magical year-round but it assumes a special warm and welcoming glow at the holidays. From December through January, you can enjoy an unforgettable holiday season in our valley of lights, music, magnificent food, [ … ]
Perhaps you’re considering the purchase of a Napa Valley property because you’ve visited and come to love our gracious communities and unparalleled environment. You would not be alone in admiring the landscape and amenities of [ … ]
I was fascinated to read the story of the Young Family in Alexander Valley, who have been planning for the next generation to assume leadership of their winery. Young Valley Winery has been family-owned since [ … ]
The same long growing seasons and cool nights that make Napa County such a great place for growing grapes make it an ideal climate for growing cannabis. Since the legalization of commercial cannabis cultivation in [ … ]
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