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California farmers and ranchers who divert water and violate orders or reporting requirements from the California State Water Resources Control Board may feel sticker shock when new increased penalties take effect Jan. 1. The state water board’s powers to issue fines for water rights violations were first established in the 1980s and have remained mostly unchanged.

In a surprise announcement, California’s second-largest insurance provider, Farmers Insurance, says it is going to add more policies for property owners. Starting Saturday, Farmers told NBC Bay Area it will increase the number of new home insurance policies it accepts each month in California from 7,000 to 9,500.

The past 12 months have put the real estate market in a blender, with market headwinds and regulatory changes twisting the landscape for agents and consumers alike. However, with 2025 around the corner, there’s renewed hope for a market rebound as inflation inches closer to 2 percent and the Federal Reserve projects several more rounds of federal funds rate cuts into 2025

Panelists discuss threats to vineyard health during ROOTSTOCK 2024, hosted by Napa Valley Grapegrowers in November. The Napa Valley Grapegrowers recently hosted ROOTSTOCK 2024 to discuss two viral threats to vineyard health.

Treasury Wine Estates has acquired majority ownership of Ningxia Stone & Moon Winery to build its presence in China. The transaction, valued at CNY130m (US$17.9m) sees the Penfolds brand owner take a 75% stake in the business, which is based in the central Ningxia province.

December 06, 2024 – ST. HELENA, CA — Gina and Jean-Charles Boisset announce their acquisition of the legendary Flora Springs, the celebrated winery founded by the Komes Garvey families in 1978 in St. Helena.