Life in California
Backcountry Ski Trips are Gaining New Popularity in the Eastern Sierra
Written by Eric Brown   
Saturday, 21 June 2008 02:29
March 9, 2006

JUNE LAKE, Calif. -- Few mountain ranges are as famous for being impassible in winter as is the Sierra Nevada. Yet, backcountry skiers are increasingly defying that reputation.
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Success Is No Accident for Martin Ranch Winery
Written by Eric Brown   
Saturday, 21 June 2008 02:29

December 14, 2006
By Marianne Lucchesi Hamilton

There are events in life that seem purely accidental. But when viewed later with a bit of perspective, one realizes they actually happened for a reason. And then there’s the stuff that has no explanation whatsoever.

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Sampling Wines and Chocolates in Lodi
Written by Eric Brown   
Saturday, 21 June 2008 02:29

January 22, 2007

By Dan Clarke

No wine region in California has made more progress in the last decade than Lodi. Grapegrowers in the region have made a commitment to improved quality and the results are spectacular.

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Carneros Fest Features Wine and Lamb Pairings
Written by Eric Brown   
Saturday, 21 June 2008 02:29

May 17, 2007

By Dan Clarke

CARNEROS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest on June 1 and 2. Hosted by the Carneros Wine Alliance, the Fest will feature a weekend of activities showcasing the Carneros region’s acclaimed wines, exceptional cuisine, unique history and rustic environs.

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Sonoma Sippers Taste Hollywood Nostalgia
Written by Eric Brown   
Saturday, 21 June 2008 02:29

July 19, 2007

By Dan Clarke

Many Americans would remember Fred MacMurray as the patriarch of the Douglas family, a role he played in the 1960s on the television show My Three Sons. Older folks—or those who watch Turner Classic Movies—will know him as a fine movie actor whose career spanned several decades.

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