The importance of beer production in Sacramento history is generally known. But less known is the proliferation of breweries in the foothill region that began in the Gold Rush.

Community members in Southern Humboldt are rejoicing over the successful two-day rescue of three Southern Humboldt residents and their two dogs off a cliff near Shelter Cove.

Marjorie Anne Patmon Sullivan passed January 22, 2012 at the age of ninety. She was a lifelong resident of San Joaquin County.

Zucca Wines will be offering an educational opportunity on wine pairings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb.

Two local wineries are greeting 2012 with especially coveted news: They've made the cut for the third annual WSJwine Annual Dozen .