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Torrential downpours came with the weekend arrival of an atmospheric river storm system to the Bay Area, shattering rainfall records in drought-stricken California. NBA legend Dwyane Wade joins top wine research board at UC Davis. Cameron Diaz’s Avaline launches California Pinot Noir. Santa Barbara County Toys for Tots holiday campaign kicks off. West Hollywood wants to raise minimum wage to $17.64. LA Legend Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles opens new flagship restaurant & non-profit.

Not 2 Buck Chuck! - The #1 wine to buy this all at Trader Joe's, according to Employees. Tahoe breweries collaborate to make special fundraiser IPA. Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade to return in-person in November. Swift, uneventful Sonoma County winegrape harvest is a welcome change. After 61 years, Longhorn Charcoal Pit restaurant closes in Sunnyvale.

Ridge and Cakebread Cellars have joined the International Wineries for Climate Action initiative. Fans of Franzia boxed wine can show their devotion in a truly big way: dressing up like the product for Halloween. Rapper Cardi B to launch vodka-infused whipped cream. Howl-O-Ween & WildLights return at Living Desert Zoo, Palm Desert. Direct flights to Sacramento now available at Palm Springs International Airport. California has new laws that will allow wineries more flexibility in marketing, philanthropy.

St. Supéry Estate Napa Valley Celebrates 'Everyday Heroes' with photo display. LA's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ New Restaurant Fanny’s. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe plans $7.5M terrain expansion with new express lift. Campbell company makes wine barrel dreams come true. Oakland's vibe is alive: Triumphant return for First Fridays. Y&T rocker takes winemaking curtain call.

California isn't doing a great job saving water, the Mendocino Coast is having water trucked in. Paso Robles is named one of the best small towns to retire to. 100 year old Giusti's burns down in the Delta. Drake invests in LA chain Dave's Hot Chicken. Wine Spectator donates $10 Million to Napa Valley College

Get news about the 2021 California wine grape harvest. So far it is good for most and even great for some. Most winemakers love the quality of the grapes but agree that the quantity will fall a little short. Also hear about the possibility of another dry winter for California as the long range forecasts are starting to come together.