John Giannini of Van Ruiten Family Winery How did you get started? After four years of reading about, buying, and tasting wines, I decided to go to California to learn about the process. That was in 1994. I completed the Enology program at California State […]
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San Joaquin County Schools Focus on Technology-Based Learning for the Future Imagine visiting a space where possibility is the theme. Where math, science, and other STEM topics come to life before students’ eyes, urging them to solve real-life problems with hands-on learning. In San Joaquin […]
H₂0 Hackathon Encourages Coding Skills and Environmental Awareness A competition that combines coding and environmental awareness—truly fitting for a state that is both home to a booming tech industry in Silicon Valley and in a constant state of drought. Even more fitting that this competition, […]
Fall in Love on the Coast February is for lovers—and so is Mendocino. The Northern California coastal town offers a quiet luxury perfect for the month of love. Whisk your sweetheart away for a weekend full of adventure, or skip the adventure and instead spend […]
Emergency Food Bank Offers Help, Health, and Hope “People are hungry all year round,” says Gillian Murphy, interim CEO of the Emergency Food Bank. It’s a simple enough statement, but once you let it sink in, it packs a punch. Because while the Emergency Food […]
A Round Up of San Joaquin’s Sweetest Treats Throw out your box of chocolates and the chalky Sweethearts—this year, it’s time to step up your Valentine’s Day-game and indulge in San Joaquin’s richest, most social media-worthy desserts! From unique chocolate inclusions, to fruit-infused pastries, to […]
5 Romantic Dinner Spots in San Joaquin County Grab your sweetie and hit the town! We’ve rounded up some of San Joaquin County’s most romantic dining locations with ambiance, food, and libations that set the scene for falling in love again and again. Midgley’s Public […]
Become Your Best Self in 2019 For many of us, January 1st signals not only the start of a new year, but a chance to start fresh. From diving into a new fitness regime, to undertaking a beauty regimen, or finally making good on that […]
A Foodie Philanthropist Guide Did you volunteer to host the Super Bowl party this year, but have no idea where to start? No need to sweat it. We’ve got the play by play game plan on how to throw the ultimate Super Bowl Party in […]
Spend the night—or not—in these five local hotspots hailed for hops and brews. What better way to recover from the holidays than a little beer tasting in California? Discover new-to-you craft breweries in cities from Oakland to Auburn. Every location offers its own lineup of […]
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