Business
California Law Could Fine Vineyard Owners for Neglecting Grape Crops
California’s AB 732 empowers counties to fine vineyard owners who let grape crops fall into neglect — a major shift...
Bay Area Casino Plan in Vallejo Could Reshape Northern California Gaming Market
A Bay Area tribal casino proposal in Vallejo moves forward with a preview facility while federal reviews proceed. Legal opposition...
California Minimum Wage Rises to $16.90 in 2026
California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.90/hour on Jan. 1, 2026, part of annual inflation adjustments that affect workers and...
El Dorado Hills AI Chip Maker Blaize Raises $30M in Stock Deal as $120M Asian Agreement Boosts Growth Prospects
El Dorado Hills AI tech firm Blaize secures $30M in stock financing and drives forward after finalizing a major $120M...
El Dorado Hills Loses Brewery: Mraz Brewing Co. Closes Dec. 31
Mraz Brewing Co. will serve its last pints on Dec. 31, closing a cherished chapter in El Dorado Hills’ craft...
Face in a Book announces March 2026 closure in El Dorado Hills
A cornerstone of El Dorado Hills’ literary life is preparing to close. Face in a Book will shut its doors...
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling: What It Means for El Dorado County Growers and Dispensaries
From Placerville to the Divide, El Dorado County’s cannabis industry is bracing for a federal shift that promises massive tax...
Former Marshall Medical CFO Alleges Age Discrimination, Wrongful Termination in Ongoing Marshall Medical Center Lawsuit
Former Marshall Medical CFO alleges age bias and wrongful termination in lawsuit unfolding in El Dorado County Superior Court.
