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A Santa Rosa maker and national data show small Bay Area firms are pausing hiring as investor caution and new benefit work rules collide.
Jun 11, 2026
Bay Area Mom-and-Pops Hit A Wall As Hiring Slows And Work Rules Tighten
Jun 10, 2026
Napa Vines For Rent: Wineries Swap Corks For Campfires To Stay Afloat
May 26, 2026
Napa Sounds Alarm as Costco Grapevines May Harbor Killer Pest
May 22, 2026
Santa Rosa’s Poppy Bank Goes On Statewide Branch Binge
As wine demand softens, Napa and North Bay family wineries are adding RV sites, chef tables and farm stays to steady income. New state rules make small, regulated camping easier.
County inspectors found glassy‑winged sharpshooters on grapevines sold at Costco; officials warn buyers to isolate plants and contact county agricultural offices.
Santa Rosas Poppy Bank opened a Novato branch and says it will reach 50 California locations by yearend 2026 while adding staff and competitive shortterm CDs.
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