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Group of people outdoors raise glasses of sparkling wine in a toast, smiling and clinking glasses at a vineyard event in Hopland, California, with rolling hills in the background.

Sip, slurp and sparkle Saturday at Hopland’s wine and oyster celebration

by Sarah Stierch January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The annual Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration at Campovida winery will feature local sparkling wines – including non-alcoholic options – paired with fresh oysters and seasonal bites.

Grilled steak with crosshatch grill marks sits on a white plate alongside golden French fries, a small green salad, and a dish of creamy sauce on a wooden table.

Food & Drink

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

by Jonel Aleccia January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Federal health officials say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein while cutting back on highly processed foods and added sugar.

Stacks of packaged corn tortillas in red and yellow bags are displayed on a table inside a grocery store aisle, with refrigerated cases on the left and fresh produce visible on the right, as shoppers move through the store in the background.

Health

A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s why

by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.

Exterior of the Caspar Inn, a large white two-story building with a gray shingled roof, wraparound porch, and wooden accessibility ramp, set against a clear blue sky.

Business & Labor

Good Bones Kitchen in Caspar closes after nearly three years

by Sarah Stierch December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

The restaurant and music venue, which opened in 2023 at the former Caspar Inn, announced its closure as owner Miles McCreary reflected on the challenges of restaurant ownership and thanked the community for its support.