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Assembly Bill 1797, authored by Assemblymember Marc Levine (D-San Rafael), strengthens consumer protections and aims to address critical issues facing wildfire survivors.
"This bill is an important step in the right direction, but it's disappointing that some insurers got the original version of the bill amended so that it no longer requires insurers to provide an annual replacement cost estimate," said Jones. "It is critical that homeowners have enough information annually to make informed insurance coverage decisions to give them the peace of mind that insurance is meant to provide. I thank the governor for signing this bill and Assemblymember Levine for championing it in the Legislature to help homeowners avoid being underinsured in the future."
AB 1797 (Levine) is aimed at making sure that homeowners are given an updated replacement cost estimate for their home.
Current regulations require a complete and comprehensive estimate of the cost to replace a home when a replacement estimate is provided by the insurer, but state law does not mandate that insurers produce or regularly update a replacement cost calculation.
AB 1797 would require insurers to either provide a policyholder with a full replacement cost estimate every other year or apply an inflation factor to the dwelling limit at each renewal and clearly offer the consumer the option to obtain a full replacement cost estimate.
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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
"The Viognier is our signature white wine,” said Rosenthal. “It is an exotic expression of the Viognier grape. Jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango lead to lush and opulent flavors of peaches, apricots, and melon,” and the 2017 vintage is now available for purchase to pair with your favorite summertime meals, or enjoy on its own.
Reba Red – a blend of the 100-percent estate-grown wine grape varietals of Syrah and Petite Sirah – has a silky, slightly juicy mouthfeel framed with flavors of black cherry, black pepper, and dry rose petal leading to a firm lingering finish.
The wine excels when paired with barbecued meats, and the new 2016 vintage of Reba Red debuts a new label.
The 40-acre sustainably-farmed vineyard blocks includes Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc as well the red varietals of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Old Vine Zinfandel (planted in 1937), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, and has been in the Rosenthal family since the 1970s.
Dave and Monica Rosenthal launched the R Vineyards wine brand in 2014 utilizing grapes from the family vineyards. R Vineyards produces limited quantities totaling no more than 500 cases per year.
Wines from R Vineyards can be tasted at the Lake County Wine Studio in Upper Lake, or purchased at local markets in Lake County including Bruno’s Shop Smart and Hardester’s Markets or contact Monica directly at
For more information about R Vineyards, follow them on Facebook or visit www.rvineyards.com.
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- Written by: California Department of Food and Agriculture
The event also includes a pre-conference farm tour on Oct. 22.
This conference brings together industry professionals and academic researchers to learn about the latest research and innovative management practices for fertilizing materials.
This year’s conference agenda includes information on nitrogen and irrigation management, as well as micronutrients, drone technology, pest management, cannabis fertilization, grower decision making processes, and more. A poster session will showcase ongoing research projects across California.
A pre-conference farm tour highlighting efficient management practices will be held on Oct. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The tour will depart from Embassy Suites in Seaside, and attendees are scheduled to visit Huntington Farms and Tanimura & Antle.
The tour will focus on the farms’ efforts to implement best management practices for nutrients and irrigation. The farm tour registration is an additional $25.
Early registration for the conference is $190 for both days; currently enrolled students pay $120 for both days.
Late registration begins on Sept. 25, and fees are $220 for both days; students pay $130 for both days.
Continuing education units (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisers, Pest Control Advisers, and Central Valley growers are being applied for the three days.
To view the agenda, register online, and see the approved CEUs, please visit the conference Web site at www.cdfa.ca.gov/IS/ffldrs/frep/FREPConference.html.
For more information about the 2018 conference, please contact program staff at
Over the past 26 years, FREP has funded more than 220 research projects focusing on nutrient and irrigation management in California cropping systems.
For more information please visit the database of completed and ongoing research at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/frep.
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Workshops are open to cannabis cultivators, consultants and anyone with an interest in the topic.
There is no cost to attend.
Each workshop will include presentations by CDFW and SWRCB about the requirements for and process of obtaining proper permits for cannabis grows.
Workshop attendees will have ample time to talk with agency staff about individual projects.
Representatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Cal Fire and county permitting and planning departments will also be available to answer questions.
The workshops will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, Aug. 29
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
River Lodge Conference Center
1800 Riverwalk Drive
Fortuna
Thursday, Aug. 30
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Mateel Community Center
59 Rusk Lane
Redway
Wednesday, Sept. 5
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Ukiah Valley Conference Center
200 S School St.
Ukiah
For more information, please visit CDFW's cannabis program Web page at www.wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/cannabis and the SWRCB cannabis program Web page at www.waterboards.ca.gov/cannabis.