Bacchus Landing: A collective of accomplished dreams
From a love of wine, an entrepreneurship opportunity rose for the Lopez family. Bacchus Landing, founded by Al and Dina Lopez and their children Francisco and Monica, is a collective of different wineries in one location situated at the crossroads of three of Sonoma County’s wine regions.
Former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted by grand jury for use of excessive force
In a statement released on Nov. 6, the district attorney’s office announced that former Sheriff’s Deputy Charlie Blount has been indicted on two felony charges for his role in the death of David Glen Ward, which occurred on Nov. 27, 2019. The charges include involuntary manslaughter and assault under color of authority. Both charges include an allegation of personal infliction of great bodily harm. After self-surrendering on an arrest warrant, Blount will be arraigned on Nov. 12, 2020.  Â
Wine Producer Settles Case, Pays $320,000 to Workers
A Healdsburg winery will pay $328,000 in lost wages to 21 agricultural workers to settle a complaint filed with the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
