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Thursday, November 9, 2017

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Volume 63 | Number 11

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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS

VETERANS DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY A strong tradition of recognizing all who have served

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THE WINE COUNTRY IS BEAUTIFUL AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS! By Monica L. Dashwood Though the raging fires caused devastation in the Northern California region, what you many not realize is that the wine country is still open for business with so much to offer visitors from around the globe: Iconic wineries, top-chef restaurants, fivestar hotels, and breathtaking scenic drives. The wine country remains a one-of-a-kind destination the likes of no other region in the world. Contrary to what the media portrayed, approximately nine out of 1200+ wineries were severely damaged or destroyed by the fires in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Today, harvest remains in full swing and the community at large is in good spirits, welcoming wine lovers near and far to embrace the wine, food and hospitality the region is famous for even today. Currently, the majority of the businesses in Napa Valley, Sonoma and

Mendocino counties have reopened their doors and look forward to doing what they do best. Simply put, now is the best time to discover and tour the wine country. With winter around the corner, it’s also the perfect time to enjoy the quiet of the season, the cave tours, wine and food experiences, and wine tastings while sitting by a warm and cozy fireplace found in many of the wineries. Wine Country is Open for Business, and Communities ask Tourists to Return It’s time to visit #CaliforniaWineCountryNOW As the threat from wildfires subsides, California’s Wine Country communities now face the daunting task of healing. Tourism is the Wine Country’s lifeblood. Many residents and businesses, even those not directly impacted by the fires, lost weeks of work as

ENTERTAINMENT Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.

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fires forced evacuations and road closures. Visiting now will help these communities recover. “We are incredibly grateful for the work of first responders who fought to save these communities, and we are relieved that firefighters have gained the upper hand,” said Visit California President & CEO Caroline Beteta. “Now we need to do our part to help the recovery.” “We can all help: Now is the time to visit Wine Country,” Beteta said. “If you’re already planning a trip, don’t cancel — Wine Country residents need your business now more than ever.” Consider a trip this fall, when the weather is beautiful, vines show autumn colors and there’s plenty to see, taste and experience. “We’re open for business,” said Clay Gregory, president & CEO of Visit Napa Valley. “Now is the perfect time to experience the #NapaValleySpirit for yourself.”

“We need people to visit,” said Tim Zahner, interim CEO of Sonoma County Tourism. “We are open and ready to welcome guests. We are #SonomaStrong.” The region has more than 1,200 wineries, and fewer than 10 were heavily damaged. Most tasting rooms have reopened. And vintners expect the 2017 vintage to be excellent — 90 percent of this year’s grapes were harvested before the fires struck. In addition to buying California wine and visiting Wine Country, there are many ways to help Wine Country communities recover. For the latest travel information and fundraising information, visit: www.visitcalifornia.com www.visitnapavalley.com www.sonomacounty.com “We are doing everything we can to tell the world it’s time to visit #CaliforniaWineCountryNOW,” Beteta said.

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