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Stories written by Tom Bronzini

Cal Poly is the ‘new kid on the block’ in wine education

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Vasquez: Navy’s pivot to Pacific benefits Ventura County

Winemakers have lively talk about fuzzy awareness of Central Coast

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Whether the diverse Central Coast can carve out a more impactful national identity remains to be seen.

Ventura County could seek drones without FAA

There’s something wild brewing at Buellton’s ‘beer sanctuary’

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Crunch time: Recession couldn’t stop ascent of freeze-dried snacks maker

Jim Lacey, a health-foods industry veteran, started Crunchies Food Co. in Westlake Village in 2006, struggling for years and even
teetering on the edge of bankruptcy before the business had its breakthrough. Sales are on track to quadruple this year. (Alex Drysdale photo)

Tri-county companies ride health-foods boom

Scenic train ride revs up business at SLO County tasting rooms

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We often hear that it’s not about the destination; it’s the journey that counts.

Little-known brands get upscale home in Westlake Village

From left: General Manager Larry Moisan, Assistant Winemaker Alex Moisan and Winemaker Norm Stafford. (Tom Bronzini photo)

A posh new custom crush winery and tasting room in Westlake Village is likely to raise the profile of some small-scale but committed producers in Ventura County and the Malibu Coast wine region.

Tri-county shopping centers lead California’s retail rebound

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