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DEPARTMENTS 8 Letters 58 Great Tastes Alexandra Russell Experience the Napa Valley Wine Train 60 Dine Wise Jason Walsh Sushi Ran in Sausalito 64 What’s Happening Upcoming North Bay events 67 On The Move 69 Celebrating Best Of the North Bay 2024

From the Editor’s Desk Jason Walsh The entrepreneurial endeavors of North Bay women

19 Napa Insider Christina Julian

Out with the old and in with the new for Napa County, but at what cost?

29 Only In Marin Bill Meagherr

The Candy Store in Tiburon is meeting a sour end due to rent increases.

39 Tech Talk Michael E. Duffy

What is ‘guilt tipping’ and why can’t Americans escape it?

The best in the biz gathered to celebrate their accomplishments…here’s a sneak peak

49 Econ 101 Robert Eyler Economic sanctions, part two 57 Vine Wise Adam Lee

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BottleRock Napa Valley and the inaugural La Onda Festival 74 Beyond the Boardroom Rosie Padilla Kathy Witkowicki, Sonoma Speaker Series

A shift in grape growing puts cabernet back on top

63 In the Kitchen John Ash

Treat yourself and try this ‘sun’-sational rhubarb crisp this summer

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