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DEPARTMENTS 8 LETTERS 52 DINE WISE Jason Walsh Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina 56 GREAT TASTES Alexandra Russell Pride Mountain Vineyards in St. Helena 58 WHAT’S HAPPENING Upcoming North Bay events 61 BIZ SCENE North Coast Wine Industry Expo 63 ON THE MOVE New hires and promotions in the North Bay 64 BEYOND THE BOARDROOM Rosie Padilla Ramona Faith, CEO Healthy Petaluma
PUBLISHER’S FORUM Lawrence Amaturo It’s time to serve under-served young readers
27 TECH TALK Michael Duffy A prescription for losing weight 36 ONLY IN MARIN Bill Meagher 37 ECON 101 Robert Eyler A look at the national debt 45 NAPA INSIDER Christina Julian The down low on Up Valley 54 VINE WISE Adam Lee How to position your winery for a sale 55 IN THE KITCHEN John Ash
Hospice merger and City of Novato’s sell off
Grilled cheese sandwiches, the ultimate comfort food
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