September 27, 2026 - Daniel Swain - A hyperactive tropical East Pacific slings hurricanes toward Hawaii and Baja California, with indirect effects (modest moisture & potentially damaging ocean waves) in SoCal It has already been a remarkable, and arguably historic, East Pacific hurricane season. Three hurricanes (Lala, Lowell, Nolo) have now directly impacted the Hawaiian Islands (though none made formal landfall), with #

California’s strange weather has had an impact on the quantity and quality of this year’s wine harvest.

Diesel prices in California are setting new records daily. It’s terrible timing for farmers, who use the most fuel during the late summer and early fall.

McManis Family Vineyards was founded in 1990 and is run by fourth- and fifth-generation farmers.

A sommelier-trained guide to Lodi wine tasting — the underrated California wine region for old-vine Zinfandel, Spanish & Rhône varieties, and seriously fair prices. Where to taste, stay & eat.

View Gerald Dale Boyd's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

YouTube video by Kyla Scanlon

YouTube video by Visit Lodi

When we planted our original nursery block, we planted the vines on their own roots to save ourselves a year in getting more vines propagated. Is this why the block has remained healthy and productive...

A Barossa Valley photographer wins international competition for capturing one or world's oldest vines at 183-year-old Langmeil Winery.

The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 07/5/2026 topic: I'...

Motivated to keep prices low, the general manager of a food co-op in Pittsburgh tells us how the store is navigating the steep costs.

July 10, 2026 - Daniel Swain - June was mostly warmer than average in California, but without exceptional heat and with robust coastal marine layer; large and destructive wildfires explode across Southern Rockies amid strong winds and extreme drought June was a relatively warm month across much of the western U.S. compared to long-term averages, though record warmth was limited to the #