Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Old oak trees sit among grapevines as seen from an outdoor tasting area at Bockisch Vineyards in Lodi. (Jessica Christian/S.F.

Most California wine regions have staked their reputations on a specific grape variety or two. Napa Valley, of course, claims Cabernet Sauvignon. The Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir. Dry Creek Valley ...

On a coastline dominated by marquee names, one stretch of California manages to feel instantly familiar without ever feeling crowded. Tucked into San Luis Obispo County, the small town of Cambria has ...

In a vast and sprawling state like California, regional identity holds a particular significance. People here don’t merely associate themselves with the state; they are deeply connected to their ...