MADERA, CA — Quady Winery is celebrating its 50th vintage this year, showcasing its long-standing impact on the California wine industry. Founded by winemaker Andrew (Andy) Quady in the mid-1970s, the family-owned winery has grown from a small operation into a producer of 250,000 cases of wine annually. Today, its wines reach 48 states and 17 countries around the world. ...
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Valley Air District to Pay Residents to Upgrade Their Homes
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District offers Valley residents the opportunity to save up to $5,000 on a new home heating and cooling system when decommissioning their fireplace and installing an electric heat pump system. The District’s Fireplace & Woodstove Change-Out program provides incentives for residents to reduce emissions from their wood burning stove or ...
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AHWAHNEE — Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District (BLUSD) hosted a “Plug into the Sun” celebration Thursday at Wasuma Elementary School. The event was held to unveil a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system that will provide 75 percent of the school district’s overall electricity needs. The PV system will reduce the district’s carbon footprint and save a significant amount ...
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