The Political Tug-of-War The title of this post reflects the actions the Surgeon General is promoting. It's part of a long-term, well-thought-out, and well-funded campaign against consuming alcohol - any amount of alcohol. The campaign runs circles around anyone wanting to point out the other positive health science behind moderate consumption. But this report shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.  In a  September 2019 blog post titled "Get Ready For Cancer Warnings on Wine Labels," I discussed the developing impact of the Cumulative Negative Health Message spread by neo-prohibitionists. Even then, there was a growing push to add enhanced cancer warning labels. By now, you've undoubtedly heard the latest iteration of this skirmish, but if not, let me get you up to speed. On January 3rd, when many were resetting their circadian clocks back to work time after an extended holiday break, the outgoing Surgeon General released an advisory about alcohol consumpti

Key Appointments at Historic Adelsheim Vineyard in Oregon 

One of Willamette Valley’s Founding Wineries Deepens Dedication to Sustainability and Quality  Newberg, Oregon, April 29, 2024 – Adelsheim Vineyard, one of Oregon’s founding wineries, proudly announces the appointment of […]

January 1, 2024, is not only bringing in a whole new year but also new minimum wages! New increased minimum wage requirements will take effect on January 1, 2024, for the state of California, as well as multiple California cities and counties. The increased wages apply only to hours worked on or after January 1, 2024. As of January 1, 2024, new statewide minimum wages for California are as follows: California State Minimum Wage for Hourly Employees: $16.00/hour (regardless of size) California State Minimum Wage for Exempt Employees: $66,560/year, or $1,280/ week As of January 1, 2024, minimum wages will also be increasing in the following cities/counties in California: Belmont, CA: $17.35/hour Burlingame, CA: $17.03/hour Cupertino, CA: $17.75/hour Daly City, CA: $16.62/hour East Palo Alto, CA: $17.10/hour El Cerrito, CA: $17.92/hour Foster City, CA: $17.00/hour Half Moon Bay, CA: $17.01/hour Hayward, CA: $16.00/hour for small businesses (25 or fewer employees); $16.90/hour for larg

Effective January 1, 2023, the following minimum hourly wages will be in effect for the State of California: Employers of all sizes: $15.50/hour Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum salary for Exempt employees in California will increase to $64,480.00 per year, or $1,240.00 per week. Included below are City minimum wage increases: Belmont: $16.75/hour Burlingame: $16.47/hour Cupertino: $17.20/hour Daly City: $16.07/hour East Palo Alto: $16.50/hour El Cerrito: $17.35/hour Foster City: $16.50/hour Half Moon Bay: $16.45/hour Hayward: $16.34/hour for employers with 26 or more employees; $15.50/hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees Los Altos: $17.20/hour Menlo Park: $16.20/hour Mountain View: $18.15/hour Novato: $16.22/hour for employers with 100 or more employees, including people employed outside the city; $16.07/hour for employers with 26 to 99 employees; $15.53/hour for employers with 25 or fewer e