- The Graton Indians and three other local tribes have sued the federal government in an attempt to reverse the approval of the Koi Nation tribe’s proposed Shiloh Resort & Casino in Windsor — and local elected officials in Sonoma County and Windsor are considering doing the same. (Sources: Press Democrat & Press Democrat & Press Democrat & Casino.org & Nextdoor)
- The famous spillway in Napa County’s Lake Berryessa reservoir, known as the “Glory Hole” by locals and fans, is reportedly still in effect after the crazy-wet winter we’ve had. It only forms when the lake is full enough — so without a total deluge of unexpected rain, it’ll likely fade within the next few weeks. Peep it while it’s hot! (Sources: Lake Berryessa News via Facebook)
- Russian River Brewing Company, whose wildly anticipated annual Pliny the Younger release is coming up next week, just debuted another delicious-looking beer for a cause. This one is a West Coast Pilsner called “We Love LA” — and half the price of your pint goes to Los Angeles fire victims. You can order it online or try it at both the brewery’s locations in Santa Rosa and Windsor (plus other pubs that serve their beers, like the Elephant in the Room in Healdsburg). Brewery owners write on Facebook: “The style West Coast Pils has roots in Los Angeles with our friend Bob Kunz from Highland Park Brewing. It seemed fitting to brew a fund raiser beer for LA with a beer style that started in LA.” (Source: Russian River Brewing Company via Facebook)
Note from Simone: These briefs originally appeared in the weekly email newsletter I write for the Bohemian, called Wine Country Today. Subscribe here!
