mercurynews--2020-10-27--At start of Antioch ‘road rage’ murder trial, accused shooter’s lawyer tells jurors it was self-defe

At start of Antioch ‘road rage’ murder trial, accused shooter’s lawyer tells jurors it was self-defense

MARTINEZ — The trial started last week for a man and woman accused of playing different roles the shooting death of a 57-year-old Antioch man who was killed minutes after a traffic confrontation at a Pittsburg intersection .
At the start of trial , deputy district attorney Aron DeFerrari told jurors that the victim , Raul Garcia , was gunned down after a frightening ordeal in September 2019 .
After a vitriolic argument between the victim and both defendants at a traffic stop , 24-year-old Lakia Poles followed Garcia ’ s car as he frantically tried to escape her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25-year-old Tearri Richard , who shot up Garcia ’ s car , DeFerrari said .
But the defense attorneys for Poles and Richard say police overlooked a key piece of evidence that proves their clients weren ’ t at fault : a shell casing found at the scene of the shooting , which didn ’ t match three other casings allegedly fired by Richard .
The attorneys , pledging to jurors that prosecution witnesses would lie about who shot first , told jurors that Richard acted in self-defense and that Poles had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence will be irrefutable … we definitively know two guns were used , ” said Poles ’ attorney , Adam Burke , at the start of trial last week .
He later added that Garcia ’ s brother and friend — prosecution witnesses — couldn ’ t be believed .
“ They ’ re going to get up there and swear an oath , and they are going to lie … their actions will reveal that they can not be believed , ” Burke said , later adding that Poles , “ is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She is innocent.
” DeFerrari told the jurors that both defendants ’ murderous intent was clear .
As Garcia , his brother , and others were leaving a Pittsburg storage unit , they got into a near-collision with Poles ’ car .
What followed was a heated argument where Poles , Garcia and the others got out of their cars and screamed at each other .
Richard , in another vehicle nearby , stopped and joined the argument .
“ ( Poles ) said , ‘ My man ’ s gon na come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' ” DeFerrari said .
Richard , meanwhile , allegedly asked Garcia and the others : “ ‘ Y ’ all are gon na jump out on her ?
I should spray all you ( expletives ) , ' ” DeFerrari said .
After the incident , Garcia got on Highway 4 , heading toward Antioch , and then frantically tried to get away as Poles followed him .
At one point , he got off on the A Street exit , and made several dangerous turns as he navigated back onto the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Poles managed to follow him , DeFerrari said .
Garcia was on South Rio Grand Drive when Richard allegedly pulled up in his own car , yelled a taunt and opened fire .
Garcia ’ s brother told police he ducked at the sound of the voice and was not struck by the gunfire .
“ Together , these two defendants chased Raul Garcia across the freeway in Antioch and onto the surface streets in Antioch , where they hunted them down and killed him , ” DeFerrari told jurors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a senseless road rage murder.
” The trial started off with a prosecution witness who helped Garcia at the storage unit and witnessed the confrontation in Pittsburg .
Under cross examination , he admitted he was drinking earlier in the day but denied being drunk at the time .
“ We were just trying to diffuse this whole thing so we could go home , ” the witness said .
He later admitted , though , that profanity was “ going both ways ” and that both sides of the argument were “ @ @ @

MARTINEZ — The trial started last week for a man and woman accused of playing different roles the shooting death of a 57-year-old Antioch man who was killed minutes after a traffic confrontation at a Pittsburg intersection.
At the start of trial, deputy district attorney Aron DeFerrari told jurors that the victim, Raul Garcia, was gunned down after a frightening ordeal in September 2019. After a vitriolic argument between the victim and both defendants at a traffic stop, 24-year-old Lakia Poles followed Garcia’s car as he frantically tried to escape her. Poles eventually signaled to her husband, 25-year-old Tearri Richard, who shot up Garcia’s car, DeFerrari said.
But the defense attorneys for Poles and Richard say police overlooked a key piece of evidence that proves their clients weren’t at fault: a shell casing found at the scene of the shooting, which didn’t match three other casings allegedly fired by Richard. The attorneys, pledging to jurors that prosecution witnesses would lie about who shot first, told jurors that Richard acted in self-defense and that Poles had no intent to murder Garcia.
“That evidence will be irrefutable … we definitively know two guns were used,” said Poles’ attorney, Adam Burke, at the start of trial last week. He later added that Garcia’s brother and friend — prosecution witnesses — couldn’t be believed.
“They’re going to get up there and swear an oath, and they are going to lie … their actions will reveal that they cannot be believed,” Burke said, later adding that Poles, “is a calm, sensible young woman. She is innocent.”
DeFerrari told the jurors that both defendants’ murderous intent was clear. As Garcia, his brother, and others were leaving a Pittsburg storage unit, they got into a near-collision with Poles’ car. What followed was a heated argument where Poles, Garcia and the others got out of their cars and screamed at each other. Richard, in another vehicle nearby, stopped and joined the argument.
“(Poles) said, ‘My man’s gonna come back here and pop your a–,'” DeFerrari said. Richard, meanwhile, allegedly asked Garcia and the others: “‘Y’all are gonna jump out on her? I should spray all you (expletives),'” DeFerrari said.
After the incident, Garcia got on Highway 4, heading toward Antioch, and then frantically tried to get away as Poles followed him. At one point, he got off on the A Street exit, and made several dangerous turns as he navigated back onto the freeway, hoping to shake the tail, but Poles managed to follow him, DeFerrari said.
Garcia was on South Rio Grand Drive when Richard allegedly pulled up in his own car, yelled a taunt and opened fire. Garcia’s brother told police he ducked at the sound of the voice and was not struck by the gunfire.
“Together, these two defendants chased Raul Garcia across the freeway in Antioch and onto the surface streets in Antioch, where they hunted them down and killed him,” DeFerrari told jurors. He later added, “This is a senseless road rage murder.”
The trial started off with a prosecution witness who helped Garcia at the storage unit and witnessed the confrontation in Pittsburg. Under cross examination, he admitted he was drinking earlier in the day but denied being drunk at the time.
“We were just trying to diffuse this whole thing so we could go home,” the witness said. He later admitted, though, that profanity was “going both ways” and that both sides of the argument were “heated.”


mercurynews--2020-10-27--San Leandro: Police officer charged with embezzling department funds

A 19-year veteran officer of the San Leandro Police Department has been charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of funds , authorities said Tuesday .
In a statement , police said Sgt .
Robert Sanchez had been entrusted to handle department payroll functions , but that other officers found and reported discrepancies around funds and overtime requests in his timesheets .
Sanchez was placed on administrative leave after an internal investigation and preliminary audit found he was using the systems for personal gain , according to the statement .
“ As public servants we have an obligation to hold ourselves to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Unfortunate and disappointing incidents like this will never be tolerated in this department and we will continue to review our internal processes to ensure something like this does not happen again .
“ Although I am highly troubled by these allegations , I am pleased that our oversight systems caught this alleged wrongdoing and that our leadership team took immediate action to investigate it and report it.
” Added Mayor Cutter : “ I was disappointed to hear of these allegations .
However , I was pleased to see immediate action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department as soon as the discrepancies were discovered through an internal audit .
“ The City has since hired a forensic accountant to conduct a thorough review of the internal processes to make certain this does not happen again .
There is no room for dishonesty among our own employees and while the news is disappointing , I am grateful for the honest and diligent officers and staff that reported this activity .
Their actions are representative of the integrity and professionalism we all expect from our public servants.
” While the Alameda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head the criminal prosecution , police said a “ third-party Internal Affairs investigation ” would seek to find how Sanchez was able to steal the money and prevent such tactics in the future .

A 19-year veteran officer of the San Leandro Police Department has been charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, authorities said Tuesday.
In a statement, police said Sgt. Robert Sanchez had been entrusted to handle department payroll functions, but that other officers found and reported discrepancies around funds and overtime requests in his timesheets.
Sanchez was placed on administrative leave after an internal investigation and preliminary audit found he was using the systems for personal gain, according to the statement.
San Leandro police Chief Jeff Tudor and Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter expressed deep disappointment in statements Tuesday.
“As public servants we have an obligation to hold ourselves to a higher standard,” Tudor said. “Unfortunate and disappointing incidents like this will never be tolerated in this department and we will continue to review our internal processes to ensure something like this does not happen again.
“Although I am highly troubled by these allegations, I am pleased that our oversight systems caught this alleged wrongdoing and that our leadership team took immediate action to investigate it and report it.”
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“The City has since hired a forensic accountant to conduct a thorough review of the internal processes to make certain this does not happen again. There is no room for dishonesty among our own employees and while the news is disappointing, I am grateful for the honest and diligent officers and staff that reported this activity. Their actions are representative of the integrity and professionalism we all expect from our public servants.”
While the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will head the criminal prosecution, police said a “third-party Internal Affairs investigation” would seek to find how Sanchez was able to steal the money and prevent such tactics in the future.
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180


mercurynews--2020-10-27--Coronavirus: Why is San Jose State allowed to host a New Mexico team that can’t host Spartans?

A health order in Bernalillo County , New Mexico , will prevent the San Jose State football from traveling to Albuquerque for a game on Saturday , but it won ’ t stop the University of New Mexico from flying to play the Spartans in the Bay Area .
A University of New Mexico spokesperson said Tuesday that the Lobos have received clearance from state health officials to play in San Jose because “ California is considered a ‘ green ’ state and as such , we would not have to 14-day quarantine upon our return.
” The Mountain West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game between the Spartans and Lobos would be moved from the University of New Mexico to San Jose ’ s CEFCU Stadium .
A conference news release cited “ the continued prevalence of the COVID-19 virus in Bernalillo County , ” as the rationale for the relocation of Saturday ’ s game , but that did not explain why the Lobos will be allowed to play this week after their opening game scheduled for Oct. 24 at Colorado State was canceled .
According to an executive order signed by New Mexico governor Michelle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mexico coming from a state with a coronavirus test positivity rate “ greater than or equal to 5 % over a seven-day rolling average ” must quarantine for 14 days .
Data provided by the California Department of Public Health shows the seven-day test positivity rate in the state is 3.2 % .
The Spartans are not allowed to play in New Mexico this weekend because a state health order restricts the Lobos from hosting games in Albuquerque unless the 14-day average daily case count for Bernalillo County is fewer than eight per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under five percent for 14 days prior to the game .
The most recent data provided by the New Mexico Department of Health shows there are 14.10 cases per 100,000 residents in Bernalillo County .
California and Hawaii are the only states with a “ green ” designation west of New York , so much of the Lobos ’ Mountain West schedule remains in flux .
Aside from needing to schedule a trip on short notice to San Jose , the Lobos football team must also adhere to the regulations specified in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created by Santa Clara County public health officials .
According to local guidelines , “ any team visiting Santa Clara County for a competition must test and provide results for all athletes and personnel who will be traveling to the county within 48 hours prior to the competition.
” All coronavirus tests must be PCR tests and results must be provided to a San Jose State official .
• Coronavirus : San Jose State game moved from New Mexico to Bay Area due to health order • Coronavirus : After big win over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s next game could be in jeopardy • San Jose State football : Why Spartans will have a winning season , or won ’ t Santa Clara County health officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment as to whether they were consulted before Saturday ’ s game was moved from New Mexico to San Jose , but San Jose State athletic director Marie Tuite said Monday the county ’ s mandatory directive for collegiate athletics would not require the Spartans to receive approval .
“ We have the mandate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s pretty clear .
Santa Clara County directive is simply what we ’ re following.
” With Saturday ’ s game now set to take place in San Jose , the Spartans are scheduled to play six of their seven remaining games in California .
San Jose State ’ s only out-of-state trip is scheduled for Nov. 28 in Idaho against the Boise State Broncos .

A health order in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, will prevent the San Jose State football from traveling to Albuquerque for a game on Saturday, but it won’t stop the University of New Mexico from flying to play the Spartans in the Bay Area.
A University of New Mexico spokesperson said Tuesday that the Lobos have received clearance from state health officials to play in San Jose because “California is considered a ‘green’ state and as such, we would not have to 14-day quarantine upon our return.”
The Mountain West Conference announced Monday that Saturday’s game between the Spartans and Lobos would be moved from the University of New Mexico to San Jose’s CEFCU Stadium.
A conference news release cited “the continued prevalence of the COVID-19 virus in Bernalillo County,” as the rationale for the relocation of Saturday’s game, but that did not explain why the Lobos will be allowed to play this week after their opening game scheduled for Oct. 24 at Colorado State was canceled.
According to an executive order signed by New Mexico governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, any travelers entering New Mexico coming from a state with a coronavirus test positivity rate “greater than or equal to 5% over a seven-day rolling average” must quarantine for 14 days.
Data provided by the California Department of Public Health shows the seven-day test positivity rate in the state is 3.2%.
The Spartans are not allowed to play in New Mexico this weekend because a state health order restricts the Lobos from hosting games in Albuquerque unless the 14-day average daily case count for Bernalillo County is fewer than eight per 100,000 and the test positivity rate is under five percent for 14 days prior to the game.
The most recent data provided by the New Mexico Department of Health shows there are 14.10 cases per 100,000 residents in Bernalillo County.
California and Hawaii are the only states with a “green” designation west of New York, so much of the Lobos’ Mountain West schedule remains in flux.
Aside from needing to schedule a trip on short notice to San Jose, the Lobos football team must also adhere to the regulations specified in the mandatory directive for collegiate and professional athletics created by Santa Clara County public health officials.
According to local guidelines, “any team visiting Santa Clara County for a competition must test and provide results for all athletes and personnel who will be traveling to the county within 48 hours prior to the competition.” All coronavirus tests must be PCR tests and results must be provided to a San Jose State official.
Santa Clara County health officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment as to whether they were consulted before Saturday’s game was moved from New Mexico to San Jose, but San Jose State athletic director Marie Tuite said Monday the county’s mandatory directive for collegiate athletics would not require the Spartans to receive approval.
“We have the mandate,” Tuite said. “It’s pretty clear. Santa Clara County directive is simply what we’re following.”
With Saturday’s game now set to take place in San Jose, the Spartans are scheduled to play six of their seven remaining games in California. San Jose State’s only out-of-state trip is scheduled for Nov. 28 in Idaho against the Boise State Broncos.


mercurynews--2020-10-27--42 California winery and brewery events this fall, virtual and real life

As Northern California wineries and breweries reopen , some are offering virtual tasting events , while others are doing outdoor wine and food experiences , with social distancing and mask protocols in place .
( Given the ever-changing landscape of openings and closings , best to call before you go . )
Here are some possibilities .
Ancient Peaks Winery ‘ Somm Voyage ’ : This interactive food , wine and travel show airs every Thursday evening this fall via Zoom .
Enjoy Sister , Sister — Malbec and Merlot , Oct. 29 .
Free , with an optional Ancient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each episode .
http : //ancientpeaks.com/events/ Aperture Cellars Virtual Tastings : Join us for a virtual tasting in the comfort of your home .
Please purchase your tasting kit in advance of your virtual tasting .
https : //aperture-cellars.com/virtual-tastings/ Art of Mixology : Five East Bay bartenders from Oakland ’ s Bardo Lounge and Supper Club , Martinez ’ s Bar Cava , Moraga ’ s Canyon Club Brewery and Oakland ’ s Sobre Mesa have turned their favorite craft cocktails into Art of Mixology Cocktail kits in this benefit for the Lamorinda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything except the alcohol , can be shipped or picked up at Orinda Theatre Square through Oct. 30 .
( $ 50- $ 200 ) .
A mixologist of the Year awards show will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 16. https : //lamorindaarts.org/mixology/ Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration : Nov. 19 , All Bay Area Left Bank locations .
The festivities feature Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 , as well as the Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2020 .
In addition , all pickup orders over $ 50 will receive a complimentary bottle of chef Roland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus beaujolais nouveau swag .
At the Larkspur and Menlo Park locations , live music will be featured from 5-8 p.m. https : //www.leftbank.com/ Bouchaine Vineyards , Napa : Order a Bouchaine Winemaker Tasting Kit delivered to your home , then book a virtual wine tasting appointment online .
Each kit provides tasting notes and vintage summaries , so you ’ ll be all set for your private tasting with a host — seated before the panoramic view of Bouchaine Vineyards — who will lead you and your guests through a discussion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Tasting at your Table ” : Purchase four bottles ( $ 55 and up ) of wine and make an appointment for a live virtual tasting tailored around your choices of wine .
https : //www.closduval.com/Visit-Us Cuvaison Estate Wines : Offering a virtual wine tasting experience to taste through the new wines .
Email club @ cuvaison.com to schedule a virtual Cuvaison wine tasting .
www.cuvaison.com/ Duckhorn Vineyards Virtual Events : Thanksgiving Celebration Preparation Nov. 13 and a Host the Holidays Like a Pro on Dec. 11. www.duckhorn.com/Events/Calendar Enriquez Estate Wines Virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 and redeem any time through the end of the year .
Enjoy a private guided virtual tasting experience with winemaker Cecilia Enriquez .
Tasters enjoy two bottles of Enriquez Estate wines and a cheese and charcuterie nosh box .
Starting at $ 125 .
http : //bayareane.ws/Enriquez Far Niente Family of Wineries : Virtual wine tasting through the end of the year .
Guests have the opportunity to ask pressing wine-related questions , while learning more about the wines and winery .
Book a date and select a wine package that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.exploretock.com/farnientewinery/ Flowers Vineyards & Winery ’ s Indefinite Virtual Tasting Experiences : Offering 30-minute daily virtual tastings of pinot noir or estate flights , or you can customize a tasting with your favorite Flowers wines .
www.flowerswinery.com/virtual-tastings/ Hess Collection Virtual Happy Hour : Join chief winemaker Dave Guffy and his colleagues on Facebook Live at 4 p.m. on select Thursdays as they chat about winemaking , wine tasting and vineyards .
www.hesscollection.com Holiday Pairings with Clif Family : 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 24 .
Join the discussion about the best wine and food pairing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will walk you through delicious side dishes and show you how to select the best wines to enhance your menu and other kitchen tips .
Free admission .
Thanksgiving Trio kits available for purchase .
www.cliffamily.com/blog/events/holiday Inman Family Wines : Choose one of four three-packs ( $ 84 and up ) of Sonoma pinot noirs , chardonnay , rosés , and sparklers , then join a scheduled “ Meet the Maker ” happy hour tasting with winemaker Kathleen Inman via Facebook Video Chat , where you can enjoy the wines with fellow wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At-Home Winemaker Tasting : 1-3 p.m. Nov. 8 .
Enjoy seven wines and an interactive wine tasting via Zoom .
Tasting kit includes seven ( 1.7 oz ) bottles of wine , snack and food pairing tips .
$ 40 .
https : //www.integrity.wine/product/Nov-8th .
Plus the outdoor tasting room is open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays .
Reserve table ahead at : 831-322-4200 .
• This Menlo Park company says it can make top-shelf whiskey in just a few days • The latest cannabis beverage to debut in California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ribbon • From mojitos to faux-jitos , cocktail recipes to wet your whistle Lohr Vineyards Virtual Tastings : This San Jose and Paso Robles winery has launched private virtual tastings for J. Lohr aficionados .
Order a four-pack of wine ( $ 130 and up ) , then pop the cork for the one-hour tasting session held Wednesday through Sunday .
Order the wines and make reservations via jlohr.com/virtual-tastings .
J Vineyards & Winery : Virtual tastings noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday .
Choose your favorites for a custom flight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep look at a single wine through the years .
https : //www.jwine.com/bespoke-virtual-tastings JCB Live Happy Hour : Jean-Charles Boisset ’ s online JCB Live Happy Hour sessions air through September at 5 p.m. Monday , Wednesday and Fridays , and at 4 p.m. Saturday with varying themes .
https : //jcbcollection.com/jcb-live-happy-hour .
Justin Virtual Tastings : Founder Justin Baldwin is hosting interactive tastings .
You can either reach into your cellar or allow Baldwin to craft a custom flight .
Find more details on the Paso Robles winery ’ s tastings at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winery ’ s new “ Explore Your Senses ” tasting experience through the end of October .
The tasting explores the tasting notes of four wines and lets you match them to customized sensory jars , is available by appointment daily at the tasting room ( $ 30 ) and virtually from home ( $ 150 , includes four wines and the sensory kit ) .
www.muscarMuscardini Cellarsdinicellars.com Newsome Harlow Wines in the Sierra Foothills : Join the virtual tastings every Wednesday , altering between Happy Hour with winemaker Scott Klannour and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : //www.nhvino.com/ Page Mill Winery : Livermore winemaker Dane Stark is offering Virtual Twilight Tastings on Facebook every Thursday at 6 p.m. Each week , the tasting benefits a different charity , with 10 percent of gross sales from the start of the virtual tasting to close of business on Friday going to that week ’ s organization .
www.pagemillwinery.com/twilight-tastings Parallel Napa Valley : Schedule a guided tasting ( $ 95 ) with the winery ’ s general manager Adrienne Capps , which covers Russian River Valley Chardonnay , Napa Valley Cabernet and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : //www.parallelwines.com/Tastings Passalacqua Winery ’ s Virtual Wine Tasting : Enjoy unique personalized wine tasting flights , delivered in three individually selected 2-ounce glass vials and accompanied by a private , guided one-on-one virtual wine tasting appointment .
https : //passalacquawinery.com/virtual-tastings Priority Wine Pass Virtual Wine Tasting : Order curated wine selections for delivery , then schedule online video-tastings with winemakers from Bridgette/Courtesan , Boeschen Vineyards , Prime Solum and more .
The virtual tasting experiences include a “ Learn How to Wine Taste ” experience with sommelier Victor Orozco .
https : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Schedule your own privately-hosted Rombauer hour with one of the tasting room hosts .
Free .
www.rombauer.com/virtualtasting/ Sonoma Valley goes virtual : Some 14 Sonoma Valley wineries are offering virtual wine tastings and wine experiences .
Take a look at the offerings and pre-order wines at https : //sonomavalleywine.com/sonoma-valley-virtual-tastings/ Wine.com Experiences : Experience wine edu-tainment as you taste wines and talk to top winemakers and wine-loving celebrities , chefs and critics .
Buy the wines ahead of time to get the full tasting experience .
https : //www.wine.com/content/landing/virtual-tastings ?
s Bouchaine Vineyards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 , 1075 Buchli Station Road , Napa .
Guests will learn about the role of raptors in Bouchaine ’ s vineyard management during this falconry demonstration .
Afterward , guests will be seated at separate picnic tables with a bottle of wine and Bouchaine wine glasses to take home , and a place to relax in the sun .
$ 200 .
www.bouchaine.com Bricoleur Vineyard Picnics : Russian River Valley ’ s Bricoleur Vineyard is offering an Essentials Picnic ( $ 45 per person ) for wine-loving guests that includes pre-packed seasonal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crafted by executive chef Shane McAnelly and a glass of 2019 Rosé of Grenache .
7394 Starr Road , Windsor .
https : //bit.ly/2HJKwQ4 Ehrenberg Cellars : Pack a picnic and make reservations to enjoy an afternoon at this Livermore winery , which recently reopened its shaded “ Wine Lot ” space for games and outdoor sipping .
Open from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays , noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at 346 Earhart Way , Livermore ; http : //www.ehrenbergcellars.com Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers 60 wines for tasting and farmstead cheese platters .
Open daily at 421 Main St. , Half Moon Bay .
https : //www.hmbwineandcheese.com/ Harney Lane Winery : Lodi ’ s Harney Lane has reopened for bottle and glass service ( no wine tasting flights ) in the winery gardens by reservation .
9010 E. Harney Lane in Lodi ; https : //www.harneylane.com Keller Estate : Alfresco tastings include a walking tour of the beautiful grounds and a seated , guided tasting of 5 to 6 wines .
Seasonal addition : Olive picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and abundant .
Currently open Fridays and Saturdays at 5875 Lakeville Highway , Petaluma .
https : //www.kellerestate.com/ Livermore Wine Trolley : Sip & Savor Wine Pairing Tour , with alfresco seated food and wine experiences at Concannon , Las Positas and Garre Vineyard and Winery .
Find tour times and details at www.LivermoreWineTrolley.com .
Longevity Wines : This Livermore winery is open for outdoor wine bottle and glass service ( no tasting flights ) with reservations strongly recommended .
Picnics welcome .
2271 S. Vasco Road , Livermore ; https : //www.longevitywines.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This Kenwood winery has reopened for tastings by appointment , including a new seasonal tasting flight under the Winter Wonderland tent .
Book a reservation at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 for the official illumination of the tent and stay for the lighting ceremony and toast at 5 p.m. 9380 Sonoma Highway , Kenwood ; www.muscardinicellars.com .
Oak Farm Vineyards : This Lodi winery recently reopened for wine and bottle service ( no wine tasting flights ) by reservation only .
Open daily at 23627 N. Devries Road ; https : //www.oakfarmvineyards.com/ Ram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air tasting experience ( $ 50 ) includes five wines from the Ram ’ s Gate portfolio , a cheese and charcuterie pairing ( $ 38 ) or a three-course food pairing ( $ 55 ) by reservation only .
28700 Arnold Drive , Sonoma .
https : //ramsgatewinery.com/ Viaggio Estate & Winery : This Acampo winery has reopened for daily wine tastings at 100 E. Taddei Road , Acampo ; www.viaggiowinery.com Tri-Valley Beer Trail : Download a free Tri-Valley Beer Trail passport for deals and discounts from 17 of the best breweries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pleasanton and beyond .
Sign up for the beer trail by Nov. 22 to be included in a drawing to win a Year of Beer .
https : //visittrivalley.com/beer-trail/ Best of California Beer Tasting — Fall Edition : Noon-6 p.m .
The Silverado Resort is hosting a beer fest that showcases a variety of seasonal beers paired with small bites prepared by chef Rodrigo Cuadra .
$ 40 .
Silverado Resort and Spa , 1600 Atlas Peak Road , Napa .
www.eventbrite.com/e/best-of-california-beer-tasting

As Northern California wineries and breweries reopen, some are offering virtual tasting events, while others are doing outdoor wine and food experiences, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. (Given the ever-changing landscape of openings and closings, best to call before you go.) Here are some possibilities.
Virtual Tastings
Aperture Cellars Virtual Tastings: Join us for a virtual tasting in the comfort of your home. Please purchase your tasting kit in advance of your virtual tasting. https://aperture-cellars.com/virtual-tastings/
Benzinger Family Winery Tastings: Join Jill Benzinger for a 45-minute Holiday Virtual Private Tasting of three wines of your choice from Benzinger or Imagery Estate Winery. The wines will be shipped to your home prior to your event. Details: www.benziger.com
Beringer Virtual Wine Tasting Holiday Party: Beringer Winery will handle all the logistics, including sending invitations to your guests, shipping the tasting kits and hosting the tasting. Pick your favorite wines or choose one of their popular kits. Find details at www.beringer.com/en/virtual-tastings.html.
Bouchaine Vineyards, Napa: Order a Bouchaine Winemaker Tasting Kit delivered to your home, then book a virtual wine tasting appointment online. Each kit provides tasting notes and vintage summaries, so you’ll be all set for your private tasting with a host — seated before the panoramic view of Bouchaine Vineyards — who will lead you and your guests through a discussion of the wines. www.bouchaine.com
Cooking with Cakebread Class: Led by executive chef Brian Streeter and his team, the Cooking with Cakebread Virtual Tasting Kit includes bottles of Cakebread Cellars wine to accompany a one-hour virtual cooking class offered via Zoom link. Next up: smoked grilled turkey and cornbread stuffing with andouille sausage, fennel and sweet peppers on Dec. 18-19. Details: www.cakebread.com
Chappellet Toast to the Holidays: Join Cyril Chappellet and Iron Horse Vineyards CEO Joy Sterling at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 for a festive virtual toast, tasting and wine talk celebrating Chappellet and Iron Horse’s winter releases. Place your order by Tuesday to get the wine in time. Details: www.chappellet.com
Clos Du Val “Tasting at your Table”: Purchase four bottles ($55 and up) of wine and make an appointment for a live virtual tasting tailored around your choices of wine. https://www.closduval.com/Visit-Us
Cuvaison Estate Wines: Offering a virtual wine tasting experience to taste through the new wines. Email club@cuvaison.com to schedule a virtual Cuvaison wine tasting. www.cuvaison.com/
Duckhorn Vineyards Virtual Events: Host the Holidays Like a Pro on Dec. 11. www.duckhorn.com/Events/Calendar
Far Niente Family of Wineries: Virtual wine tasting through the end of the year. Guests have the opportunity to ask pressing wine-related questions, while learning more about the wines and winery. Book a date and select a wine package that will be shipped directly to your door. www.exploretock.com/farnientewinery/
Flowers Vineyards & Winery’s Indefinite Virtual Tasting Experiences: Offering 30-minute daily virtual tastings of pinot noir or estate flights, or you can customize a tasting with your favorite Flowers wines. www.flowerswinery.com/virtual-tastings/
Hess Collection Virtual Happy Hour: Join chief winemaker Dave Guffy and his colleagues on Facebook Live at 4 p.m. on select Thursdays as they chat about winemaking, wine tasting and vineyards. www.hesscollection.com
Inman Family Wines: Choose one of four three-packs ($84 and up) of Sonoma pinot noirs, chardonnay, rosés, and sparklers, then join a scheduled “Meet the Maker” happy hour tasting with winemaker Kathleen Inman via Facebook Video Chat, where you can enjoy the wines with fellow wine lovers. https://www.inmanfamilywines.com/Visit-Us/Events
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In wake of ‘party mom’ scandal, Los Gatos tests if parental accountability can prevent teen alcohol use Restaurants, Food and Drink | Ditch the cob and put some Bay Area corn in your glass J. Lohr Vineyards Virtual Tastings: This San Jose and Paso Robles winery has launched private virtual tastings for J. Lohr aficionados. Order a four-pack of wine ($130 and up), then pop the cork for the one-hour tasting session held Wednesday through Sunday. Order the wines and make reservations via jlohr.com/virtual-tastings.
J Vineyards & Winery: Virtual tastings noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Choose your favorites for a custom flight, explore a new collection or take a deep look at a single wine through the years. https://www.jwine.com/bespoke-virtual-tastings
JCB Live Happy Hour: Jean-Charles Boisset’s online JCB Live Happy Hour sessions air through September at 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, and at 4 p.m. Saturday with varying themes. https://jcbcollection.com/jcb-live-happy-hour.
Justin Virtual Tastings: Founder Justin Baldwin is hosting interactive tastings. You can either reach into your cellar or allow Baldwin to craft a custom flight. Find more details on the Paso Robles winery’s tastings at www.justinwine.com/visit-justin-winery/virtual-tastings-home.html.
Longevity Private Virtual Tastings: Join Livermore winemaker Phil Long for a virtual tasting of Longevity Wines — a trio of white wines ($12), a Livermore sampler ($135) or a Home for the Holidays ($145) that includes sparkling and still wine. Available through Dec. 31. Find details at www.longevitywines.com/private-virtual-tastings.html.
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Virtual Party: Host a virtual party, happy hour or wine tasting and let Markham do the work. A private guide will select options like the District Series Appellation Tasting including three wines ($113 plus shipping), or a combination of wines you choose. Book a date and schedule wine delivery for a fun, fact-filled virtual tasting from home. Details: https://markhamvineyards.com/visit/virtual-tastings/
Monochrome Tasting Kit: This Paso Robles winery is hosting complimentary virtual wine tastings during the shutdown, with the option of shipping wines of your choice or a wine tasting sampler kit ($25) ahead of time, so you’re ready for a Zoom sipping session with Monochrome’s winemaker. Details: https://monochromewines.com
Newsome Harlow Wines in the Sierra Foothills: Join the virtual tastings every Wednesday, alternating between Happy Hour with winemaker Scott Klannour and a guest, and virtual tastings. https://www.nhvino.com/
ONX Virtual Tasting Kit: Enjoy a tasting session with this Paso Robles winery by ordering a tasting kit ($30 for five 2-ounce pours) shipped to your home before your virtual sipping time. Details: www.onxwines.com
Page Mill Winery: Livermore winemaker Dane Stark is offering Virtual Twilight Tastings on Facebook every Thursday at 6 p.m. Each week, the tasting benefits a different charity, with 10 percent of gross sales from the start of the virtual tasting to close of business on Friday going to that week’s organization. www.pagemillwinery.com/twilight-tastings
Parallel Napa Valley: Schedule a guided tasting ($95) with the winery’s general manager Adrienne Capps, which covers Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernet and Black Diamond Reserve Napa Cabernet. https://www.parallelwines.com/Tastings
Passalacqua Winery’s Virtual Wine Tasting: Enjoy unique personalized wine tasting flights, delivered in three individually selected 2-ounce glass vials and accompanied by a private, guided one-on-one virtual wine tasting appointment. https://passalacquawinery.com/virtual-tastings
Priority Wine Pass Virtual Wine Tasting: Order curated wine selections for delivery, then schedule online video-tastings with winemakers from Bridgette/Courtesan, Boeschen Vineyards, Prime Solum and more. The virtual tasting experiences include a “Learn How to Wine Taste” experience with sommelier Victor Orozco. https://prioritywinepass.com/virtual-wine-tasting/
Quilt Virtual Tastings: Napa Valley’s Quilt Wines hosts virtual wine tastings at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays that showcase a wine, discuss food pairings and often include a recipe from Avow, the winery’s sister restaurant. Purchase six wines and you can schedule your own private virtual tasting. The winery has also just released a Quilt Puzzle, which showcases the AVAs of Napa Valley and helps raise funds for the Napa Valley Community Foundation, which is working to provide emergency services and financial assistance to Napa families and farmworkers affected by the wildfires and pandemic. Details: https://quiltwines.com
Rombauer Hour, Virtual Wine Tasting: Schedule your own privately-hosted Rombauer hour with one of the tasting room hosts. Free. www.rombauer.com/virtualtasting/
Silver Trident Winery’s Potato Chip Extravaganza: Here’s something a tad unexpected from a Napa Valley winery — five wines paired with five different artisanal potato chips. You can sample the Symphony No. 9 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, for example, with Route 11 Sour Cream & Chives chips, and Benevolent Dictator Russian River Pinot Noir with Zapp’s Cajun Dill “Gator-Tators.” Winery tastings are $40 (reservations required). At-home Potato Chip Experience tasting kits are $325 and include a video hosted by winemaker Kari Auringer and enough wine and chips for four tasters; TastingRoom@SilverTridentWinery.com.
Sonoma Valley goes virtual: Some 14 Sonoma Valley wineries are offering virtual wine tastings and wine experiences. Take a look at the offerings and pre-order wines at https://sonomavalleywine.com/sonoma-valley-virtual-tastings/
Wine.com Experiences: Experience wine edu-tainment as you taste wines and talk to top winemakers and wine-loving celebrities, chefs and critics. Buy the wines ahead of time to get the full tasting experience. https://www.wine.com/content/landing/virtual-tastings?s
In-Person Winery Events
Bricoleur Vineyard Picnics: Russian River Valley’s Bricoleur Vineyard is offering an Essentials Picnic ($45 per person) for wine-loving guests that includes pre-packed seasonal sandwiches, salads, desserts and bites crafted by executive chef Shane McAnelly and a glass of 2019 Rosé of Grenache. 7394 Starr Road, Windsor. https://bit.ly/2HJKwQ4
Ehrenberg Cellars: Pack a picnic and make reservations to enjoy an afternoon at this Livermore winery, which recently reopened its shaded “Wine Lot” space for games and outdoor sipping. Open from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at 346 Earhart Way, Livermore; http://www.ehrenbergcellars.com
Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese Company Wine Bar: This wine bar offers 60 wines for tasting and farmstead cheese platters. Open daily at 421 Main St., Half Moon Bay. https://www.hmbwineandcheese.com/
Harney Lane Winery: Lodi’s Harney Lane has reopened for bottle and glass service (no wine tasting flights) in the winery gardens by reservation. 9010 E. Harney Lane in Lodi; https://www.harneylane.com
Keller Estate: Alfresco tastings include a walking tour of the beautiful grounds and a seated, guided tasting of 5 to 6 wines. Seasonal addition: Olive picking is available when the olives are ripe and abundant. Currently open Fridays and Saturdays at 5875 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma. https://www.kellerestate.com/
Livermore Wine Trolley: Sip & Savor Wine Pairing Tour, with alfresco seated food and wine experiences at Concannon, Las Positas and Garre Vineyard and Winery. Find tour times and details at www.LivermoreWineTrolley.com.
Longevity Wines: This Livermore winery is open for outdoor wine bottle and glass service (no tasting flights) with reservations strongly recommended. Picnics welcome. 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore; https://www.longevitywines.com
Oak Farm Vineyards: This Lodi winery recently reopened for wine and bottle service (no wine tasting flights) by reservation only. Open daily at 23627 N. Devries Road; https://www.oakfarmvineyards.com/
Ram’s Gate Winery: This open air tasting experience ($50) includes five wines from the Ram’s Gate portfolio, a cheese and charcuterie pairing ($38) or a three-course food pairing ($55) by reservation only. 28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. https://ramsgatewinery.com/
St. Helena Holiday Wine Barrel Tour: Through Jan. 2, St. Helena. Stroll through town to spot more than 80 wine barrels decorated for the holidays, enjoy takeout from local restaurants at the Hunt Street Hub, take photos at the snowflake wall or check out the virtual cooking classes from home. Find details at www.sthelena.com/holiday-in-st-helena/.
Viaggio Estate & Winery: This Acampo winery has reopened for daily wine tastings at 100 E. Taddei Road, Acampo; www.viaggiowinery.com
Walk & Wine with Clif Family: This hiking experience begins in the tasting room with an espresso drink and a Clif Bar — and a self-guided map and tips on the best route for your walking journey. Wander through country lanes and vineyards while enjoying the Mayacamas Mountains. Upon your return, taste a flight of small-production wines paired with seasonal food offerings. Afterward, you can order lunch from the Bruschetteria food truck. $50. Reservations required. www.cliffamily.com
Beer and more events
The Bloody Mary Festival, Holiday Edition: 1 p.m. Jan. 1. This annual salute to the classic Bloody Mary has gone virtual. Order a festival kit ($82.50) by Dec. 7, and a box of small-batch Bloody Mary mixes from around the country will be shipped to each ticket holder before the event. Each box contains enough mix for 12 cocktails each, plus garnishes — hello, pepperoni straws and Dill Pickle Rim Salt — and swag. (You supply the booze.) On New Year’s Day, join the virtual festival to hear from the makers behind each Bloody Mary mix, listen to the judging panel and cast your vote for the people’s choice winner — and, of course, toast the new year. www.thebloodymaryfest.com


mercurynews--2020-10-27--Kim Kardashian dragged for ‘disgusting’ birthday vacation amid COVID-19: ‘Kim, there’s people that a

Kim Kardashian dragged for ‘disgusting’ birthday vacation amid COVID-19: ‘Kim, there’s people that are dying’

Much of Kim Kardashian ’ s fame rests on her ability to flaunt her extravagant lifestyle while also coming across as a public figure who is still relatable to regular people and who cares about the challenges of the less fortunate .
Kardashian does this by revealing curated dish about her personal life on social media or on reality TV .
Sometimes she ’ ll garner sympathy by sharing information about family trials , such as when she released a statement about her husband Kanye West ’ s bipolar disorder this summer .
In defending West as a “ brilliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empathy , ” she managed to make some people forget that he had said harmful things about their daughter and has reportedly inserted himself into efforts by the Trump campaign to add chaos to the presidential election .
But on Tuesday , Kardashian displayed none of her usual PR skills in keeping her crass self-promoting in check , when she shared a series of tweets that showed her celebrating her 40th birthday by hosting her famous friends and family members on a private tropical island vacation .
In the tweets , she tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with regular people who have missed out on “ normal ” activities like going on vacations or gathering with family due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions .
But people responding to her tweets overwhelmingly said her messages and photos were horrifically tone-deaf and insensitive to the day-to-day realities of Americans , who have lost jobs , can ’ t go to school and have missed out on celebrating important rites of passage and spending time with family and friends .
“ I couldn ’ t visit my grandpa when he was in the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March .
We canceled our August wedding and our November honeymoon .
I have hugged my mom once in 8 months .
This is beyond privilege , this is disgusting , ” wrote Ida Skibenes in reply to one of Kardashian ’ s tweets .
Another common response pointed to the fact that COVID-19 has killed more than 226,000 Americans : She continued : “ After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine , I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brief moment in time.
” “ We danced , rode bikes , swam near whales , kayaked , watched a movie on the beach and so much more , ” she concluded .
“ I realize that for most people , this is something that is so far out of reach right now , so in moments like these , I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is .
# thisis40.
” People zeroed in how how Kardashian described the “ simple luxury ” of being able to travel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People pointed out that they , unlike Kardashian , don ’ t have the time , money or resources to quarantine , organize health screenings and fly their family and friends to a private island .
But people also were astounded by Kardashian ’ s statement about her “ privileged ” life .
She described herself as humble and acknowledged that such privilege is “ out of reach ” for most people right now .
But this claim of humility and gratitude came in the same tweet in which she waxed on about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beach .
But others were angry at how she could be so insensitive .
Others said she should have just kept any mention about her private island trip and her swimming with whales to herself :

Much of Kim Kardashian’s fame rests on her ability to flaunt her extravagant lifestyle while also coming across as a public figure who is still relatable to regular people and who cares about the challenges of the less fortunate.
Kardashian does this by revealing curated dish about her personal life on social media or on reality TV. Sometimes she’ll garner sympathy by sharing information about family trials, such as when she released a statement about her husband Kanye West’s bipolar disorder this summer. In defending West as a “brilliant but complicated” artist who deserves “empathy,” she managed to make some people forget that he had said harmful things about their daughter and has reportedly inserted himself into efforts by the Trump campaign to add chaos to the presidential election.
But on Tuesday, Kardashian displayed none of her usual PR skills in keeping her crass self-promoting in check, when she shared a series of tweets that showed her celebrating her 40th birthday by hosting her famous friends and family members on a private tropical island vacation.
In the tweets, she tried to somehow come across as in sync with regular people who have missed out on “normal” activities like going on vacations or gathering with family due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions.
But people responding to her tweets overwhelmingly said her messages and photos were horrifically tone-deaf and insensitive to the day-to-day realities of Americans, who have lost jobs, can’t go to school and have missed out on celebrating important rites of passage and spending time with family and friends.
“I couldn’t visit my grandpa when he was in the hospital with heart failure for three weeks in March. We canceled our August wedding and our November honeymoon. I have hugged my mom once in 8 months. This is beyond privilege, this is disgusting,” wrote Ida Skibenes in reply to one of Kardashian’s tweets.
Another common response pointed to the fact that COVID-19 has killed more than 226,000 Americans:
Kardashian began her thread by writing:
Before COVID, I don’t think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment. pic.twitter.com/lhzLIdutlZ — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 27, 2020
She continued: “After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time.”
“We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more,” she concluded. “I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is. #thisis40.”
We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more. I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is. #thisis40 pic.twitter.com/UYOcVBpytW — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 27, 2020
People zeroed in how how Kardashian described the “simple luxury” of being able to travel and get together with family and friends. People pointed out that they, unlike Kardashian, don’t have the time, money or resources to quarantine, organize health screenings and fly their family and friends to a private island.
But people also were astounded by Kardashian’s statement about her “privileged” life. She described herself as humble and acknowledged that such privilege is “out of reach” for most people right now. But this claim of humility and gratitude came in the same tweet in which she waxed on about swimming near whales and hanging out on the beach.
Kardashian’s tweets inspired some humorous memes.
After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time. pic.twitter.com/5RHaQEjlmj — PeriodicDose 🌱 #BLM #AbolishThePolice (@PeriodicDose) October 27, 2020
After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I suprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time. pic.twitter.com/6D9486jH2Q — heythere (@heyhydie1) October 27, 2020
Other people relied on simple snark.
If there was any justice in the world there’d be a bat in the background looking real sneezy https://t.co/D3YlSIgCGf — James Felton (@JimMFelton) October 27, 2020
But others were angry at how she could be so insensitive.
I haven’t been inside a restaurant in seven months, but you got to go to an island. I spent my 40th with my husband and mom socially distanced because she and I are both high-risk. I didn’t get a big party. Your husband is running as a spoiler candidate. Fvck off forever. — 🗽Riah | 6 days left LFG! 🇺🇸🩸🦷🦋 (@riah_declares) October 27, 2020
Hi Poors! I know you're hurting right now and can't figure out how you're going to feed your family, but please enjoy these photos of my family's expensive vacation! I know I'm lucky to be so fabulously wealthy so I'll make mention of it to sound sympathetic (I'm really not tho). — 🌴breathe in, breathe out, move on🌞 (@tropicalsoul) October 27, 2020
Others said she should have just kept any mention about her private island trip and her swimming with whales to herself:
If you understood your privilege then you would’ve kept this private instead of posting it for all the less privileged to see. — Skirt (@SkirTsahara) October 27, 2020


mercurynews--2020-10-28--New York discourages travel to Massachusetts, adds California to advisory

By MARINA VILLENEUVE | The Associated Press ALBANY , N.Y. — New York ’ s governor on Tuesday urged residents to avoid nonessential travel to neighboring Massachusetts , and added California to the state ’ s COVID-19 advisory list .
Residents from states on New York ’ s list must self-quarantine for 14 days .
Only seven states , including New York , have reported an average of fewer than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over the past seven days .
The rest of the nation exceeds that threshold and qualifies for inclusion on New York ’ s travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort this summer with Connecticut and New Jersey .
Massachusetts is the latest of New York ’ s neighbors to exceed the threshold , joining New Jersey , Connecticut and Pennsylvania .
Massachusetts ’ average has reached 15.1 .
But New York is not adding neighboring states to its official advisory list .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo is instead urging New Yorkers to avoid traveling to the states for now , and says it ’ s not practical to enforce quarantine rules given the region ’ s interconnected nature .
New York has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last 7 days , according to the state ’ s online data dashboard .
New York reported nearly 2,000 positive cases Monday , for a total of more than 38,600 positives so far this month .
That ’ s up from about 24,500 new positives in September and 19,700 in August .

By MARINA VILLENEUVE | The Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor on Tuesday urged residents to avoid nonessential travel to neighboring Massachusetts, and added California to the state’s COVID-19 advisory list.
Residents from states on New York’s list must self-quarantine for 14 days.
Only seven states, including New York, have reported an average of fewer than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over the past seven days.
The rest of the nation exceeds that threshold and qualifies for inclusion on New York’s travel advisory, which started as a joint effort this summer with Connecticut and New Jersey.
Massachusetts is the latest of New York’s neighbors to exceed the threshold, joining New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Massachusetts’ average has reached 15.1.
But New York is not adding neighboring states to its official advisory list. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is instead urging New Yorkers to avoid traveling to the states for now, and says it’s not practical to enforce quarantine rules given the region’s interconnected nature.
New York has averaged 8.9 new cases per 100,000 residents over the last 7 days, according to the state’s online data dashboard.
New York reported nearly 2,000 positive cases Monday, for a total of more than 38,600 positives so far this month. That’s up from about 24,500 new positives in September and 19,700 in August.


mercurynews--2020-10-28--Bay Area native chosen to lead new California climate change corps

Marin County native Josh Fryday has been chosen to lead the nation ’ s first statewide civilian corps dedicated to preparing for and reversing climate change impacts in California .
Created by Gov .
Gavin Newsom last month as part of a suite of climate-related initiatives , the new Climate Action Corps plans to deploy more than 250 people throughout the state next year , paying them a stipend and offering scholarships to plant tens of thousands of trees , harden homes against wildfire threats , expand programs to reduce food waste and organize volunteers .
The state is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their own communities and is creating an online platform where agencies , environmental groups and nonprofits can post local volunteer opportunities .
“ I think this is a paradigm shift because no longer will people have to ask , ‘ What can I do ?
’ ” Fryday said .
“ We ’ re living in a time right now where every Californian is living through the effects of climate change and people don ’ t want to feel powerless .
People want to feel they can do something about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re giving every Californian that opportunity.
” Fryday , 39 , has served as the state ’ s chief service officer since September 2019 overseeing the state ’ s AmeriCorps program and volunteer disaster response efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic and record wildfires .
A native of Novato now living in Sacramento , Fryday had previously served one term on the Novato City Council , was the former president of the nonprofit Golden State Opportunity Foundation and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy .
The state plans to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action fellows ” on the ground in January who will be placed in five cities : Fresno , Los Angeles , San Bernardino , San Jose and Stockton .
“ We ’ re largely focusing on low-income and frontline communities that are affected most by climate , ” Fryday said .
Fellows will commit to a period of service of up to a year and in exchange receive a stipend and up to a $ 10,000 scholarship depending on their length of service .
There is no age requirement to participate .
Applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be submitted through Friday at bit.ly/3e1kXpX .
Fellows will work with city and county governments , universities and nonprofit organizations to lead and organize various types of projects .
For example , Los Angeles has a goal of planting tens of thousands of trees to not only address climate issues caused by carbon emissions but also social justice issues such as heat islands in low-income communities in which more urbanized areas experience higher temperatures , Fryday said .
“ An example is our climate fellows will be helping the city meet their tree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by organizing the community and neighborhoods to produce volunteers to help plant and care for the trees , ” Fryday said .
“ The idea is to take the community ’ s goals and provide the volunteer and service infrastructure to meet those goals.
” The first cohort of fellows is set to serve seven months and two weeks and will each receive a $ 14,000 stipend distributed evenly throughout that time , according to California Volunteers communication director Cristina Valdivia Aguilar .
By the third year of the program , Fryday hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state .
In addition to the fellowship program , California Volunteers is building a “ first-in-the-nation ” platform with the nonprofit organization VolunteerMatch to build a statewide hub of volunteer opportunities , Fryday said .
“ People in every community from Humboldt to San Diego can look up and find nonprofits and organizations that they can work with to take climate action now , ” Fryday said .
Kathryn Phillips , director of the Sierra Club California , praised the creation of the new corps and its focus on tangible , achievable projects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .
“ The more people understand the complexity and the various levels where climate emissions occur and how we can work to reduce them the better , ” Phillips said .
“ I think in some ways what this will do is set up ambassadors for climate information .
I can ’ t help but assume by the time these folks have gone through this volunteer program they ’ re going to be pretty knowledgeable and able to share the information they have with their peers , their families and their communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information about the Climate Action Corps can be found at bit.ly/3mnP0uM .

Marin County native Josh Fryday has been chosen to lead the nation’s first statewide civilian corps dedicated to preparing for and reversing climate change impacts in California.
Created by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month as part of a suite of climate-related initiatives, the new Climate Action Corps plans to deploy more than 250 people throughout the state next year, paying them a stipend and offering scholarships to plant tens of thousands of trees, harden homes against wildfire threats, expand programs to reduce food waste and organize volunteers.
The state is also calling on all Californians to take action in their own communities and is creating an online platform where agencies, environmental groups and nonprofits can post local volunteer opportunities.
“I think this is a paradigm shift because no longer will people have to ask, ‘What can I do?’” Fryday said. “We’re living in a time right now where every Californian is living through the effects of climate change and people don’t want to feel powerless. People want to feel they can do something about it. With the Climate Action Corps, we’re giving every Californian that opportunity.”
Fryday, 39, has served as the state’s chief service officer since September 2019 overseeing the state’s AmeriCorps program and volunteer disaster response efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic and record wildfires. A native of Novato now living in Sacramento, Fryday had previously served one term on the Novato City Council, was the former president of the nonprofit Golden State Opportunity Foundation and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.
The state plans to have the first 55 to 60 “climate action fellows” on the ground in January who will be placed in five cities: Fresno, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Jose and Stockton.
“We’re largely focusing on low-income and frontline communities that are affected most by climate,” Fryday said.
Fellows will commit to a period of service of up to a year and in exchange receive a stipend and up to a $10,000 scholarship depending on their length of service. There is no age requirement to participate.
Applications for this first round of fellows can be submitted through Friday at bit.ly/3e1kXpX.
Fellows will work with city and county governments, universities and nonprofit organizations to lead and organize various types of projects. For example, Los Angeles has a goal of planting tens of thousands of trees to not only address climate issues caused by carbon emissions but also social justice issues such as heat islands in low-income communities in which more urbanized areas experience higher temperatures, Fryday said.
“An example is our climate fellows will be helping the city meet their tree goal by organizing tree planting projects, by organizing the community and neighborhoods to produce volunteers to help plant and care for the trees,” Fryday said. “The idea is to take the community’s goals and provide the volunteer and service infrastructure to meet those goals.”
The first cohort of fellows is set to serve seven months and two weeks and will each receive a $14,000 stipend distributed evenly throughout that time, according to California Volunteers communication director Cristina Valdivia Aguilar.
By the third year of the program, Fryday hopes to have 1,000 fellows deployed throughout the state.
In addition to the fellowship program, California Volunteers is building a “first-in-the-nation” platform with the nonprofit organization VolunteerMatch to build a statewide hub of volunteer opportunities, Fryday said.
“People in every community from Humboldt to San Diego can look up and find nonprofits and organizations that they can work with to take climate action now,” Fryday said.
Kathryn Phillips, director of the Sierra Club California, praised the creation of the new corps and its focus on tangible, achievable projects among communities being acutely affected by climate change.
“The more people understand the complexity and the various levels where climate emissions occur and how we can work to reduce them the better,” Phillips said. “I think in some ways what this will do is set up ambassadors for climate information. I can’t help but assume by the time these folks have gone through this volunteer program they’re going to be pretty knowledgeable and able to share the information they have with their peers, their families and their communities when they go back home.”
More information about the Climate Action Corps can be found at bit.ly/3mnP0uM.


mercurynews--2020-10-28--Sponsored: Unprecedented new construction in Lafayette’s Lucas Ranch

An ensemble of local talent has masterfully crafted a new custom home in Lafayette ’ s Lucas Ranch .
One of eight in the enclave of exclusive hilltop estates , this home at 11 Lucas Ranch Court sits on almost 2 acres bordering open space and offering unobstructed hillside views .
The contemporary and fresh design showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and impeccably luxurious finishes .
It celebrates California ’ s quintessential indoor-outdoor living with disappearing walls of Fleetwood windows that blur the definition of interior and exterior living space .
Local luxury homebuilder Diamond Construction assembled an award-winning team of professionals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design , technology , sustainability and quality .
The team includes Ward Young Architecture , LMK Interiors and David Thorne Landscape .
The home features about 5,845 square feet of living space drenched in natural light .
The two-level floor plan is open and airy , with rooms that gracefully flow together from the living and dining areas to the gourmet kitchen , prep kitchen , and family room .
There are five bedrooms , four full bathrooms , and two powder rooms , including a main-level guest suite plus an executive office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room loft .
This smart home by Twilight Solutions offers state-of-the-art voice , video and data control systems , and interior and exterior surround-sound speakers .
Voice commands control the lighting , security , sound system and more .
Imagine the convenience of the main-level lights switching on with a “ We ’ re Home ” command or the dining room lights turning on with a “ Dinnertime ” command .
Trunk handcrafted European country oak plank hardwood floors have a natural oiled finish and flow throughout the home .
Other features include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors , Fleetwood multi-slide and pocket door systems , high ceilings , solid wood interior doors with stylish Emtek hardware , smooth wall texture , custom cabinetry , and custom paint colors .
Quartz and quartzite counters , Porter vanities , Hubbardton Forge light fixtures , porcelain tile flooring , Match Nickels cabinetry , Kallista , and California plumbing fixtures are just the beginning of this home ’ s many luxurious finishes and features .
A linear gas fireplace with a limestone surround and a custom ash mantel anchors the living room .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ area with a wall of window that opens to the loggia and backyard amenities .
The gourmet kitchen and adjacent prep kitchen leave nothing to be desired .
Its aesthetic and functionality achieve a level rarely seen .
The main kitchen features Cambria slab quartz counters , a ceramic tile backsplash and a massive island/breakfast bar illuminated by a pair of Hubbardton Forge pendant lights .
A six-burner gas , dual oven Wolf range and drawer microwave , a Miele dishwasher , and a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer are featured in the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ash butcher-block countertop , Wolf oven , Miele dishwasher and a Sub-Zero under-counter beverage refrigerator .
The family room area , adjacent to the kitchen , also has a fireplace insert with an ash mantel and a wall of window that opens to the backyard .
The backyard resort is beautifully designed with a limestone tile patio floor in the loggia with built-in speakers and lighting .
The Riviera pool and spa have a smart control panel and are surrounded by Ecliptic Landscape planting and lawn .
The master bedroom is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This room has a private view balcony , automated blinds and an incredible walk-in closet with custom organizers .
Inspired by luxurious spas , the master bathroom is designed with honed marble and radiant-heated floors , and honed marble countertops .
There are Porter vanities with custom-built mirrors , Kallista blush bronze plumbing fixtures , a free-standing soaking tub , and a Mr .
Steam shower with honed marble walls and floor , and a frameless glass door with custom hardware .
Three additional bedrooms on the upper level include one with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room , also on this level , is a fabulous flexible-use space ideal for a playroom , home theater , and work- or learn-from-home space .
Additional features include a dual HVAC system , a Denalect wired alarm system with Bosch control panels , a three-car garage with plantation garage doors and recirculating pumps for instant hot water .
Lucas Ranch is ideally located in Lafayette ’ s coveted Burton Valley near the Lafayette/Moraga Trail , the Lafayette Community Center , and only about 3 miles to downtown Lafayette ’ s shopping district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Top-rated schools in the Acalanes and Lafayette school districts are also conveniently close .
Ownership of a Lucas Ranch home includes a one-eighth share of the contiguous , more than 52-acre Lucas Ranch nature preserve .
Price : $ 5,845,000 Where : 11 Lucas Ranch Court , Lafayette .
Shown by appointment only .
Website : www.11LucasRanchCourt.com Listing agent : Compass , The Dana Green Team .
Dana Green , DRE # 01482454 , 925-339-1918 , Dana @ danagreenteam.com

An ensemble of local talent has masterfully crafted a new custom home in Lafayette’s Lucas Ranch.
One of eight in the enclave of exclusive hilltop estates, this home at 11 Lucas Ranch Court sits on almost 2 acres bordering open space and offering unobstructed hillside views.
The contemporary and fresh design showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and impeccably luxurious finishes. It celebrates California’s quintessential indoor-outdoor living with disappearing walls of Fleetwood windows that blur the definition of interior and exterior living space.
Local luxury homebuilder Diamond Construction assembled an award-winning team of professionals to create a home unprecedented in its design, technology, sustainability and quality.
The team includes Ward Young Architecture, LMK Interiors and David Thorne Landscape. The home features about 5,845 square feet of living space drenched in natural light. The two-level floor plan is open and airy, with rooms that gracefully flow together from the living and dining areas to the gourmet kitchen, prep kitchen, and family room. There are five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms, including a main-level guest suite plus an executive office with a private entry and a bonus room loft.
This smart home by Twilight Solutions offers state-of-the-art voice, video and data control systems, and interior and exterior surround-sound speakers.
Voice commands control the lighting, security, sound system and more. Imagine the convenience of the main-level lights switching on with a “We’re Home” command or the dining room lights turning on with a “Dinnertime” command.
Trunk handcrafted European country oak plank hardwood floors have a natural oiled finish and flow throughout the home.
Other features include dual-pane E-Series windows and Andersen E-Series exterior doors, Fleetwood multi-slide and pocket door systems, high ceilings, solid wood interior doors with stylish Emtek hardware, smooth wall texture, custom cabinetry, and custom paint colors.
Quartz and quartzite counters, Porter vanities, Hubbardton Forge light fixtures, porcelain tile flooring, Match Nickels cabinetry, Kallista, and California plumbing fixtures are just the beginning of this home’s many luxurious finishes and features.
A linear gas fireplace with a limestone surround and a custom ash mantel anchors the living room. This room is open to the dining area with a wall of window that opens to the loggia and backyard amenities.
The gourmet kitchen and adjacent prep kitchen leave nothing to be desired. Its aesthetic and functionality achieve a level rarely seen.
The main kitchen features Cambria slab quartz counters, a ceramic tile backsplash and a massive island/breakfast bar illuminated by a pair of Hubbardton Forge pendant lights. A six-burner gas, dual oven Wolf range and drawer microwave, a Miele dishwasher, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer are featured in the main kitchen.
The adjacent prep kitchen has an ash butcher-block countertop, Wolf oven, Miele dishwasher and a Sub-Zero under-counter beverage refrigerator.
The family room area, adjacent to the kitchen, also has a fireplace insert with an ash mantel and a wall of window that opens to the backyard.
The backyard resort is beautifully designed with a limestone tile patio floor in the loggia with built-in speakers and lighting. The Riviera pool and spa have a smart control panel and are surrounded by Ecliptic Landscape planting and lawn.
The master bedroom is a sumptuous retreat on the upper level. This room has a private view balcony, automated blinds and an incredible walk-in closet with custom organizers. Inspired by luxurious spas, the master bathroom is designed with honed marble and radiant-heated floors, and honed marble countertops.
There are Porter vanities with custom-built mirrors, Kallista blush bronze plumbing fixtures, a free-standing soaking tub, and a Mr. Steam shower with honed marble walls and floor, and a frameless glass door with custom hardware.
Three additional bedrooms on the upper level include one with an en suite bathroom. The expansive bonus room, also on this level, is a fabulous flexible-use space ideal for a playroom, home theater, and work- or learn-from-home space.
Additional features include a dual HVAC system, a Denalect wired alarm system with Bosch control panels, a three-car garage with plantation garage doors and recirculating pumps for instant hot water.
Lucas Ranch is ideally located in Lafayette’s coveted Burton Valley near the Lafayette/Moraga Trail, the Lafayette Community Center, and only about 3 miles to downtown Lafayette’s shopping district, BART Station, and freeway access.
Top-rated schools in the Acalanes and Lafayette school districts are also conveniently close. Ownership of a Lucas Ranch home includes a one-eighth share of the contiguous, more than 52-acre Lucas Ranch nature preserve.
Price: $5,845,000
Where: 11 Lucas Ranch Court, Lafayette. Shown by appointment only.
Website: www.11LucasRanchCourt.com
Listing agent: Compass, The Dana Green Team. Dana Green, DRE#01482454, 925-339-1918, Dana@danagreenteam.com


mercurynews--2020-10-28--Coroner’s Office IDs two Santa Cruz County homicide victims

WATSONVILLE — The Santa Cruz County Coroner ’ s Office has identified two men killed in separate and likely unrelated Watsonville shootings Saturday night .
Rafael “ Viejo ” Salcedo , 44 , of Watsonville was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at East Front and Marchant streets around 5:30 p.m. , according to Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’ s Office spokeswoman Ashley Keehn .
• 2 firefighters injured in Silverado fire are ‘ fighting for their lives ’ In a separate call four hours later , Watsonville police officers found Aaron “ Rooster ” Lucio , 26 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Main Street and Pennsylvania Drive , Keehn said .
The two homicides were in addition to a third nonfatal shooting in the city Saturday .
Police also responded to reports of gunshots at 11:30 p.m. on Blackbird Circle , but were unable to find anyone involved .
Then , just before midnight , a shooting victim was dropped off at an area hospital .
He was later airlifted to an out-of-county trauma center in response to critically severe injuries .
Members of the public with information on any of these cases are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Investigations Division at 831-768-3350 or to leave a message on the department ’ s anonymous line at 831-768-3544 .

WATSONVILLE — The Santa Cruz County Coroner’s Office has identified two men killed in separate and likely unrelated Watsonville shootings Saturday night.
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In a separate call four hours later, Watsonville police officers found Aaron “Rooster” Lucio, 26, of Salinas, shot just before 9:30 p.m. at Main Street and Pennsylvania Drive, Keehn said.
The two homicides were in addition to a third nonfatal shooting in the city Saturday. Police also responded to reports of gunshots at 11:30 p.m. on Blackbird Circle, but were unable to find anyone involved. Then, just before midnight, a shooting victim was dropped off at an area hospital. He was later airlifted to an out-of-county trauma center in response to critically severe injuries.
Members of the public with information on any of these cases are asked to call the Watsonville Police Department’s Investigations Division at 831-768-3350 or to leave a message on the department’s anonymous line at 831-768-3544.


mercurynews--2020-10-28--Blue Ridge fire scorches 14,300-plus acres, damages 10 Yorba Linda homes

A fast-moving vegetation fire on the edge of Riverside , San Bernardino and Orange counties had gobbled up 14,334 acres as of Tuesday evening , Oct. 27 – a blaze that threatened homes in Yorba Linda and Chino Hills , fire officials said .
So far , firefighters had not contained any part of the perimeter of the Blue Ridge fire , which had damaged 10 homes in Yorba Linda , according to the Orange County Fire Authority .
Fire officials said the blaze initially was measured at 15,200 acres on Tuesday , but was later downsized after more precise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orellana was streaming to Facebook Live from the sidewalk outside his home on Mystic Canyon Road in Chino Hills .
Through his cellphone he recorded a frightening scene – a line of fire that creeped across a nearby hill , descended into a ravine and shot up a tower of flames .
As he spoke to friends and family , Orellana sounded excited , resigned and worried .
“ I ’ m like the captain of a boat – I ’ m going down with the ship , going down with my home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone in one hand and a red Solo cup in the other .
Orellana was one of 20,000 Chino Hills-area residents or so ordered to evacuate or at least be ready to flee the Blue Ridge fire .
About 10,000 Orange County residents , including some in Yorba Linda , Brea and Carbon Canyon , were also given evacuation orders .
The Blue Ridge originated just before 1 p.m. Monday as two separate fires merged : one near the Green River Golf Club in Corona , north of the 91 Freeway , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ridge and Kodiak Mountain drives in Yorba Linda .
There were no details as to what started them .
They kicked up just after another large blaze , in south Orange County , called the Silverado fire , which had burned 13,354 acres as of Tuesday evening .
“ Of course , I ’ m worried , ” said Bill Jabi , 54 sitting inside his car at the bottom of his driveway in Butterfield Ranch , Orellana ’ s subdivision on the west side of the 71 Freeway .
A half-dozen relatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chocolate croissants and watching hotshot firefighters trudge into the backyard .
The family was packed .
“ Passports , birth certificates , documents , those sorts of things , ” Jabi said .
Neighbors ’ garage doors were open , with their cars packed , too .
Some sprinklers were left on ; other people hosed down the sides of their homes .
“ We have clothes for about two days , ” Yolanda Hunter said .
“ And our dogs .
Everything ’ s in the car and ready to go.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close was the Freeway Complex fire in 2008 .
Tuesday , the latest fire rolled northwest toward Carbon Canyon communities near Chino Hills State Park , Chino Valley Fire Department spokeswoman Massiel De Guevara said .
Ground crews had the help of numerous air resources from multiple fire agencies .
“ We are working in some steep terrain , and we do have challenges posed by Santa Ana winds , but personnel are doing an excellent job , ” De Guevara said .
Firefighters in Corona were also battling the blaze from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported any damage .
In all , about 1,000 fire personnel were on hand .
There had been no reported injuries to firefighters or residents .
On Blue Ridge Drive in Yorba Linda , near where one of the fires began , firefighters Tuesday doused a large home at the end of the cul de sac .
The front facade of the home was still standing , but just inside much of the building was gutted and most of the roof collapsed .
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John Walker , who heads San Bernardino County Sheriff ’ s Department ’ s station there , said deputies would patrol evacuated areas to keep homes safe from illegal activity .
Orellana had stayed put , but his wife and children had left as the fire got close .
He stayed to keep an eye on the house and pack up more stuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also remembered the 2008 fire .
“ Yeah , I ’ m worried , ” he said .
“ This is as close as it ’ s gotten since then .
Thank God for all these firefighters.
” He watched as a bright-red firefighting helicopter flew in overheard , hovered over the hillside , then unleashed a torrent of dark liquid over the flaming brush .
“ There we go , that ’ s what we need , ” Orellana said .

A fast-moving vegetation fire on the edge of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties had gobbled up 14,334 acres as of Tuesday evening, Oct. 27 – a blaze that threatened homes in Yorba Linda and Chino Hills, fire officials said.
So far, firefighters had not contained any part of the perimeter of the Blue Ridge fire, which had damaged 10 homes in Yorba Linda, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. Fire officials said the blaze initially was measured at 15,200 acres on Tuesday, but was later downsized after more precise measurements.
Late Tuesday morning, Luis Orellana was streaming to Facebook Live from the sidewalk outside his home on Mystic Canyon Road in Chino Hills.
Through his cellphone he recorded a frightening scene – a line of fire that creeped across a nearby hill, descended into a ravine and shot up a tower of flames.
As he spoke to friends and family, Orellana sounded excited, resigned and worried.
“I’m like the captain of a boat – I’m going down with the ship, going down with my home,” he said, holding his phone in one hand and a red Solo cup in the other.
Orellana was one of 20,000 Chino Hills-area residents or so ordered to evacuate or at least be ready to flee the Blue Ridge fire. About 10,000 Orange County residents, including some in Yorba Linda, Brea and Carbon Canyon, were also given evacuation orders.
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The Blue Ridge originated just before 1 p.m. Monday as two separate fires merged: one near the Green River Golf Club in Corona, north of the 91 Freeway, and the other in the area of Blue Ridge and Kodiak Mountain drives in Yorba Linda.
There were no details as to what started them.
They kicked up just after another large blaze, in south Orange County, called the Silverado fire, which had burned 13,354 acres as of Tuesday evening.
“Of course, I’m worried,” said Bill Jabi, 54 sitting inside his car at the bottom of his driveway in Butterfield Ranch, Orellana’s subdivision on the west side of the 71 Freeway.
A half-dozen relatives were poised near their cars, eating chocolate croissants and watching hotshot firefighters trudge into the backyard. The family was packed.
“Passports, birth certificates, documents, those sorts of things,” Jabi said.
Neighbors’ garage doors were open, with their cars packed, too. Some sprinklers were left on; other people hosed down the sides of their homes.
“We have clothes for about two days,” Yolanda Hunter said. “And our dogs. Everything’s in the car and ready to go.”
The last time a fire got this close was the Freeway Complex fire in 2008.
Tuesday, the latest fire rolled northwest toward Carbon Canyon communities near Chino Hills State Park, Chino Valley Fire Department spokeswoman Massiel De Guevara said.
Ground crews had the help of numerous air resources from multiple fire agencies.
“We are working in some steep terrain, and we do have challenges posed by Santa Ana winds, but personnel are doing an excellent job,” De Guevara said.
#BlueRidgeFire (#YorbaLinda) Branch I is advising approximately 100 head of cattle are trapped with fire rapidly approaching. 4 large helitankers are currently working to protect them with large air tankers en route. SB-71 will be shutting down due to this incident also. pic.twitter.com/eWPyCnAt5O — SoCal Air Operations (@SocalAirOps) October 27, 2020
Firefighters in Corona were also battling the blaze from their side and so far hadn’t reported any damage.
In all, about 1,000 fire personnel were on hand. There had been no reported injuries to firefighters or residents.
On Blue Ridge Drive in Yorba Linda, near where one of the fires began, firefighters Tuesday doused a large home at the end of the cul de sac. The front facade of the home was still standing, but just inside much of the building was gutted and most of the roof collapsed.
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Orellana had stayed put, but his wife and children had left as the fire got close. He stayed to keep an eye on the house and pack up more stuff if he had to leave. He also remembered the 2008 fire.
“Yeah, I’m worried,” he said. “This is as close as it’s gotten since then. Thank God for all these firefighters.”
He watched as a bright-red firefighting helicopter flew in overheard, hovered over the hillside, then unleashed a torrent of dark liquid over the flaming brush.
“There we go, that’s what we need,” Orellana said.