Creating an Oasis for Creatives
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Co-owners Rafael Galiano and John Martin describe Park Winters, a
10-acre estate that serves as a venue for weddings, parties,
flower picking and other activities, as “a countryside
escape.”
Following the Grapevine
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From the corporate world to a rolling piece of land, a
husband-wife team runs Bella Grace Vineyards in Amador
County.
Fueling Demand
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Auburn-based Flyers Energy is expanding on its history of
supplying fuel to trucking fleets.
Filling a Niche
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A father-and-son team have kept Newcastle-based Selby’s Soil
Erosion Control business operating since the 1960s.
Patient Pleasers
Family business close-up: Pucci’s Pharmacy is a full-service drugstore that focuses on personalized care
Clint Hopkins and his husband Joel Hockman are the current owners
of Pucci’s Pharmacy in Sacramento, a 90-year-old business with a
long history of inclusion.
Family Farmers
Family business close-up: Otow Orchard extends its family farm in Granite Bay to the community
The Granite Bay farm was established in 1911 by a Japanese
immigrant and is still run by his descendants, including his
104-year-old daughter.
Pellet Pitchers
Family business close-up: Knotty Wood Barbecue Company invents a new use for old almond trees
Tens of thousands of acres of almond orchards are pulled up each
year in California. Knotty Wood is out to put those trees to
better use.
Care Givers
Family business close-up: All-Cal Insurance Agency in Roseville thrives by providing coverage for nonprofits
Nonprofits make up 97 percent of All-Cal’s clientele, which has
been run by the Esparza family in Roseville for more than 30
years.
Lineage of Success
Family businesses are the heart and soul of Little Saigon in south Sacramento
The pandemic hurt the small businesses that make up Little Saigon’s microeconomy, but business owners and their customers are hanging on.
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