Victim in car crash, fire identified - A woman killed in a fiery single-car crash on Highway 101 south of Hopland on Tuesday has been identified as Deborah Laseter, 53, of Ukiah, officials said Friday. via The Press Democrat

Vintage Wine Trust A Real Estate Investment Trust to Liquidate - The stockholders of Vintage Wine Trust Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on the wine business on, May 22, 2008, approved a plan to liquidate the fund after it sells its assets.

Beer of the week: Red Tail Ale - An amber with a nod to fans of West Coast pale Style: Amber ale Brewery: Mendocino Brewing Company Brewmaster: Don Barkley Location: Ukiah, California Flavor profile: Nice head and good lace with a reddish ... via Tulsa World

Real Goods nets $55 million in IPO - "A big component of our strategy is going to be finding other established players out there" Real Goods Solar, the Mendocino County green energy pioneer, received a rude welcome Thursday when it returned to Wall Street after an eight-year absence. via The Press Democrat

Vinters need a crystal ball' on demand - While pundits continue to argue over the direction the United States economy is going, those in the Mendocino County wine industry are wishing they could see into the future.

Hopland begins process of creating a committee to give community a voice' - A new planning committee currently on the drawing board could give Hopland a greater voice in the debate over future development of the area.

The Daily Digest - Justin Brooker 23, of Ukiah, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the 600 block of South State Street at 2:06 a.m. Saturday.