Gooseberries. For years they seemed like the unicorn. Often written about and discussed, but never seen or even proven to exist.

Napa Valley Grapegrowers announces new hires

DG's Night Club to close at Napa Mill

Riding the wave of popularity as the nation's best known celebrity host, Ryan Seacrest has been invited to serve as celebrity emcee for 2006 Auction Napa Valley, auction officials announced today.

The U.S. and European wine industries reached an agreement last weekend that could result in California wineries exporting more wines to Europe.

Creating a trust

The Napa Valley College Spring Job Fair had "an excellent turnout, better than expected" said event organizer Edward Beanes. "I'd put the unofficial tally at about a thousand," he said.

KALYAZIN, Russia -- For generations, this Volga River town has been known for its valenki -- the felt boots that protect the feet of Russian children and adults from the harsh winter.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chiron Corp. on Thursday recalled and withdrew a common childhood vaccine sold in Italy and several other foreign countries, compounding the biotech company's headaches as it recovers from production problems that caused a recent shortage of flu shots.

NEW YORK -- Bear Stearns Cos. on Thursday became the third brokerage in as many days to post record first-quarter earnings and revenues, but the good news was overshadowed by old problems -- illegal market timing practices that bilked mutual fund investors out of millions.

SEATTLE -- Picasso's daughter isn't recommending buying fine art at costco.com.

WASHINGTON -- Inflation, after spiking at the start of the year, slowed sharply in February, reflecting large declines in fuel prices and the cost of clothing.