Vineyard Diary

Monterey County voters had their say yesterday, voting no on Measure A, which was also known as the Community General Plan Initiative, a "slow growth" plan developed by LandWatch Monterey County.

If passed, Measure A could have restricted agricultural businesses and development, it could also block construction of facilities for wine growers, restricting winery development by requiring an expensive countywide election when a farmer or rancher needs to make a change to his or her property.