TWIN OAKS REAL ESTATE will have “Second Wednesday Get-togethers” this year, during which it will welcome real estate professionals.

The meetings will give the real estate professionals the opportunity to talk about a variety of topics, such as loans, how to improve credit scores, backyard gardening and composting, wills and trusts, and proper tax preparation.

The first get-together will take place at 6 p.m. at Twin Oaks Real Estate, 231 First St. Those interested in attending need to place reservations by calling Corrine Oakes, Toni Foster, Maria Jensen or Jeff Foster at 707-746-8700.

State Air Board settles with two California food suppliers

The California Air Resources Board has reached a settlement with two California food suppliers, one in Solano County, fining them a combined $160,000 for violating refrigerant management reporting rules, CARB spokesperson Dave Clegern said.

Clegern identified the companies as Englehart Gourmet Foods Inc. of Fairfield and Performance Foodservice of Southern California.

Engelhart supplies sausage and condiments, Clegern said. “A notice of violation was issued to Engelhart for submitting its 2012 annual report late,” he said.

“The Air Resources Board assessed a $65,800 penalty for late filing. The company also has changed its record-keeping and monitoring procedures.”

Performance Foodservice supplies food, kitchen and restaurant supplies. The company was notified of its violation regarding its 2012 annual report, too, Clegern said.

“The Air Resources Board assessed a $95,000 penalty for late filing. Moving forward, Performance has changed its recordkeeping and monitoring,” he said.

The refrigerant they use is considered a high global warming potential (high GWP) chemical, he said.

“High GWP refrigerants have global warming potential which is often thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide,” Clegern said. “These cases involve the companies’ failure to file on time their annual reports of greenhouse gas emissions.”

Clegern explained that all businesses with a stationary refrigeration unit containing 200 pounds or more of high GWP refrigerant must file this report by March 1 each year. The filing is required under the Regulation for the Management of High Global Warming Refrigerants for Stationary Sources, more commonly known as the Refrigerant Management Program, he said.

The two companies faced potential penalties of up to $10,000 per day, Clegern said, but both were cooperative and filed their late reports quickly once they were notified, and these were the first violations for each.

“Both cases concluded in settlement agreements,” he said.

Solano Jubilee moves to Saturday

The Solano Wine and Food Jubilee has been moved to a Saturday, Sally Wyatt, public relations specialist, said.

The event supports NorthBay Healthcare Foundation programs, particularly hospice and bereavement. This year will mark the 28th annual jubilee, which will be at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the Specialty Event Center, 300 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield.

“The larger venue got rave reviews last year from ticket holders, sponsors and vendors,” Chairperson Bill Seiden said. “We’re already hearing from many sources that having the event on a Saturday should make it easier for ticket holders and vendors to attend and enjoy the evening.”

The event center was large enough to contain more than 100 wine, brew, nonalcoholic beverage and food vendors, silent auction tables, a VIP area, the band Time Bandits and dance floor, and the estimated 2,000 ticket holders who attended last year, he said.

Through the years, the Solano Wine and Food Jubilee has become the biggest fund-raising event in Solano County, Wyatt said. Since it started, it has raised more than $3 million, which has let NorthBay provide physical, emotional and spiritual care for the terminally ill, she said.

“Patients’ health insurance may cover some of the cost, for those without insurance or not enough, fund-raising events such as the Wine and Food Jubilee help fill the void, as well as for services that are not covered by insurance at all, such as bereavement care,” she said.

“With this support, these patients and their families are able to live their final days as peacefully and comfortably as possible,” she said.

Open That Bottle Night, an invitation-only precursor to the jubilee, will be at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield on Feb. 28. This is for sponsors contributing $1,500 or more.

Sponsorships are being accepted, and those giving between $1,500 and $20,000 and above will receive invitations to Open That Bottle Night, as well as early entrance to the Jubilee beginning at 5:30 p.m. April 25, an invitation to a private reception at the event, hotel accommodations and limousine service.

Supporters also may buy “VIP Table for 10” packages for the jubilee. Those interested may call 707-646-3133.

The 28th annual Solano Wine and Food Jubilee is a black tie-optional event. Admission, at $100 a ticket, is limited to those 21 and older, and tickets must be bought in advance. For more information visit www.wineandfoodjubilee.org.

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