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Laura Ness

Journalist

AS SEEN ON
Edible Monterey Bay, The Mercury News, Gilroy Dispatch, DOWNRIVER CHRISTIAN WOMEN FELLOW- SHIP, San Benito Com

Preston's Summary

Laura Ness is a Journalist at various publications including the Silicon Valley Business Journal and the Santa Cruz Sentinel. She specializes in themes related to food and beverages, agriculture and farming, and consumer packaged goods, with a particular focus on beverage production and hospitality. Laura's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including the San Jose Business Journal and The Mercury News.

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Geo Focus

Aptos, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 53 %
Events: 18 %
Reviews: 8 %
Interviews Q&as: 6 %
Promotional: 4 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Beverage Production
  • Drinks & Spirits
  • Restaurant Innovation
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Organic Farming

Pitching Insights

Laura's coverage predominantly revolves around the local food and beverage scene, particularly wine-related events, wineries, tasting rooms, and restaurant reviews. She also highlights individuals making an impact in the wine industry. Laura seems to prioritize featuring local businesses and events.

If you are looking to reach out to Laura with a pitch or story idea, consider focusing on topics related to wine production, new trends in winemaking or vineyard management, unique culinary experiences such as food & wine pairings or themed dining events at local establishments.

Given her focus on the California region (specifically Monterey), she may be interested in pitches that relate directly to this area’s food and beverage scene including profiles of local vintners and chefs or insider looks into unique culinary traditions within Monterey County.

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Articles

Star Chefs 2026 benefit crowns new champions

Star Chefs 2026 benefit crowns new champions

By: Laura Ness

The spectacular grounds of the Lexington Hills Estate in Los Gatos, adjacent to the Lexington Reservoir, provided jaw-dropping views and a graciously appointed setting for the 3 rd annual Star Chefs competition, held on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Gilroy Dispatch

Third annual MOHI Festival supports hospitality workforce development

Third annual MOHI Festival supports hospitality workforce development

By: Laura Ness

Chefs will come from far and wide at the behest of Chef Charlie Palmer and local entrepreneur Frank Léal to participate once again in one of Northern California's most anticipated culinary events. The 3 rd annual MOHI Food & Wine will be held in downtown Morgan Hill on Oct. 18, featuring local winemakers and culinary talent from all over California.

Harvest 2026: Yields way down, but quality looks remarkable

Harvest 2026: Yields way down, but quality looks remarkable

By: Laura Ness

“This was a fairly light harvest in many varieties, especially pinot noir and syrah, but the quality has been overall incredibly good,” viticulturist Prudy Foxx tells us. “The clusters are smaller, as are the berries, and the flavors are quite concentrated.”

Edible Monterey Bay

Gems From Grazing on the Green

Gems From Grazing on the Green

By: Laura Ness

October 16, 2026 – On another record-setting warm day, Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group's annual Grazing on the Green 2026, served up some of the coolest drinks in town—including cocktails from Hideout Vodka. One of those would bring the afternoon to a swift close for me. Wisely, I stuck to safer beverages like wine and water, although the beer was plenty popular.

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