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Jeff, welcome to SMF from the burbs of SacTown. Glad you're here and seeking answers. Use the SMF search feature and contact the BBQ organizations for guidance.
BTW, before I started smoking meat, we used to stop at Big Bubba's when we took 101 to LA. Seemed decent at the time, but that was a few years ago. Great wines in your area, too!