Michelin Guide will now rate wineries
If movies have the Oscar, and television has the Emmy, then Michelin's Star Ratings are the Oscars of dining. But Soon, Michelin will be rating exceptional wineries worldwide with their own kind of Oscar.
'Cop Santa Claus' takes suspected Christmas tree thieves into custody in bizarre police video
The American Canyon Police Department in Napa County released a video of recovered stolen Christmas trees and wreaths taken from a Safeway store. The bizarre video shows a strapped Santa Claus taking two Vallejo suspects into custody, set to music from the Dr. Seuss Classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’.
Burglary sparks 2 police chases, arrests in American Canyon
A North Bay construction site burglary led to two police pursuits early Thursday, ending with two suspects in custody and tens of thousands of dollars in stolen equipment recovered, authorities said.
Napa man indicted in triple killing of pregnant woman, unborn twins
A grand jury has indicted a Napa man in the killing of pregnant woman and her unborn twins, prosecutors said.
2 men shot in Napa; investigation underway
Police learned at the scene that two men had been shot, but had taken themselves to a hospital before officers arrived.
Can Wine Country 'crush parties' help pull the industry out of its slump?
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
The #1 and #15 best hotels in the world are located in the Bay Area
Two Bay Area communities have the bragging rights of being home to one of the best hotels in the world.
Will heavy rains make the Pickett Fire burn scar slide?
People in the Pickett Fire region of Napa County got phone alerts for potential flash flooding on Monday.
Alleged drunk driver in Napa County crash had been deported multiple times, ICE says
An alleged drunk driver charged with murder in a Napa County crash that killed six farmworkers had been deported from the United States several times, according to federal officials.
Dramatic North Bay police chase starts after driver seen on phone
New video shows a dramatic police chase in the North Bay on Tuesday that ended with an arrest and a crash.
Pumpkin patches are coming to the North Bay this fall
This weekend, plenty of pumpkin patches premiere in California and across the nation. KTVU had the pleasure of pursuing them from Petaluma to Napa.
A major clue in Pickett Fire's origins handed to CAL FIRE
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
Vallejo man arrested in Napa County on suspicion of murder
Authorities were called on Sunday morning to the 2600 Block of Monticello Road after a man was found dead of several gunshot wounds on the side of the roadway.
Pickett Fire is out but rain danger lies ahead
Even though there's plenty of peak fire season left, towns that experienced wildfires this year, have to be thinking about what comes next. "Next" could very well be dirt and debris laden water and mud.
St. Helena residents frustrated by brown tap water, odor issues
Residents in St. Helena are frustrated with the brown tap water coming from their faucets, a problem that has persisted intermittently for years.
Alleged drunk driver in fatal Napa County crash has 3 prior DUI convictions
A 53-year-old man with three prior DUI convictions has been charged in a Napa County crash that killed six passengers and injured another. Two victims have been identified.
6 people killed, 2 injured in suspected DUI crash in Napa County
The driver of the car and one passenger were airlifted to a nearby hospital and are being treated for major injuries, according to the CHP.
Woman found dead from gunshot wound at Napa Valley resort
The Napa County Sheriff's Department is investigating the suspicious death of a woman at a Napa Valley resort.
Vintner's choice: Rip up the vineyard or let grapes die on the vine?
Coming off a very tough 2024, the wine industry is finding 2025 to to be another year of fewer drinkers and slower sales.
Pickett Fire: Firefighters gaining control
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.