San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa hit red tier with 13 other California counties
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
Water leak affecting pressure in Napa's Browns Valley
A water leak in the city of Napa is affecting water pressure from Old Sonoma Road to Redwood Road in Browns Valley, city officials said Thursday afternoon.
Vaccination clinics in Napa County suspended due to supply shortage
Napa has becomes the latest Bay Area county forced to suspend vaccination clinics due to shortages. Second doses will be the priority until supplies improve, frustrating the public and elected leaders.
Bail set at $5 million for Napa bomb suspect, attorney says he’s not a threat
Ian Benjamin Rogers is a harmless Trump supporter who collects guns and pipe bombs but isn't a threat, his attorney said Thursday. The FBI says otherwise. His bail is set at $5 million.
Napa man with pipe bombs charged; authorities allege he was targeting governor, Twitter, FB
Federal prosecutors say a Northern California man has been charged with stockpiling weapons, including pipe bombs, and the FBI said he sent texts that could be seen as threats against the governor's office.
Napa man charged with possession of 5 'fully operational' pipe bombs
Ian Benjamin Rogers, 44, was found in possession of five pipe bombs, 49 firearms, and two dozen ammunition boxes containing thousands of rounds, according to an affidavit filed by FBI Special Agent Stephanie Minor.
Atmospheric river triggers evacuation and flash flood warnings in North Bay
The North Bay is bracing for the worst as heavy wind and rain, brought on by an atmospheric river winter storm, sweep through the area Tuesday evening.
Napa County detectives seek witnesses in road rage shooting
Detectives with the Napa County Sheriff's Office are seeking witnesses to a road rage case Thursday that left a victim hospitalized with a gunshot wound.
Man arrested after pursuit from Napa to Santa Rosa
An Isleton man driving a vineyard truck reported as stolen Friday morning was arrested following a pursuit into Santa Rosa, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.
Appeals court orders resentencing in torture murder of Kayleigh Slusher
A state appeals court this week ordered the re-sentencing of Sara Lynn Krueger and Ryan Scott Warner, who were convicted for the 2014 murder, with special circumstances of torture, of Krueger's 3-year-old daughter Kayleigh Slusher.
Bay Area restaurants, wineries file lawsuit over outdoor dining ban
A coalition of Bay Area restaurants and wineries filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against California’s ban on outdoor dining, calling the restriction "arbitrary, capricious, and untethered to evidence."
Arrest of Napa businessman on weapons charges reveals political beliefs
On social media, Ian Benjamin Rogers poses in a driver's seat, a prominent German military insignia tattooed on his arm, a symbol regarded as pro-Nazi.
Napa businessman arrested after deputies allegedly discover dozens of guns and explosives
Napa County deputies arrested a 44-year-old businessman Friday after he was discovered to have illegal assault rifles, automatic weapons, and a cache of explosives.
Family files claim against Napa County after man killed, pulled over for traffic stop
Relatives say Juan Adrian Garcia was not a threat when he was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Highway 221 in October.
Family of man shot dead by sheriff's sergeant files claim
Juan Adrian Garcia was celebrating. He had just gotten a second job as a chef. But instead, after a night of drinking, he was shot and killed by a Napa County sheriff's sergeant back in October.
Napa County calls on retired medical professionals to help administer COVID vaccine
One Bay Area county is putting out the call for retired nurses, doctors, dentists and pharmacists to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Napa County seeks volunteers to help administer COVID vaccine
Napa County health officials are putting out a call to medical volunteers to help administer coronavirus vaccinations.
No criminal charges for Napa County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot armed man, DA says
The Napa County District Attorney will not criminally charge the sheriff's deputy who shot an armed man to death in Napa in April.
Nathan Ballard, former Newsom aide, pleads not guilty in domestic abuse case
Nathan Ballard, a prominent strategist for Bay Area Democrats, pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence at a Napa resort.
Prominent Democratic strategist pleads not guilty in domestic abuse case
Nathan Ballard, a former adviser to Gavin Newsom, pleaded not guilty to domestic abuse charges in Napa.