The Charles Napa Valley: pride and hospitality
As Pride Month shines a spotlight on belonging and visibility, one hospitality brand is expanding its mission of creating welcoming spaces for travelers of all backgrounds. Its newest chapter in Napa Valley builds on a philosophy that places inclusivity, and comfort, at the center of the guest experience. Charles Gruwell, founder of The Charles Napa Valley, gives insight.
As Pride Month shines a spotlight on belonging and visibility, one hospitality brand is expanding its mission of creating welcoming spaces for travelers of all backgrounds. Its newest chapter in Napa Valley builds on a philosophy that places inclusivity, and comfort, at the center of the guest experience. Charles Gruwell, founder of The Charles Napa Valley, gives insight.
Bay Area's 1st red flag warning since 2024 goes into effect as temperatures reach triple digits
A red-flag warning, the Bay Area's first since late 2024, goes into effect late this evening through 9 a.m. Thursday. Parts of the Bay Area could see power shutoffs to due to increased fire danger.
A red-flag warning, the Bay Area's first since late 2024, goes into effect late this evening through 9 a.m. Thursday. Parts of the Bay Area could see power shutoffs to due to increased fire danger.
Wine Country warned about harmful grapevine pest found on Costco plants
Agricultural officials from across Northern California are tracing potentially infected grapevines sold at local Costco stores after detecting a highly destructive pest.
Agricultural officials from across Northern California are tracing potentially infected grapevines sold at local Costco stores after detecting a highly destructive pest.
Backstreet Boys close out BottleRock Napa before packed festival crowd
The Backstreet Boys and Ludacris closed out BottleRock Napa Valley Sunday, as tens of thousands of fans packed the festival grounds for a final day of live music, celebrity appearances, and gourmet food.
The Backstreet Boys and Ludacris closed out BottleRock Napa Valley Sunday, as tens of thousands of fans packed the festival grounds for a final day of live music, celebrity appearances, and gourmet food.
BottleRock, Carnaval: Bay Area events on Memorial Day weekend
The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.
The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North Bay due to wind
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.
3 hospitalized after eating poisonous mushrooms in Napa County
Health officials in Napa County are warning people to not ingest wild mushrooms that may be poisonous after three people who ate them were hospitalized over the weekend.
Health officials in Napa County are warning people to not ingest wild mushrooms that may be poisonous after three people who ate them were hospitalized over the weekend.
Motorcyclist hospitalized, passenger killed in Napa Highway 12 crash
One person died and another was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon following a motorcycle crash that triggered major traffic delays on Highway 12 in Napa.
One person died and another was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon following a motorcycle crash that triggered major traffic delays on Highway 12 in Napa.
Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
2 killed in car crash, fire at Travis Air Force Base entrance following police pursuit
Around 12:17 a.m., the suspects' car crashed and became engulfed in flames at the visitor parking lot at Travis Air Force Base, the Napa County Sheriff's Department said.
Around 12:17 a.m., the suspects' car crashed and became engulfed in flames at the visitor parking lot at Travis Air Force Base, the Napa County Sheriff's Department said.
Identities of Napa DUI crash victims revealed
The Napa County Sheriff’s office has announced the names of the three people killed in a DUI crash in Napa on Saturday morning.
The Napa County Sheriff’s office has announced the names of the three people killed in a DUI crash in Napa on Saturday morning.
3 killed, several others injured in Napa County crash; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Napa County Saturday afternoon that killed three people and critically injured several others.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Napa County Saturday afternoon that killed three people and critically injured several others.
3 children injured after e-bikes slam into car in Angwin
The CHP did not say whether the children were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, but said impairment was not believed to be a factor in the collision.
The CHP did not say whether the children were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, but said impairment was not believed to be a factor in the collision.
Napa may be becoming more 'down home' as 'local' is trending
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
Napa's Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating legacy, culture, and culinary excellence with entrepreneurs Ann Groux and Sheneen Brown, the powerhouse cousins behind Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant — Napa’s first and only female-minority owned soul food restaurant.
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating legacy, culture, and culinary excellence with entrepreneurs Ann Groux and Sheneen Brown, the powerhouse cousins behind Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant — Napa’s first and only female-minority owned soul food restaurant.
Well-known Sikh volunteer kidnapped in Tracy, found dead near Lake Berryessa
Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target.
Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target.
Popular Bay Area Latin music festival canceled
A popular Latin music festival in Napa has been canceled.
A popular Latin music festival in Napa has been canceled.
Investigators probe possible link between missing Tracy man, body found near Lake Berryessa
Surveillance footage showed a white SUV and three suspects dressed in dark clothing with the missing man, and authorities said he “appears to have entered the vehicle against his will."
Surveillance footage showed a white SUV and three suspects dressed in dark clothing with the missing man, and authorities said he “appears to have entered the vehicle against his will."
California wine company Gallo closing Napa Valley winery, laying off nearly 100 workers
The changes come as the drinking rate among Americans has reached a record low, which has also spelled trouble for other prominent alcohol brands.
The changes come as the drinking rate among Americans has reached a record low, which has also spelled trouble for other prominent alcohol brands.
'Everything must go!' Popular retailer closing stores in Bay Area, slashing prices to liquidate inventory
A popular clothing store, with locations around the Bay Area, has slashed prices to sell off its goods as the more than 25-year-old chain prepares to permanently close.
A popular clothing store, with locations around the Bay Area, has slashed prices to sell off its goods as the more than 25-year-old chain prepares to permanently close.