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.

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.

Pickett Fire still burning; evacuation orders remain in place

The Pickett Fire in Calistoga doubled in size and, as of Saturday morning, was about 4,000 acres and 7% contained, CalFire officials announced.

Calistoga vegetation fire triggers evacuations

CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.

Two dozen chihuahuas pups abandoned at North Bay roadside

More than two dozen chihuahuas, abandoned on the roadside in Calistoga, are now searching for their fur-ever homes. The 25 young chihuahuas were all discovered in the cold Thursday night, before being picked up by animal control officers and brought to the Napa County Animal Shelter.

Septic tanker truck overturns near Calistoga, hazmat team responds

A hazmat team was summoned to the scene of a solo-vehicle rollover collision involving a septic tanker truck south of Calistoga early Friday morning that left two people injured and caused diesel fuel to be spilled into a nearby ditch. 

Calistoga woman fights for life after police car struck her

A well-loved restaurant server in the tight-knit community of Calistoga is fighting for her life after being hit by a police vehicle less than two weeks ago.

CHP identifies Calistoga officer who struck 22-year-old woman

The California Highway Patrol has identified the Calistoga officer who struck a 22-year-old woman walking in a crosswalk and sending her to the hospital with serious head injuries.

Calistoga police officer hits 22-year-old pedestrian: CHP

A Calistoga police officer hit a 22-year-old woman walking in the street on Monday evening while driving a department patrol car, prompting a California Highway Patrol investigation.

Fire breaks out in Calistoga, prompting evacuation orders

Cal Fire firefighters on Tuesday morning raced to a wind-driven vegetation fire northeast of Calistoga.

Multiple fire agencies respond to North Bay structure fire

Firefighters in and around Calistoga responded to a residential structure fire there on Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said.   

Petrified Forest in Calistoga going up for sale: report

The Petrified Forest in Calistoga will reportedly soon go up for sale by the family that owns and operates the 500-acre property, including the remains of ancient sequoias.

PG&E employees injured testing gas line in Calistoga

Pacific Gas and Electric says two of its employees were injured Friday while testing a gas line in Calistoga. 

Three minor quakes recorded in the Bay Area

(KTVU) -- You may have been asleep and did not feel any of them, but three minor earthquakes were measured in the Bay Area early Saturday morning.

Wine Country adapting to annual wildfire threat

Harvest season in Northern California’s wine country is what dream weddings are made of: ripe grapevines and golden sunsets provide ceremonies an alluring backdrop that every year draws millions of visitors.