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.

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.

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.