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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
BottleRock releases 2026 lineup: Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys
BottleRock Napa Valley on Tuesday revealed its 2026 festival lineup, featuring more than 80 musical acts including headline artists Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, and SOMBR.
BottleRock Napa Valley on Tuesday revealed its 2026 festival lineup, featuring more than 80 musical acts including headline artists Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, and SOMBR.
Napa building boom aims to bring more Wine Country visitors
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Napa motorist dies after being pinned to rock by own car
An investigation revealed the driver had stopped his vehicle and “had failed to put his car into park and left it in reverse."
An investigation revealed the driver had stopped his vehicle and “had failed to put his car into park and left it in reverse."
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.
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.
Police learned at the scene that two men had been shot, but had taken themselves to a hospital before officers arrived.
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.
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.
Parents of Napa toddler charged in fentanyl poisoning death
Belen Shroyer-Stephenson and Timothy Schultz were taken into custody Friday following a yearlong investigation into the death of their son, Zayden Schultz.
Belen Shroyer-Stephenson and Timothy Schultz were taken into custody Friday following a yearlong investigation into the death of their son, Zayden Schultz.
Murder charges filed against Napa mom whose children died in DUI crash
A Napa woman arrested for the deaths of her two children in a drunk-driving collision is now facing murder charges, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said last week.
A Napa woman arrested for the deaths of her two children in a drunk-driving collision is now facing murder charges, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said last week.