Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka
A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.
Deadly Thanksgiving: Three fatal accidents across the Bay Area
Three fatal accidents occurred within three hours early Thanksgiving morning, killing three people on highways spanning three counties across the Bay Area.
Despite drought, potential flooding is concern in Napa
The rainstorm headed to the Bay Area is greatly needed but may come with its own set of problems.
Burglar steals newlyweds' wedding gifts from truck in Napa
A burglar put a damper on a newlyweds' honeymoon after stealing every last one of the couple's wedding gifts.
Return of rain a sight for sore eyes, especially for those fighting wildfires
Cal Fire has been holding its collective breath for months over concerns about wildfires in the Bay Area. With rain in the immediate forecast, firefighters may finally be able to exhale.
PG&E prepares for more potential power outages with another wind event forecast for later this week
Dry offshore winds were forecast to return to the region later this week, prompting PG&E on Tuesday to send advance notifications to some 29,000 customers who may be subject to power shutoffs in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire, the utility announced.
Stolen car, man burned near site of American Canyon fire
Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz told KTVU that deputies arriving at the scene found a stolen car burning and detained a 26-year-old man who was nearby and had burn injuries.
High fire danger means more Northern California power shutoffs
High fire danger led to another round of public safety power shutoffs in parts of the Bay Area.
PG&E warns of power shutoffs in East Bay, North Bay
PG&E is warning that approximately 25,000 customers in California, including parts of the East Bay and North Bay, may lose power over two days beginning Monday morning.
Officer shoots armed suspect involved in family dispute, Napa police say
Napa Police Department says one of their officers shot an armed suspect Wednesday afternoon.
Bay Area mostly averts PG&E power shut-off, weather all-clear given
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
Sold out BottleRock music festival draws thousands to Napa
Downtown Napa reverberated with the sound of rock music Friday night as BottleRock re-emerged. The pandemic-delayed festival opened to pent-up demand and new COVID-19 restrictions.
Annual BottleRock Napa Valley music festival returns after 2 year hiatus
The three-day event includes headliners such as Guns N' Roses, Miley Cyrus, and Foo Fighters.
Nathan Ballard, former Newsom aide, sentenced in domestic abuse case
A political strategist and former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom was sentenced this week to a six-year, no contact order for domestic violence against his wife and daughter at a Napa Valley resort last year.
Fire Weather Watch issued for North Bay mountains, East Bay hills
The National Weather Services issued a Fire Weather Watch for the North Bay mountains, East Bay hills and the Diablo range that goes into effect Tuesday.
Napa feels loss of 2 community members killed on vacation in Alaska
Mark Henderson, 69, and Jacqueline Komplin,60, were on a sightseeing flight that crashed with no survivors.
Napa County vintners form plans to protect vineyards against wildfires
A group of vintners in Napa Valley are formulating plans to better protect their vineyards when faced with wildfires.