Vandalism spree in American Canyon leaves vehicles damaged

A one-night vandalism spree in American Canyon left more than a dozen cars damaged, and police are hoping home security video leads to whoever is responsible.  

Kincade Fire 100% contained, initial damage assessments completed

Cal Fire reports the Kincade Fire, which burned parts of Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties is now 100% contained, one day ahead of schedule.

PG&E will cut power to 2.5 million people over 'historic wind event'

In a news release, PG&E announced that approximately 940,000 cutomers (more than 2.5 million people) will be affected.in 36 counties.

Napa supervisors voting next week on extending moratorium on commercial cannabis activities in unincorporated area of county

Commercial cannabis activities, including processing and sales, will be prohibited during the public input process, but delivery of cannabis products by licensed commercial cannabis businesses operating outside the unincorporated areas will continue.

Timeline: When will PG&E turn off power in your area?

PG&E said the delayed outages began in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz County just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The process is expected to continue through midnight. 

PG&E power shutoffs bring back painful memories for North Bay fire survivors

Survivors of the North Bay firestorm in 2017 say Wednesday's Red Flag threat and widespread power shutdown add another layer to their trauma.  

PG&E site still down with power shutoff underway

With PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff underway Wednesday morning, for the second straight day the utility's website is not accessible for customers to find out the latest information about the shutoff.

Evacuation order lifted for residents near 'American Fire' in American Canyon

Firefighters from state and local agencies are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning in the hills of American Canyon in Napa County. As of 7:00 p.m., the size of the fire is up to 500-acres and is 30% contained.

150-acre vegetation fire burns in American Canyon
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A 150-acre grass fire near the East portion of American Canyon. ?Advisory Evacuations? in effect for the following locations: Newell Dr. Sagebush Ln. North of Donaldson Way, Sorrento Ln., Farentino Pl and Selvino Ct.

Salvation Army culinary school a recipe for success
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Students who are formerly homeless or struggled with substance abuse have learned cooking skills, which have led to careers and a new start. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Napa where the Salvation Army culinary school is a recipe for success.

The first grapes of the wine country harvest are coming in
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This week's high temperatures are putting a little pressure on the grape harvest in the North Bay. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports Napa Valley winemakers started picking this week and are quickly ramping up since the hot weather accelerates ripening.

Meet Fran Lemos, American Canyon's unofficial historian

We met up with 89 year old Fran Lemos at the house her late husband built.  The same one she's lived in for more than seven decades since before American Canyon was American Canyon.

Lake Berryessa's Canyon Fire, among the first of the season, 60 percent contained
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A grassfire is 60 percent contained in rural Napa County Monday. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports the Canyon Fire at Lake Berryessa burned some rugged terrain, but firefighters say they were able to stop the blaze's forward progress. However there are still roadblocks in effect.