Napa winemaker hires AI apprentice to refine winemaking process

There's plenty of talk about how artificial intelligence has the potential to simplify workflows for office employees across a range of industries, but its uses may reach much further. As one Napa County vintner can attest, A.I. may have a place in agriculture.

Children killed in suspected DUI in Napa identified

Two children killed in a suspected DUI crash have been identified by the Napa County Coroner’s Office. The kids' mother has been arrested.

Luxury hotel bans children at some California locations

An upscale luxury hotel brand has made some of its California locations kid-free. The policy bans guests under the age of 18.

PG&E costly power line 'undergrounding' moving ahead

PG&E continues to underground powerlines to slash wildfire risk. Customers are noticing the hit to their wallet, but PG&E says the changes will pay off in the long run.

San Francisco man sentenced to prison for storage facility sexual assault, kidnapping

A San Francisco man has been sentenced to state prison and is required to register as a sex offender for life after sexually assaulting a woman last year, officials say. 

Napa man sentenced to 6 months in jail for deaths of Oregon biking couple

The man found responsible for the deaths of an Oregon couple bicycling along a road in Napa was sentenced to one year in jail on Friday, according to the Napa County District Attorney's Office.

Founder of famed Slanted Door restaurants dies at age 62

The Slanted Door's Charles Phan has died. The visionary chef came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam when he was 13. He built a network of high-end restaurants serving modern Vietnamese food.

Home prices fell in this Bay Area county, the region's only county to see a decline

New figures show the median home price in California increased last year, and in the Bay Area, there was a tale of two counties, with one seeing a price surge, while another saw a decline.

BottleRock 2025 lineup is out. Bay Area's Green Day among headliners

The lineup for this year’s BottleRock festival in Napa was released on Monday with a long-beloved Bay Area band playing for the first time at the renowned three-day music event.

Convicted Northern California serial rapist sentenced to life in prison

Convicted serial rapist Santiago Torres Mendez Jr was sentenced to 215 years to life in prison on Wednesday without the possibility of parole, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. 

Several North Bay roads closed due to flooding

Several roads remained closed in Sonoma County on Friday afternoon because of flooding from overnight rain.

Inflatable holiday décor sparks fire at North Bay home

Officials are reminding residents to be mindful of their holiday decoration this season after a Yountville resident's home suffered fire damage from an inflatable.

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.

American Canyon coach pleads guilty to molesting student

A former coach with American Canyon High School's cross-country team pleaded guilty to child molestation and other sexual offenses against two victims, including a student, the Napa County District Attorney announced.