This North Bay city is getting its first Costco — expect a large wine selection

People have been camping out ahead of a new Costco opening in Napa. The long-awaited store is the first in the area and will have one of largest wine selections among all of Costco stores, the retailer said.

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in the North Bay ahead of Red Flag Warning
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The Bay Area will be under a Red Flag Warning starting at 11 p.m. Thursday, continuing through Saturday at 5 p.m. Tom Vacar reports on the fire danger and possible power shutoffs from Napa County.

Northern Lights visible in the Bay Area just north of Napa

It was a "total light show" in the North Bay on Thursday evening. A KTVU photographer captured an astronomical phenomenon known as a geomagnetic storm. The intense aurora produced by the storm is more commonly referred to as the Northern Lights.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Napa-based group preserving their heritage through dance
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Ballet Folklorico el "Valle" de St. Helena founded by Alicia Martinez offers free folkloric dance classes. Group has participated in cultural events in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Calistoga, St. Helena, Napa, Vallejo, Vacaville, and San Jos?.

California home prices, sales forecasted to spike amid lower interest rates

Call it a Catch-22 for prospective home buyers in California. Good news is that interest rates are finally coming down. But with lower rates, buyers are returning to the market, which is expected to heat up competition and drive up prices.

2 killed in Napa shooting: Suspect in custody after chase, self-inflicted gunshot wound

A man is in custody after allegedly killing a man and a woman at a Napa apartment complex on Thursday. According to police, the suspect led law-enforcement officials on a chase where he eventually shot and injured himself and was hospitalized. 

Artem Chigvintsev won’t face charges after domestic violence arrest

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Artem Chigvintsev will not face criminal charges following his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence last month, the district attorney's office said.

2 cars exchange gunfire in American Canyon

American Canyon police are asking the public for information after gunfire was reportedly exchanged between two cars Monday night, according to witnesses.

Fire temporarily closes Highway 128 near Monticello Dam in Napa County

A vegetation fire early Thursday morning temporarily shut down Highway 128 near the Monticello Dam, according to Napa County and Cal Fire.

DWTS star Artem Chigvintsev arrested on DV charge in Napa County

A ‘Dancing With the Stars’ dancer was booked Thursday in Napa County Jail on a domestic violence charge, according to jail records. 

Calistoga woman fights for life after police car struck her

A well-loved restaurant server in the tight-knit community of Calistoga is fighting for her life after being hit by a police vehicle less than two weeks ago.

CHP identifies Calistoga officer who struck 22-year-old woman

The California Highway Patrol has identified the Calistoga officer who struck a 22-year-old woman walking in a crosswalk and sending her to the hospital with serious head injuries.

Calistoga police officer hits 22-year-old pedestrian: CHP

A Calistoga police officer hit a 22-year-old woman walking in the street on Monday evening while driving a department patrol car, prompting a California Highway Patrol investigation.

Napa's Vida Valiente Winery helps first generation students at Stanford
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Vida Valiente, which just opened a tasting salon in downtown Napa, is donating $100 of each bottle of its flagship Cabernet Sauvignon toward funding the Vida Valiente Foundation. The foundation, which partners with Stanford University, fully funds the tuition for 25-35 first generation, low-income students, for all four years. Co-Founder Susana Cueva Drumwright sat down with KTVU's Betty Yu.

Resentencing denied for couple convicted in 3-year-old's murder

Convicted killers Sara Krueger and Ryan Warner serving life in prison were denied resentencing in the “brutal" murder of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher.

After years of rebuilding, iconic Napa wineries reopen with high-tech, fire-resistant upgrades

Signorello Estate in Napa and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga have reopened with state-of-the-art upgrades after years of renovations and construction. They were devastated in separate wildfires that tore through wine country.

CHP K9 detects large cache of meth, worth $250K, during traffic stop

A California Highway Patrol K9 was being credited for helping to uncover 70 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Napa County.

Ryan Seacrest's Bay Area estate just hit the market for $22M

Look inside the expansive and private Napa Valley estate owned by television and radio superstar Ryan Seacrest. The remodeled property recently hit the market for $22 million.

Bay Area cities cancel July 4 festivities because of extreme heat

The extreme heat and fire danger is spurring Bay Area cities to cancel July 4 activities for the health and safety of their residents.