Napa Wine War: Family Vineyard Battles County Over $4 Million Judgment
Pacific Legal Foundation asked a judge to vacate a nearly $4 million judgment against Hoopes Vineyard, arguing the fines and fees are unconstitutionally excessive. The move adds a national legal voice to a years‑long Napa enforcement fight.
Napa College Cuts Adaptive PE Program Amid Budget Shortfall
Trustees approved 33 position cuts and will discontinue Napa Valley College’s adaptive physical education program starting in 2026–27, a change administrators say is driven by projected budget shortfalls. The decision drew a packed meeting and hours of public comment.
San Francisco Firefighters Fume After Health Board Sides With Blue Shield
San Francisco's Health Service System backed Blue Shield in a disputed denial of immunotherapy for retired firefighter Ken Jones, a ruling that has left his family and fellow firefighters furious. The decision raises fresh questions about how the city reviews coverage disputes.












