Toy-Gun 'Senior Assassins' Craze Has Calistoga Cops On High Alert
Calistoga police warned that the 'Senior Assassins' toy‑gun game can be mistaken for a real threat, prompting high‑risk police stops and possible legal trouble.
Secret Deal, Extra Water Rules: Napa Supes Put Arrow&Branch on a Short Leash
Supervisors approved extra well‑monitoring conditions tied to a confidential settlement over Arrow&Branch’s expansion while demanding the county review the full agreement first.
Jet Fuel Shock Has Sacramento Sweating Ahead Of Fire Season
A sudden spike in jet fuel has sent the cost of running California’s massive aerial firefighting fleet skyrocketing, complicating a budget built on bond and greenhouse funds.
West Coast Health Chiefs Urge Seniors To Roll Up Sleeves For Second COVID Shot
West Coast health officials recommend a second 2025–26 COVID‑19 vaccine dose for adults 65+ roughly six months after the first. Officials say the updated shots target JN.1 and are covered by Medicare Part B.
Shrimp Salad Dogs and Salty Licorice: Hej Hej Just Took Over a Bernal Heights Storefront
A former Bernal Heights bike shop is now selling 30 bins of Swedish candy, salty licorice, and hard-to-find Cheez Doodles — and grilling shrimp salad-topped hot dogs on the patio on Saturdays. You've got three weekends to make it happen.












