Napa’s Di Rosa Art Oasis Hits the Market as Locals Fight for Museum’s Future
After listing its 217‑acre Napa campus amid mounting deficits, di Rosa faces board changes and community pushback over a possible land sale and conservation deal.
Suisun’s Garbage Shakeup: Council Weighs $47 Million Recology Deal
Suisun City Council will consider a proposed 10‑year trash franchise this Tuesday; an evaluation panel has recommended Recology and staff propose a $46.21 first‑year rate.
MCE Power Shakeup: Board Fast-Tracks Governance Overhaul In Marin And Napa
After a damning civil grand jury report, Marin Clean Energy's board has hired a consultant to review governance. The assessment could reshape the agency's board and bylaws by fall.
Downtown Vacaville Tip Leads Cops To 57 Grams Of Suspected Fentanyl
An alert tip led Vacaville police to a downtown car where officers say they recovered about 57 grams of suspected fentanyl; a 28-year-old man was booked.
Cal Fire Slams Brakes On Backyard Burns Across Napa And The North Bay
Cal Fire has suspended outdoor residential burning in Napa and six North Bay counties. Officials urge residents to check permit status and use chipping or green‑waste options.
Gallo Leaves 20 Workers On The Vine As Lodi Crush Line Goes Quiet
E. & J. Gallo suspended crush operations at its Turner Road West plant in Lodi and laid off 20 workers as it shifts capacity across California. The company says impacted employees will get transition support.
Pink Pigeon Turns Up In Vacaville, Winds Up In Napa Wildlife Rescue
A Vacaville pigeon with a pink‑dyed wing was rescued by Napa Wildlife Rescue; advocates warn dyeing or releasing domestic birds often leaves them unable to survive.
Napa On Smoke Watch As Wineries Race To Decode ‘Ashtray’ Wines
Researchers at a June smoke summit said new screening tools and sensory work are closing the gap between lab numbers and what drinkers taste as Napa braces for an active fire season.
Napa Vines For Rent: Wineries Swap Corks For Campfires To Stay Afloat
As wine demand softens, Napa and North Bay family wineries are adding RV sites, chef tables and farm stays to steady income. New state rules make small, regulated camping easier.












