A vegetation blaze near Knoxville sent smoke across Napa County Monday as crews and aircraft rushed to the scene. Officials urged residents to expect smoke and monitor updates.

A Napa judge denied release for a woman accused in a March 2025 crash that killed her two children, after prosecutors cited video and autopsy evidence.

Johnny Doughnuts opened its fifth shop at Santana Row this week, creating about 16 jobs and investing roughly $210K–$240K in the buildout. A sixth location at Napa’s Oxbow Public Market is next.

AB 1585 would force 'American' wine sold in California to be made from 100% U.S. grapes, touching off a rare industry split between growers and major producers. The measure passed the Assembly but hit resistance in the Senate after heavy lobbying.

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.

A $13M Sonoma estate sale underscores a two‑speed market: trophy properties trading at the top while county medians barely budge.

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.

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.

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.

Auction Napa Valley mixed top-tier lots with hometown touches — the fundraiser pulled in millions while Lawler’s $5 sandwiches fed crowds across the reimagined Mondavi estate.

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.

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.

NASCAR’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 returns to Sonoma Raceway June 26–28, bringing Cup-level action, pre‑race access and travel notes for Bay Area fans.