The Yountville Sun is publishing again under billionaire Gary Jabara, who promises editorial independence despite his deep business ties to town.

A DMV-approved partner is adding surprise fees to California registration bills while lawmakers struggle to rein in the model.

Registered nurses at Adventist Health St. Helena voted to join the California Nurses Association in an NLRB election, moving the unit toward formal bargaining.

Napa County and BayREN are expanding EASE Home to bring free or heavily subsidized insulation, duct sealing and induction cooktops to eligible residents. Sign‑up info and workshops are available.

PG&E plans targeted shutoffs Wednesday and Thursday across parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin as hot, windy conditions raise wildfire risk.

Napa’s one-night tally jumped 14% to 428 while Sonoma’s official count held near 1,951 — but a big youth spike and a larger by-name list have providers warning the picture is still fragile.

Napa County is asking residents to temporarily care for healthy found kittens while the animal shelter contains a spike in feline panleukopenia.

At Hopland, robots, drones and smart valves demoed for winegrowers — and Napa’s farmworker report shows the region is especially exposed to automation.

California has transferred 136 acres at Blues Beach to Kai Poma, returning state-held bluffs to Pomo stewardship while preserving daytime public access.

A state budget fight could leave Sonoma’s 211 helpline without live staff — advocates are pushing AB 1832 and a $20M ask before July 1.

Mill Valley marathon swimmer Catherine Breed has launched a staged 900‑mile coast swim, trailing a small support crew and stopping to spotlight local conservation groups.

Roseville‑based Adventist Health filed a WARN notice saying 125 positions will be cut across multiple California counties as it centralizes quality and risk teams.

Production and bottling staff at Rodney Strong have launched a rare union drive in Healdsburg, citing layoffs and rising costs. The push follows a May win at a Gallo plant and could reshape labor in wine country.