Palm Tree Music Festival expands to a two-day Napa event this fall with Kygo, Zedd and Disclosure headlining. VIP Palm Club and resort packages are part of the offering.

Petaluma native Kane Parsons, 20, turned his viral YouTube series into Backrooms — an A24 hit that opened to roughly $81M domestically. It’s already a global success story.

Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway May 29–31 with F1 guests, a Porsche Sprint Challenge appearance, ride‑alongs and an on‑site Cars & Bids auction. Expect paddock access, VIP packages and family bundles.

Golfery of Marin will open in San Rafael this summer, pairing five indoor simulator bays with co‑working rooms and self‑pour drinks. Soft opening is targeted for late June.

A $15 million Royal Jackpot scratcher was sold at a Cloverdale Quik Stop; the prize is unclaimed and the retailer stands to receive roughly $75,000 under Lottery rules.

Analog Reunion, formerly Cosmico, moves to Wildhaven Sonoma for a screen-free weekend of music, tastings and workshops in mid‑May.

Keith Urban will headline Country Summer in Santa Rosa June 12–14. Early‑bird three‑day passes start at $185 and new VIP packages are part of the rollout.

BottleRock will drop its 2026 lineup this Tuesday; three‑day general‑admission tickets go on sale Wednesday for the May 22–24 festival in Napa.

Turns out Four Seasons has been operating an absurdly expensive around-the-world jet service for a decade, and Napa earned a spot on the itinerary starting in 2026. If you're reading this, you probably can't afford it.

BottleRock Napa Valley has announced its 2025 lineup, featuring Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan, with ticket sales starting January 14.

Sonoma Raceway has completed its first track repaving in over 20 years, aiming to enhance the racing experience for upcoming events like the NASCAR weekend in June.

A Mega Millions ticket sold at Napa Bowl in California won $1.5 million by matching five numbers. The jackpot, however, was not won and has increased to $394 million.

The Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with free, family-friendly environmental activities on February 10 at Milt Brandt Visitor Center.