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.

A bubblegum-pink brunch spot from La Fondita’s team has opened in downtown Santa Rosa, pairing Mexi‑brunch plates by day with burgers, pizza and tacos at night.

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.

Two people were hoisted from cliffs near the Golden Gate Bridge and cleared by paramedics; park rangers said they may be fined for going off posted trails.

Vine Hospitality informed staff on June 22, 2026, that Left Bank, LB Steak and Meso Modern Mediterranean will close across the Bay Area. Santana Row's dining scene is expected to be hit especially hard.

San Rafael approved a $208.2M budget that keeps police and fire funding intact but leaves projected gaps; staff are testing transfer‑tax and public‑safety ballot options.

A UCLA study finds stand‑replacing wildfires now scorch far more of California’s forests than in the 1980s, driven by warming and fuel buildup. Officials are expanding prescribed burns and thinning projects.

Officials warn Sonoma County faces an early, long fire season. Here’s what to know about evacuation tags, alerts and possible power shutoffs.

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.

A 100‑acre prescribed burn is scheduled at Castleview Ranch in Wild Horse Valley; crews say smoke may be visible across eastern Napa during daytime hours.

A 47-year-old Santa Rosa resident was arrested after allegedly setting an occupied RV on fire, prompting a multi‑agency response and a temporary road closure.