Napa County erased $5 million in loans to the Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District to help the Berryessa Highlands qualify for state and federal grants for water and sewer repairs. The move follows a local parcel tax approved in January.

Nearly 30,000 noise complaints swamped county records after new published departure paths funneled jets over West Sonoma County. County officials are asking the FAA for temporary changes while a study proceeds.

Lawmakers and the attorney general want clearer rules to stop high‑powered 'e‑motos' being sold as e‑bikes after a Mineta study found many schoolyard devices exceed legal limits.