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.

A district-commissioned engineering review finds the Golden Gate Bridge is highly resilient to ship strikes, with estimated collapse odds far below modern benchmarks.

A landslide blocked the westbound lane of SR‑116 at Laurel Dell Avenue near Monte Rio on Sunday, forcing single‑lane traffic while crews respond. Check 511 and Caltrans for updates.

Assemblymember Diane Papan’s bill would let San Mateo cities bar under‑12 riders from Class 1 and 2 e‑bikes, pairing warnings and small fines with required data reporting. The move follows local crashes and a county safety forum.

City leaders asked the county to study alternative flight procedures after residents reported louder, more frequent overflights tied to a new FAA approach.

An 80‑foot bridge on Dry Creek Road replaces a 100‑year‑old one‑lane crossing. One lane opened this week and full access is expected in early May.

Bolinas’ utility shut off running water Saturday after crews found a “substantial” leak. Officials urged residents to store water while repairs proceed.

Two projects will repave streets, replace utilities and add protected bike lanes in Coffey Park and Rincon Valley. Contracts are in place and work starts this spring.

A regional transit overhaul launches April 12, boosting SMART trains and retooling Golden Gate buses along Highway 101 to speed trips and improve connections.

Napa and the Army Corps broke ground April 1 on a new phase that will add miles of floodwall, restore riverbank habitat and extend the River Trail. Federal funds and county filings set the work in motion.

Ten Cloverdale streets are slated for major repairs in 2027 using Measure DD sales-tax proceeds; the council chose to spend existing revenue instead of issuing bonds.