Santa Rosa Courtroom Gripped as Condor Club Boss Killing Unfolds
Court testimony this week filled in a timeline of the Oct. killing of Condor Club manager Mark Calcagni, and prosecutors say evidence ties two former employees to the attack.
Banks Bet $25 Million To Jolt Life Back Into San Francisco’s Ailing Downtown
A $25 million package led by the Downtown Development Corp. and major banks will target vacant storefronts on Powell Street and near Moscone Center to recruit tenants and revive foot traffic.
Napa Grand Jury Says County Playing By ICE Rules, But Wants Receipts
A Napa civil grand jury found local police and the sheriff largely comply with California limits on ICE cooperation, but urged more transparency and Spanish-language outreach.
Napa Wine Heavyweight Shakes Up C-Suite As Luxury Sips Slow
Constellation Brands warned U.S. high‑end wine demand is soft as Bill Newlands exits and Robert Mondavi prepares to reopen, raising pressure on Napa tasting rooms.
Silicon Valley Fine-Dining Legend Chez TJ Bows Out After 43 Years
Chez TJ announced it's closing after 43 years in an Instagram post that gave no final date. The Mountain View tasting-menu staple leaves a lasting legacy as a training ground for top chefs.












