Napa County Watchdog Appoints Interim Director Following Ouster

Commission appoints David Key interim leader as Watson Lane residents await a postponed annexation hearing.

Man Suspected Of Abusing Puppy, Facing Criminal Charges, In NorCal Court This Week

A veterinary exam of an injured puppy prompted an investigation, warrant, arrest, and felony case.

🌱 Patch AM: What will you discover at Napa’s free Fall Garden Faire Saturday?

Coming up on the Napa Patch calendar: Harvest Time Barn Sale Event: Saturday 9/26 from 9am until 1pm.

🌱 Patch AM: What Measure B’s new sales tax would mean for Napa residents

Spotted on the Napa calendar: Harvest Time Barn Sale Event: Saturday 9/26 from 9am until 1pm.

🌱 Patch AM: What happens if more wineries join the lawsuit against Napa County?

Spotted on the Napa calendar: Nancy Willis Open Studio

🌱 Patch AM: Gun, Rifle Ammo Found In Vehicle After East Bay Road Rage Suspect Drove To Napa Valley

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Gun, Rifle Ammo Found In Vehicle After East Bay Road Rage Suspect Drove To Napa Valley

Police found a handgun, loaded magazine, and rifle ammunition inside a white Ford SUV believed to be involved in an Oakland road rage.

🌱 Patch AM: Man Arrested In Puppy Abuse Wine Country Case

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Man Arrested In Puppy Abuse Wine Country Case

Police say veterinary staff found injuries consistent with physical abuse on a six-month-old pit bull.

🌱 Patch AM: Napa 'Empty Bowls' Fills Hearts And Raises Record $40K For Housing Resources

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Napa 'Empty Bowls' Fills Hearts And Raises Record $40K For Housing Resources

Sunday fundraiser supports food access, hunger relief, housing resources, and pathways to stability for families.

🌱 Patch AM: Napa Massage Therapist Faces Rape, Assault Charges

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Napa Massage Therapist Faces Rape, Assault Charges

Police arrested a 50-year-old man after two women reported assaults at a Jefferson Street business.

$12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On Napa Grocery Shelves

Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.

Napa Chefs Fill Bowls To Fight Homelessness

"Empty Bowls" event supports Abode Services and South Napa Homeless Shelter with soup, ceramics, and community.

Napa Steele Fire Map: See Steele Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire near Steele Canyon Road Wednesday.

Watch: Napa County Evacuation Warning Triggered By Steele Fire

Firefighters battle a 70-acre vegetation fire near Steele Canyon Road after flames erupted Wednesday morning.

Teens Took Off GPS Ankle Tracker Arrested In High-Speed North Bay Police Chase

A Chrysler exceeded 100 mph, used highway shoulders, spun out, and damaged a front tire.

Man Wanted On Oral Copulation With A Minor Arrested In Bay Area Traffic Stop

A man suspected of oral copulation with a minor posted $25,000 bail and left custody approximately four hours after his Napa booking.

Please Flush But Not Wipes, Napa

Plant officials urge residents to trash every wipe because none break down properly after flushing.

Napa Vintners Donate $1.8 Million For Wellness In Napa County Schools

Five nonprofits will expand counseling, screenings, peer support, and wellness services throughout Napa County schools.

After Rising From Flames, Napa Valley Winery Faces Crushing Debt, Bankruptcy

Court records show the Napa winery reported millions in liabilities and more than 100 creditors.

Victim Emails Reveal More Napa Jewelry Burglary Cases

Detectives recovered stolen jewelry and linked additional burglaries to a construction worker arrested last week.

Napa Prosecutors Charge Man With Starting Pickett Fire

Prosecutors charged a 45-year-old man with starting the Pickett Fire and causing millions in losses.

New Napa Nonprofit Puts Love For Daughter Behind Fund Offering $50K Grants

Napa nonprofits can seek up to $50,000 to support county residents with developmental disabilities this year.

Calistoga Seeks Longer Fairgrounds Deals For Revival

Longer operating agreements could help Calistoga attract private investment to revive its aging fairgrounds property.

Napa Supervisor Blasts CA Wildfire Resilience Funding Cuts

Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell urges lawmakers to restore funding as wildfire risks continue growing statewide.

North Bay Vintners Give $85,000 To Wildfire Initiative

Napa Vintners announced a grant to help map private firefighting resources and fund strategic wildfire resilience work countywide.

Firefighters Attack Napa Fires Amid Growing Regional Threats

Firefighters quickly stopped a Napa Valley blaze as crews mobilize across California and neighboring Nevada.

Inside California Forever’s High-Pressure Push to Fast-Track a Shipyard

Emails and text messages show how California Forever pressed Solano County officials to back fast-track legislation.

$1K Wine Country Lego Heist Thwarted, 3 Arrested

Officers recovered more than $1,000 in stolen Legos after police arrested three suspects Sunday in Napa.

Update: Search For Missing At-Risk Napa Man Ended

Benjamin Rowton, 34, was last seen Tuesday in Napa, prompting police to seek public help. The alert was cancelled Wednesday evening.

As Hackers Hold Records For Ransom, Bay Area City Calls Emergency Meeting

City leaders will weigh their response Tuesday after malware shut down departments and disrupted emergency services.

Injured Berryessa Hiker Rescued By Napa Crews

Crews transported an injured woman by boat Sunday after she broke her leg near Lake Berryessa.

Fraud Scams Prompt Police Safety Warning In Napa Valley

Officials urge residents to recognize common scams, protect personal information, and promptly report suspicious activity.

Police Increase Traffic Enforcement On SR 29

Officers target red-light runners, intersection blockers, and handheld cellphone use after residents reported rising violations.

Sheriff’s Deputy Charged In Secret Nude Recordings Of Wife Shared Online May Evade Prosecution: Napa DA

Judge pauses prosecution over D.A.'s objections in alleged secret recording and intimate-image sharing case involving former deputy.

After Years Of Fighting, A New Chapter For Napa's Contested 2,300 Acres

The renamed 2,300-acre preserve will welcome visitors in 2027 while protecting wildlife, watersheds, and rare native plants.

Napa College Approves Student Housing Awards For Stability

Foundation will provide $163,000 in rent assistance to 36 students living at River Trail Village this year.

Waymo Clears Bigger Path Toward Napa Valley

California approvals expand driverless territory, but Napa and Sonoma will have to wait a little longer to hail autonomous robotaxis today.

Is Your Siding Fire-Resistant Enough for Today’s Insurance Rules?

Insurance companies are tightening home requirements. Fire-resistant siding can protect your home—and your policy.