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Category Archives: Napa
Wildfires Scorch 200 Acres in Napa and Sonoma Counties
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(BCN) Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to battle three large vegetation fires in Sonoma and Napa counties this afternoon. The biggest of the three blazes is the Yellow Fire in Sonoma County, which has burned at least 125 acres of … Continue reading
News Pix: Chez Panisse Fire; 'Bay Lights' Sparkle on West Span; Memorializing Teen Death
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Chez Panisse, the Berkeley restaurant known the world over for its innovative cuisine, was struck by a fire at 3 a.m. While the flames were mostly contained to the front porch, the restaurant is closed until further notice. The source … Continue reading
Why San Francisco and Napa Have Been Ranked as the Happiest Cities in America
The sun! The wine! The attractions! It's enough to make you go, "OMG! I <3 <3 <3 NorCal! LOL" Tweet that, and you could help your community earn recognition as one of America's happiest cities. That's how it worked with … Continue reading
News Pix: Super Bowl Prep; East Bay Underground; Right to Life Protest
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In a recently published book, ‘Bay Area Underground', Matt Werner and Joe Sciarrillo chronicle the major social movements and cultural events in the Bay Area over the last five years. This photo shows an East Bay Bike Party at Cesar … Continue reading
Why Monterey Beat Napa as California's Top 'Wine Destination'
Growing up in Berkeley, I never had any doubt about which direction to head for the wine country: North. I went either to Sonoma County, where years ago I helped my family put in 35 acres of Sauvignon Blanc, or … Continue reading
Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the Bay Area, 2012/2013 Edition
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Don't go over your city or county's Christmas tree composting/recycling cliff. Find out when and how to get rid of that tree with our annual guide. No county or city accepts flocked or decorated trees for curbside pickup, although some … Continue reading
Bay Area Flood Warnings and Watches
Update Sunday, Dec 23: Latest warnings and watches here.
A Decade of Flood Engineering in Napa Awaits Test From Nature
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When this kind of "atmospheric river" bears down on the North Bay, folks in downtown Napa keep one eye on the sky and the other on the historically mischievous river that loops through the middle of town. With 21 "serious" … Continue reading
Amazon's New Online Wine Shop: Industry Friend or Foe?
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The world’s largest e-commerce site began its third foray into the world of wine Thursday. Amazon.com says customers can now order online from a list of nearly a thousand wines from around the country. KQED News anchor Stephanie Martin spoke … Continue reading
GOP Senators Call Wine Train Project 'Tax Dollar Sinkhole'
From the Bay Citizen No-bid contracts cost taxpayers big money, and that’s one reason the $79 million Napa Valley Wine Train flood-control project has become a “tax dollar sinkhole,” two U.S. senators say. In a statement issued yesterday in response … Continue reading
