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Napa Co.: Fuel Spill, Crash Block Lane Of Southbound State Route 29

A traffic collision and fuel spill blocked the right lane of southbound state Route 29 near state Route 221 in Napa County on Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. As of 7:52 a.m., the CHP reported a severe traffic alert for Route 29, south of the north junction...

Napa County, CA · 1d
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Napa native investing love and money into Napa nightlife

A lifetime ago, as a teenager attending Vintage High School, John Truchard was more interested in farming than in music and art. Fast forward to today, and some consider him the King of Napa nightlife. The nickname is not hyperbole; over the last decade, Truchard has emerged as the face...

Napa, CA · 1d
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North State will have a new Democratic congressman

The so-called blue wave reached California’s inland North State on Tuesday, flipping a congressional seat Republicans have held for more than a decade. Democrat Mike McGuire will be the new U.S. House representative for California’s 1st congressional district. He defeated Republican incumbent James Gallagher. The outcome was projected...

California · 3d
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CA-4 race remains close between Eric Jones, Mike Thompson

Napa County, CA · 10h

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See Sonoma County November 2026 election results

Mike McGuire will face James Gallagher in California's Congressional District 1, a seat redistricted by Proposition 50. Mike Silva and John Carli face in a runoff in Solano County Board of Supervisors District 4, which covers Vacaville and Dixon. 🗳️ View more county results: Alameda | Contra Costa | Marin...

Sonoma County, CA · 3d

Grandview Independent

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Rotten egg smell: 34,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide released over 42 hours

About 33,900 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 1,620 pounds of ammonia were released from a flare stack at Chevron's Richmond refinery over 42 hours, the company says. The release caused the rotten egg smell that spread across Richmond and San Pablo starting the night of October

Richmond, CA · 1d

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Napa County Eyes Winery Rule Changes as Industry Downturn Deepens

Napa County is weighing changes that could let wineries welcome walk-in visitors and expand production limits for small operations, after the Board of Supervisors discussed potential amendments aimed at easing pressure on an industry battered by a prolonged downturn. The changes are modest compared to what wine-industry groups say they actually need, and they still require approval from the Board of Supervisors before taking effect.

Napa County, CA · 17h

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First flu-related death in Solano County reported

(FOX40.COM) — A 64-year-old is dead after contracting the flu, according to the Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division. “Flu still kills and we’re currently seeing high numbers of cases,” Dr. Cameron Kaiser, acting Solano County Health officer said. “Our thoughts go out to this person’s family and loved ones. Getting […]

Solano County, CA · 19h

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Tom Schwedhelm reflects on District 4 race as ballot counting continues

Tom Schwedhelm speaks with supporters at his election night watch party at Russian River Brewing Co. in Winsor on Nov. 3, 2026. According to preliminary election results, which surely will change as more ballots are counted this week, Melanie Bagby has a slight lead over Tom Schwedhelm in the race for the District 4 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. KRCB News caught up with Schwedhelm at his Election Night watch party in Russian River Brewery in Windsor, prior to polls closing.

Sonoma County, CA · 2d

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News photos: California tourist railroad introduces America 250 locomotive

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s never too late for another America 250 locomotive. The River Fox Train, an excursion operation in Yolo County, this week introduced a new America 250 locomotive, a wrapped genset unit featuring the U.S. and California flags, a depiction of the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, and America 250 branding. The [...] Read More...

Yolo County, CA · 22h

Willits News

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Finding History Day to celebrate ‘things that tell the story of the county’

It’s hard to deny the romance of tales of sunken treasure or the drama of discovering long lost pieces of our collective stories. But a group of local history enthusiasts have been swimming in those waters — literally — for years. Members of the all-volunteer, nonprofit Sonoma...

Sonoma County, CA · 2d

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Sebastopol: Police To Investigate Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant Graffiti As Hate Crime

A string of anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant messages left on walls around downtown Sebastopol earlier this week is being investigated as a hate crime, the city announced Thursday. Article continues below this ad. Early Tuesday morning, the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Building, along with walls in...

Sebastopol, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Newsom appoints Nate Ballard to state board 5 years after Napa domestic violence case

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime political adviser and former San Francisco aide to the State Historical Resources Commission, five years after he was sentenced in a domestic violence case.

California · 13h

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Jackie Elward Declares Victory in North Bay Assembly Race Targeted by Silicon Valley

Rohnert Park City Councilmember Jackie Elward declared victory on Wednesday morning in a closely watched Assembly race in the North Bay that drew millions of dollars in outside spending and became a proxy fight between labor unions and Big Tech. The Associated Press has not yet called the race, but...

Marin County, CA · 2d

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San Rafael: Parks Crew Removes Invasive Plant From Lagoon Park

A Marin County Parks crew at Lagoon Park removed water primrose, an invasive aquatic plant, from the shoreline on Thursday afternoon. Water primrose is the common name for several aquatic plants in the Ludwigia genus, and one invasive species, Uruguay water primrose (Ludwigia hexapetala), is known to grow in waterways in California.

Marin County, CA · 1d

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Vallejo: City Council To Discuss Reprimand For Mayor's Conduct

Vallejo leaders will discuss a "pattern of questionable behavior" by Mayor Andrea Sorce at next week's City Council meeting, according to the agenda. At their regular Tuesday meeting, the council will publicly review a resolution to condemn Sorce's conduct, which includes "use of her position in an attempt to improperly influence decisions of City staff," according to a staff report.

Vallejo, CA · 1d

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Voters back Hercules sales tax

The vote in favor of a Measure P sales tax in Hercules has an 8-point lead, with 54% saying yes, preliminary election results show, meaning consumers likely will be paying more on purchases in the city beginning in April. Measure P will add one cent on every dollar of taxable...

Hercules, CA · 1d

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Historic Aguillon Cottage Targeted for Community Restoration in Sonoma

Efforts are underway to repair and save the historic Aguillon Cottage, a Folk Victorian landmark in Sonoma’s Depot Historic District that has fallen into severe disrepair after years of neglect. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, built in the late 19th century as a guest house for train travelers, the...

Sonoma, CA · 1d

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Marin Co.: County To Consider Moratorium On Detention Facilities

Plans for federal immigration detention facilities near Gilroy and Dublin have highlighted a gap in Marin County's planning regulations, according to a county announcement issued late Tuesday. Next week, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an approach used by other local governments to enact building regulations that...

Marin County, CA · 2d

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Vallejo: Key Replacement Part For Mare Island Bridge To Be Installed Monday

A key part for repair of Vallejo's Mare Island Causeway Bridge is expected to be installed Monday, more than two years after the drawbridge got stuck in the down position, the city said. The 165-foot vertical lift bridge, built in 1934 to connect the city with the Mare Island Naval...

Vallejo, CA · 19h