Napa
Coverage of Napa in the Nexus archive.
- Denver cyclists get wheel dirty with DIY street-sweeping plan
Denver cyclists are addressing debris in bike lanes by proposing a bicycle-powered street sweeper. The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure currently uses two sweepers, cleaning downtown bike lanes twice weekly and others monthly. Cyclists aim to purchase a $4,500 trailer-based sweeper designed by a California engineering duo, seeking community support and city grants.
- Climate change could redraw California wine country maps
Climate change may reduce grape cultivation suitability in California's historic wine regions like Napa and Sonoma, while areas such as Mendocino and Monterey counties could become new wine production hubs due to improved climatic conditions. A study in Frontiers in Climate highlights adaptation strategies like shifting grape varieties or harvest times to address climate impacts.
- Earthquake near Santa Rosa rattles North Bay Tuesday afternoon
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Santa Rosa rattled the North Bay, with tremors felt in Napa and St. Helena. The epicenter was 17 miles east-northeast of Santa Rosa and 19.6 miles north of Sonoma, according to the USGS. A smaller quake also occurred.
- The Napa estate that birthed ‘Two Buck Chuck’ sold at auction for a bargain $10.1M
The 42-acre St. Helena estate in Napa, once owned by Charles Shaw and known for producing 'Two Buck Chuck', was sold at auction for $10.1 million, significantly below its initial $35 million asking price in 2024.
- Americans are spending billions on wine trips, and 2026’s most surprising vineyards are nowhere near Napa
Americans are investing billions in wine travel, with a growing portion of spending directed toward vineyards outside traditional regions like Napa. The article highlights shifting trends in wine tourism, emphasizing destinations beyond well-known areas such as Bordeaux and Tuscany.
- The new cost that crushes struggling Napa grape growers
A new cost is impacting struggling Napa grape growers, described as another chapter in bureaucratic brilliance.
- Inside Gavin Newsom’s hidden wine empire as filings expose insane earnings
Gavin Newsom's economic disclosures reveal a sprawling booze empire spanning Napa, Tahoe, and San Francisco.
- Napa climber is the 1st Puerto Rican woman to summit Mount Everest
Nicole Santiago of Napa became the first woman from Puerto Rico to summit Mount Everest. She discussed her journey with ABC7.
- June primary election: Bay Area and top California race results
The June primary election in California includes Bay Area counties and state-level races. Voters can return mail ballots by June 2, with top-two candidates advancing to the November general election. Results will be updated after polls close on June 2.
- Contra Costa County June 2026 election results
Contra Costa County June 2026 election results are part of a series covering multiple counties in California. Election updates will be provided after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, including the California governor's race primary results.
- San Mateo County June 2026 election results
San Mateo County's June 2026 election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The article also references election results for other counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma, as well as statewide results in California.
- San Francisco June 2026 election results
The article reports on the June 2026 election results in San Francisco and other California counties. Election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
- California June 2026 primary election results
The June 2026 primary election results in California will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Counties such as Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma are included in the election results tracking.
- Pest with ‘no cure’ sparks panic at Napa vineyards as urgent alert issued
The glassy-winged sharpshooter, a pest spreading incurable Pierce’s disease, was discovered in 220 grapevines sold at Costco Wholesale in Napa. The outbreak threatens California’s wine industry, prompting an urgent alert.
- General Motors to pay $12.75M over alleged California driver data sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle a California consumer protection lawsuit alleging secret collection and sale of drivers' personal data. The lawsuit was brought by California prosecutors over General Motors' OnStar system. The settlement resolves allegations of improper disclosure and consent.