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Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged in Napa County with a misdemeanor hit-and-run and an infraction for an unsafe turning movement after allegedly damaging a parked Tesla on July 3 and leaving the scene; deputies later located him and prosecutors say those actions form the basis of the charges. He is due in Napa County Superior Court on Aug. 14, and has previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI in 2022.
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, may face misdemeanor charges after a July Napa County hit-and-run in which he struck a parked car and fled; no injuries were reported, a breathalyzer showed no alcohol, and the Napa County District Attorney will decide whether to file charges, with the DMV asked to evaluate his ability to drive given his age. Pelosi previously pleaded guilty to DUI in 2022.
Paul Pelosi apologized to the owner of a parked car after a hit-and-run in Napa County; he admitted he hit something and drove away, with his vehicle later becoming disabled. Authorities said he was not intoxicated, no arrest was made, and the Napa County District Attorney will consider possible misdemeanor charges.
Paul Pelosi could face a misdemeanor charge after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run in Yountville, California, where a parked car sustained major damage. No injuries were reported; authorities found Pelosi with front-end damage about a quarter-mile away. He reportedly apologized and officials sent the case to the DMV to determine whether he can continue driving, a standard step for older drivers. The report also notes Pelosi’s 2022 DUI misdemeanor conviction and related probation, though no alcohol was involved in this incident.
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing hit-and-run charges in Napa County after authorities say he struck a parked car in Yountville and drove away. Deputies say Pelosi admitted to hitting something but didn’t know what, and a preliminary test found no alcohol in his system. He was not arrested; the case was referred to the Napa County District Attorney for prosecution. Pelosi apologized to the car owner, and this is noted as his second Napa County car crash, following a 2022 DUI conviction.
Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run in Yountville, Napa County, California, after allegedly striking a legally parked car, briefly stopping, then driving away; there were no injuries. Deputies later found Pelosi’s car with severe front-end damage about a quarter-mile away. He was not arrested, and authorities say the incident could lead to a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene, with the California DMV determining his continued ability to drive—an ordinary step for older drivers. Pelosi has a prior DUI conviction in 2022, for which he served a short jail term and probation. The episode follows a separate 2022 assault on the Pelosi home.
Paul Pelosi, 86, was involved in a crash in Yountville, Napa County, when his convertible struck a parked car, then drove off. A witness helped police locate him; he admitted hitting something but said he didn’t know what. Alcohol was ruled out after a preliminary test showed a BAC of 0.00, and he was not arrested at the scene. The case has been forwarded to the Napa County District Attorney for formal review, with a DMV re-evaluation referral also anticipated.
Napa County has confirmed a measles case—the county's first since 2012—in a child who was not vaccinated and had traveled to South Carolina, which is dealing with a large outbreak; CA CDPH is coordinating follow-up and vaccination outreach, while officials say there is no current public health threat to the general population in Napa. Separately, Santa Clara County detected measles in wastewater from Palo Alto’s sewershed, but officials cautioned the source is unknown and follow-up testing found no further evidence in the water; national measles cases rose to record levels in 2025, underscoring the importance of the two-dose MMR vaccine for lifelong immunity.
A wildfire in California's Napa County, called the Pickett Fire, has burned nearly 6,803 acres since Thursday, prompting mandatory evacuations and ongoing firefighting efforts, with the cause still under investigation amid a regional heat wave.
The Pickett fire in Napa County, fueled by hot and dry conditions, has grown to 6,803 acres, prompting evacuations and threatening homes and vineyards, but firefighters have contained 11% of it with no confirmed structural damage as of Sunday.
Evacuations are underway in Napa County, California, as the Pickett Fire burns nearly 4,690 acres with only 7% containment, while other wildfires, including the Flat Fire in Oregon, threaten communities amid dry conditions. The Pickett Fire, distinct from the 2020 Glass Fire, is fueled by slope and fuels without extreme weather, and extensive firefighting resources are deployed to contain it.
Health officials in Sonoma and Napa counties are monitoring new COVID-19 subvariants, referred to as FLiRT, through wastewater. These subvariants, which include strains like JN.1 and KP, are more transmissible but do not cause more severe disease. Current levels are low, and officials recommend following standard health guidelines such as vaccination, hand washing, and masking to protect against the virus.
A resident in Napa County, California, died and five others were put on ventilators after contracting Legionnaires' disease from contaminated tap water. The outbreak, which occurred in July 2022, was traced back to poorly-maintained water system cooling towers that allowed bacteria to contaminate the water supply. A total of 14 confirmed cases and three suspected cases were reported, with 10 patients requiring intensive care and five needing ventilators. Investigations revealed a lack of proper maintenance at the facilities, including low levels of chlorine in the cooling towers. Legionnaires' disease can be life-threatening and is typically spread through air conditioning units, showers, and tap water.
Two cyclists, identified as Christian Deaton, 52, and Michelle Deaton, 48, visiting from Portland, Oregon, were killed in Napa County when a load of wood in the back of a flatbed truck shifted and struck them. Christian Deaton was pronounced dead at the scene, while Michelle Deaton succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The driver of the truck remained at the scene, and the cause of the collision is under investigation. The Napa County Bicycle Coalition expressed their condolences and called for safer streets for all road users.