Concerns at Napa's La Onda festival after musicians' visas revoked

Festival-goers at a popular Napa concert were disheartened when the Trump administration pulled the visas of two Mexican bands -- saying that their lyrics glorify cartel violence -- a claim the bands dispute and music lovers say will cast a chilling effect on foreign artists wanting to play in the United States. 

Napa’s La Onda festival loses major act as Grupo Firme deals with Visa issues

Chart-topping regional Mexican band, cancels its Sunday appearance at Napa's La Onda Festival, after being denied entry into the United States. Now in its second year, La Onda has quickly become a major celebration of Latin music and culture in Northern California, with more than 60,000 attendees at its debut in 2024.

Napa winemaker 1st in US to produce wine from rare Japanese grape

Michelle Sakazaki is introducing American wine drinkers to Koshu, a rare pink grape from Japan, through her Napa-based label, Kazumi Wines. As the first in the U.S. to grow and produce this ancient varietal, she blends Japanese tradition with California innovation.

Napa winemaker hires AI apprentice to refine winemaking process

There's plenty of talk about how artificial intelligence has the potential to simplify workflows for office employees across a range of industries, but its uses may reach much further. As one Napa County vintner can attest, A.I. may have a place in agriculture.