ST. HELENA, Calif. – An upscale luxury hotel brand has made some of its California locations kid-free. Alila Hotels is part of the Hyatt family and has three locations in California, including one in the Bay Area in St. Helena.

What we know:

The Napa Valley site has in place an adult-only policy, banning anyone under the age of 18 from staying at the resort. 

The hotel boasts being in the heart of Wine Country, offering the best of the region. 

“Alila Napa Valley is a journey of epicurean discovery in a scenic landscape rich with culture and history. Here, expansive vineyard views and golden sunsets showcase the region’s unspoiled beauty,” the hotel’s website said.

The hotel also notes, “Alila Napa Valley is an adult-only hotel (18+).” 

It’s unclear how long the no-children policy has been in place. 

But the Alila’s Marea Beach location in Encinitas, in San Diego County, recently adopted the rule, making the change to becoming an “adult-only” resort last month.

On its website, the hotel wrote, “This transition allows us to provide a serene and tranquil environment tailored to adult travelers seeking relaxation, exploration and a peaceful stay by the beach .”

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Policy shift 

Alila also has a third California location in Big Sur. The resort, which previously had an adult-only policy in place, said it recently made a shift in its rule, to allow children at its site, accommodating families with suites set aside that are more kid-friendly.

But Alila Ventana Big Sur also noted it does make sure guests know that the site may not be suited for children, explaining it has a clothing optional area that parents may not be comfortable with. 

The property is situated on the rugged Pacific Coast, surrounded by nature and wildlife, which can also be a deterrent for families with young kids, Alila Ventana Big Sur said. 

The hotel explained that for its guests considering bringing their children, it offers information about its nearby sister property, Carmel Valley Ranch, which has kids’ activities on site and a property geared toward a family atmosphere. 

Pets allowed

At both the Encinitas and Big Sur properties, Alila does allow pets for a fee of $150 per dog.

The Napa Valley hotel does not allow pets.

Dig deeper:

There are questions about whether the adult-only rule violates any discrimination laws.

KTVU reached out to the California Civil Rights Department and asked about the lawfulness of Alila’s policy.

In an email, a spokesperson responded, “We’re generally unable to provide legal advice or analysis regarding specific applications of California’s civil rights laws,” but the agency went on to share a fact sheet on California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act which seeks to provide consumer discrimination protections by businesses.

Under the Unruh Act, California businesses, including hotels, are required to provide “full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges or services” without discriminating based on more than a dozen criteria, including sex, race, disability, and immigration status.

The list did not include age as a “protected characteristic.”

An example of a violation of the Unruh Act would be if a hotel charged an extra service fee only to guests of a certain racial group, but not to other guests.

‘Reasonable’ service restrictions allowed  

The law also noted that businesses are allowed to limit access to who can receive services, but there has to be a rational reason behind the restriction. 

“A business may establish reasonable policies that are ‘rationally related to the services performed and the facilities provided,’” the Unruh Act fact sheet stated. 

The example used is a rental car agency that refuses to rent vehicles to drivers under the age of 25.

KTVU reached out to Hyatt and Alila for an official response as to whether there were any concerns about violations stemming from the adult-only policy but had not heard back in time for the publication of this story. 

Front desk representatives, who were not speaking in an official capacity, noted that from their experience, they had not heard of any complaints about the kid-free rule.   

Don’t be fooled by the weekend’s warm temperatures, you’ll need your rain jacket again as forecasters are predicting an incoming cold front with moderate to heavy rains in Southern California. A storm is first expected to drench San Diego County on Monday night before an atmospheric river storm soaks the L.A. region midweek, posing a threat to burn scar areas.

Even though residents across the Los Angeles region should still have sunny skies Monday, there will be a 10-degree dip in temperatures to the low 60s and a 50% chance of showers Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

An atmospheric river is expected to arrive early Wednesday, bringing heavy precipitation along the coast of California through Thursday, with significant impacts to mountain areas as it moves east toward the end of the week.

Rain will first hit San Diego County on Monday night, potentially causing roadway ponding and leading to hazardous driving conditions and minor flooding in urban areas. Orange County and the Inland Empire are expected to receive less than an inch of rain from Monday night through Tuesday. Southern California deserts will also see some rain, likely less than a tenth of an inch, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say a second system, the atmospheric river, will follow, moving through the coastal basin and bringing about an inch of rain.

The heaviest downpour is expected to occur in mountain areas Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday, with a chance of roadway and flash flooding, mudslides and possible debris flows near recent burn scars.

Here’s how the atmospheric river will affect the coastal, valley and mountain areas of Southern California.

Coastal and valley communities

The coastal and valley communities can expect 1 to 2 inches of rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday.

During this time, there’s a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms with brief, heavy downpours that could cause significant roadway flooding, or debris flows in recent burn scars.

There is also a potential for peak wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph, possibly causing downed tree branches and power outages.

If you experience a power outage:

• Stay home. Streetlights may be out, and debris may be flying around.
• Avoid opening the fridge or freezer. Food can be safe for up to four hours even without power.
• Don’t light candles. It’s a fire hazard; use a battery-powered flashlight instead.
• Unplug electronics and appliances that aren’t plugged into a surge protector.
• Avoid using your phone and laptop if possible to conserve the batteries for emergencies.

Mountain and desert areas

Residents in mountain areas can expect 2 to 4 inches of rainfall and an inch for desert areas, as well as heavy snow in some locations.

The mountains have a higher chance of rainfall, meaning an elevated chance of significant flooding or debris flows near recent burn scars. Those that could be at risk include areas that burned in the Palisades, Hurst, Kenneth, Sunset and Eaton fires.

According to the National Weather Service, travel may become delayed or hazardous in certain areas due to the rainfall, mountain snow and gusty winds.

If you have to drive in the rain, officials from the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department advise the following:

• Slow down. Leave plenty of distance between your car and other cars on the road.
• Avoid driving through areas prone to flooding, and never bypass street barriers.
• Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway or flowing stream.

Snow levels

Forecasters predict snow in mountain areas at elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 feet Wednesday, possibly dropping down to 2,500 feet on Thursday.

The San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains could see snow at around 6,000 feet elevation and 6,500 feet in the San Diego County mountains.

Heavy snow and strong winds, gusting from 40 to 60 mph, will probably have substantial impacts across the Sierra Nevada and Northern California.

Some highways may be impacted by snow Wednesday night through Friday morning, but especially Wednesday night into Thursday morning. They include:

• The 5 Freeway near Tejon Pass
• Highway 14 through the Antelope Valley foothills and near Acton
• Highway 33 north of Ojai
• Upper portions of Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County.

If you have to drive in the snow, Caltrans recommends you prepare:

• Check the roadway conditions including chain controls and road closures before you leave your residence or work site. You can do so by checking the Caltrans Quick Map online.
• Be sure you have a full tank of gas; it may be necessary to change your route or turn back during a bad storm.
• Build in some extra time to reach your destination. If there are storms or icy conditions, travel time can take longer.

A light, 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The temblor happened at 1:03 p.m. Pacific time about seven miles southwest of Westlake Village, Calif., data from the agency shows.

U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 4.2.

As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.

Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.