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Happy ending in months-long effort to rescue dog
Wine Country Animal Lovers is a donor-funded nonprofit that has grown over the years and assists with animals in Napa, Lake, and Sonoma counties.
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Napa Valley Insider Podcast - Episode 10: Jared Kimball & Napa Valley Aloft
In episode ten of the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Jared Kimball discusses transforming a family passion into Napa Valley Aloft, a top hot air balloon company. He explores local trends and addresses the safety of ballooning, sharing insights from his extensive experience.
Soaring Spirits: The Enduring Magic of Hot Air Balloons in Napa Valley
Jared Kimball reflects on growing up in Napa Valley where hot air balloons paint the morning skies. As President of Napa Valley Aloft, he details how ballooning has woven into the fabric of local tourism and community, celebrating the region's adventurous spirit.
The Ultimate Guide to Napa on Bikes
Napa Valley Bike Tours, born from Napa Valley Cyclery, offers scenic bike rentals and guided tours. Pedal-assist E-Bikes and the Vine Trail boost accessibility. Enjoy the landscape, taste wines, and savor moments on two wheels.
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County report highlights increasing shortage of farm labor driven by lack of housing
The average hourly pay for a farm worker in Napa is $18.24 an hour, according to Zip Recruiter. But a recently released report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that workers must earn at least $52.88 an hour to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment in Napa.
Growing pains: Violence-related NVUSD suspensions track with enrollment in middle schools
Parents, students and the larger Napa community who saw the viral video all asked the same thing: Are Napa middle schools safe?
Napa County seeking to enhance broadband access
To enhance high-speed internet access, Napa County residents and business owners are being urged to participate in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Consumer Challenge.
Napa Latinas working to strengthen wellness, political power of immigrants
The event, titled "The Journey That Marked My Life Story," was the culminating celebration of On the Verge, a yearlong initiative centered on mobilizing local immigrants to empower their communities through social and political engagement.
Happy ending in months-long effort to rescue dog
Wine Country Animal Lovers is a donor-funded nonprofit that has grown over the years and assists with animals in Napa, Lake, and Sonoma counties.
Back to the drawing board: Calistoga Mayor’s appointments rejected… again
Last week, Williams nominated Lucretia Marcus and Gerald Turgeon to fill the two Planning Commission vacancies (Kelly Oliver and Doug Allen both resigned due to work commitments, according to Chair Tim Wilkes) but the council voted against the mayor’s nominations.
Mike Thompson shows support for Calistoga group
Rep. Mike Thompson stopped by the Calistoga Roastery this week to talk with Calistoga Can, a local group that write postcards to residents encouraging them to vote.
Williams to run for second mayoral term
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega will also seek another term while Councilmember Lisa Gift said she’s undecided but leaning toward running.
Gym, outdoor cafe to open at Yountville Commons
The Town of Yountville has signed a contract with Donavan Almond, owner of Donavan’s Wellness Solutions, to open a public gym and fitness center in one of the buildings on the former Yountville Elementary School Property.
Yountville Veterans Home administrator resigns
Yountville Veterans Home administrator Lisa Peake announced Wednesday during an Allied Council meeting on the campus that she has resigned and will be leaving her post at the end of the month.
Yountville residents can weigh in on uses for school property
The Town is in the planning stages for how it will use the 6.8-acre property to benefit the community.
Oakville Post Office closes
United States Postal Service has transferred all operations to the Yountville Post Office, where Oakville patrons are now directed to pick up their mail
Jessup Cellars to team with Mad Fritz, offer beer in Yountville tasting room
Jessup, which proudly proclaims its status as Yountville’s first wine tasting room, hopes to soon be serving up brews from Mad Fritz, a high-end beer company with a cult-like following throughout the Napa Valley.
Press to open café and food market in Napa Valley Museum MAC in St. Helena
Press restaurant will open a café and marketplace called Under-study next door in the upcoming Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture (the MAC) in St. Helena, likely this summer.
A Napa Valley Retrospective: The Wildflower Ladies
The indigenous flowers of Napa Valley have inspired more than exclamations of admiration. These fleeting springtime beauties were the muses for two women who lived in Napa County...
Cathy Buck makes movie magic at the Cameo Cinema
Napa Valley native Gary Meyer spent his career in the film industry after falling in love with movies at a young age. In 2022, Meyer returned to St. Helena’s Cameo Cinema, a theater he frequented...
American Canyon prepares for comprehensive quality of life survey
The city of American Canyon is gearing up for an extensive quality-of-life survey to gather insights to enhance community well-being. The survey will cover a range of topics...
Watson Ranch could transform American Canyon
American Canyon has long been overlooked by most people headed for Napa Valley – just as the city of Napa was bypassed in decades past when visitors went to St. Helena and Calistoga.
As mental health consequences of pandemic linger, Napa teen doubles down on helping peers
It started with an Instagram poll. “What is the biggest issue you are dealing with?” asked Yesha Sacatani, a junior at American Canyon High School. As answers flooded in...
Mike Thompson secures $850,000 for American Canyon Ecology Center
The city of American Canyon, in partnership with the American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation (Parks Foundation), received $850,000 in funding to the Parks Foundation for development of...
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Jessup Cellars to team with Mad Fritz, offer beer in Yountville tasting room
Jessup, which proudly proclaims its status as Yountville’s first wine tasting room, hopes to soon be serving up brews from Mad Fritz, a high-end beer company with a cult-like following throughout the Napa Valley.
Community members train in suicide prevention
Over the past five years, there have been more than 70 suicide deaths in Napa County, a statistic that surpasses the state average and ranks Napa 28th of 58 California counties in terms of highest self-harm rates.
War and Crime: Yountville Veterans Home resident lived life out of a Hollywood movie
The stories that makeup Don Devereux’s life are the kind that fill dramatic novels and Hollywood films. An Army veteran who was on the front lines at the height of the Cold War, the now 90-year-old...