Four grape and wine trade groups have outlined a series of recommendations to the Napa County Board of Supervisors to help its ailing industry, according to a joint letter issued April 10. The short-term and long-term recommendations include reviewing Napa County’s groundwater management fees; streamlining its planning process; updating its conservation policies; maintaining its current […]
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200+ Napans convene to ‘Rock the Congress’
“It’s not what you do once in a lifetime. It’s what you do to keep democracy alive.” — State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon On Saturday, the Culinary Institute of America transformed into a political organizing school. Starting bright and early, attendees of the 2026 Rock the Congress split off into rooms in the CIA at Copia […]
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Napa protest draws 300+ to condemn attacks on Iran
More than 300 people turned out to Veterans Park in downtown Napa on Friday afternoon for a rally denouncing the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military attacks in Iran and the Mideast. Since Saturday, Feb. 28, more than 1,300 Iranians and six U.S. service members have been killed. “This attack on Iran is unauthorized, unconstitutional, and it is […]
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Premiere Napa Valley, winter wine trade auction raises $3 million
Premiere Napa Valley last weekend raised at $3 million to support the trade association that represents most wineries in Napa County. The sold-out event, exclusively open to members of the wine trade, drew crowds at a time when the industry continues to face a downturn in wine sales. For the past 30 years, the annual […]
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Signatures gathered to add half cent sales tax for fire protections
Signatures are being collected to place a half-cent, countywide sales tax measure on the November ballot to raise money for open space, parks, watershed protection and fire resiliency projects in Napa County. If approved, the Napa County Wildfire Preparedness, Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Act would raise $23 million annually for 18 years. The […]
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New Fair Farm to premiere at the Napa Town & Country Fair
When Napa Valley Expo CEO Corey Oakley began his job four years ago, he drew upon two things: his long career in the fair and carnival business and his agricultural roots. As part of the job, Oakley is again at the helm of the Napa Town & Country Fair, which is set for Aug. 7–10 […]
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Remembering Bob McClenahan – a new photography exhibit in Napa is open
A few years ago in April of 2022, I saw the late Napa Valley photographer Bob McClenahan at one of the many events he annually covered. When I spotted him at a winery that day, I was surprised and overjoyed to see him waiting for guests to arrive. He was quietly surveying the scene and […]
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Napa Town & Country Fair tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 2025 Napa Town & Country Fair, taking place Aug. 7 –10 at Napa Valley Expo, are now on sale at pre-fair prices through Aug. 6 at napafair.org. Pre-fair specific day tickets are $12 for ages 6 to 11 and 62 and older, and $14 for ages 12 to 61. Pre-fair any day tickets are $15 for ages 6 […]
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Paul’s Picks – June 25 – 29, 2025
Wednesday, June 25 The St. Helena Summer Concert features Petty Rocks, a tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lyman Park. In addition to music, the evenings will include food and family activities. Lyman Park, 1498 Main St. Thursday, June 26 Midnight Snack Trays…A Feast for the EyesfeaturingSeward Johnson […]
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Napa County Master Gardeners plant a nectar corridor for pollinators
Celebrations have just concluded for National Pollinator Week, an annual international event to raise awareness about the important role pollinators play in our everyday lives. One way we can help pollinators is by planting nectar corridors. These dedicated plantings give our pollinators the food they need to survive. These areas also provide helpful pit stops […]