William Eugene Jarvis, the Napa Valley vintner whose boundless curiosity created a life filled with art, science – and wine – died on July 16, at his home in Napa. He was 99. “Dad was a visionary who led a rich and adventurous life,” his son, William R. Jarvis, wrote in the announcement of his […]
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Napa County Master Gardeners: Explore the world of edible perennials
When most people picture a summer edible garden, they imagine raised beds overflowing with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, juicy melons and, of course, an endless supply of zucchini. While there’s nothing wrong with this classic image of abundance, you might consider a different approach—one that easily embraces beauty, longevity and low-maintenance deliciousness. Instead of replanting […]
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Yountville FOCUS announces 2025 winning scholars
Yountville’s Friends of Our Community United in Service (FOCUS) recently awarded scholarships to nine high school and college students. The Yountville FOCUS program provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors as well as students beyond high school who are continuing their education in trade or vocational schools, colleges and universities. Yountville FOCUS is a registered […]
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Molly’s Angels appoints Hill as Napa County long-term care ombudsman coordinator
Ben Hill has been appointed by Molly’s Angels as the new long-term care ombudsman coordinator for Napa County. Hill will lead efforts to protect and advocate for the rights of residents in skilled nursing and residential care facilities throughout the region. Hill brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in building high-performing teams and […]
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Thompson, O’Malley warn of threats to Social Security at Napa town hall
Special content from the Napa County Times “When I say, ‘hands off,’ you say ‘Social Security!’” Martin O’Malley, former Maryland governor and commissioner of the Social Security Administration, led nearly 100 attendees in a chant at a town hall meeting Wednesday afternoon in Napa County. O’Malley joined Rep. Mike Thompson at Crosswalk Community Church for […]