Campaign Reform and Food Needs in Napa Valley

Once again, I am writing about Napa Vision 2050. Previously, we discussed campaign reform for Napa County. Now there is a discussion about the Napa Food Bank. Napa Vision 2050 sees a way for both of these issues to benefit those in need in our Valley. The Napa County Board of Supervisors recently voted on March

False Positives and Test Results

With the apparent “confusion” and lack of clear and detailed information coming from the Vets Home, I spoke with a local scientist about test results and got some feedback on their interpretation of what is happening. I might still not be 100% there, but it was an interesting conversation.   Vet’s Home samples first tested

Two Women Who Made a Huge Impact on Yountville’s Veterans Home

On April 1, 2021, the Yountville Home celebrated its 137th Founders Day, and along with that, we celebrate two individuals who played a key role in its history. Mary Dunaway and Virginia Mae Days made tremendously positive impacts on the Veterans Home of California-Yountville, impacts that are felt throughout all of CalVet’s eight veterans’ homes today.

Yountville Vaccine Clinic a Success

Over 400 people received their vaccination yesterday, including Yountville’s Mayor John Dunbar (pictured here). As vaccines are open to those 50+, this was again organized by the Yountville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Safeway. The volunteers were instrumental in ensuring what many newly vaccinated people stated was a “smooth operation.” The Town of Yountville provided

COVID Outbreak at Veterans Home Has Impact on Reopening Efforts

Three weeks ago, the Yountville Veterans Home had a reported eight cases of the coronavirus, according to Napa County spokesperson Janet Upton. The latest numbers showed there were 24 cases reported at the facility. The County reran the 24 tests out of caution; partial results show the impact isn’t as widely spread, with 14 of those

Pat’s Run: A Look at the History and Impact

On April 1st, the Yountville Veteran’s Home celebrated its 137th founders day. In honor of our Veterans, we’re sharing more information about an organization that has successfully supported Veterans and their families. We have shared details of Pat’s Run before, and this event typically takes place in Tempe, Arizona. This year, the event is taking

Yountville Vaccine Clinic

The Yountville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Yountville and Safeway Pharmacy, will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Monday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Yountville Community Center. This Vaccine Clinic, per California State guidelines is open to anyone 50+.There are roughly 400 appointments, this is a

Vaccine Clinic for Yountville Restaurant Workers

What an amazing opportunity to volunteer for the vaccine clinic held in Yountville last week. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Safeway, it was simply a positive event all around. How great it was to see familiar faces and employees coming straight from work in their uniforms to get their first shot.  Over