Good news: The latest coronavirus numbers show that positive test rates and coronavirus cases are on a clear downward trajectory throughout the entire Bay Area region. In fact, Napa County reported a 50% drop in new cases over the past three weeks and has vaccinated almost 20% of the population.
Recall Watch: According to political news-site fivethirtyeight, Governor Newsom will likely face a recall but is equally likely to defeat the challenge at the polls. Local advocates say they have over 1.5 million signatures to date, with previous validity rates hovering around 85%. Under state law, the organizers must submit 1.5 million valid signatures by
Our parks are seeing plenty of activities from picnickers, bikers, and locals. So the Town is installing new electronic door locks at the bathrooms in Yountville Park (NoYo) that will automatically lock later in the evening to ensure a quiet atmosphere for the neighbors around the park. Not to be mean to those that need
It would not be a holiday in Yountville (during COVID) without a drive-thru experience! As per their usual perky and always smiling, making it happen selves, the Parks Department will ensure that the Easter Bunny has a safe space to get his eggs out to all our local kids. Stay tuned for more information on
As we told you last week, there is new parking at the north end of Town on Washington St, NoYo, and did you know that Restoration Hardware (RH) paid to build out those spaces? Also, they are paying a yearly lease for utilizing some of the spaces as well maintenance. The Town received over $100,450
Hopefully, with the return of people walking/sleeping/dining throughout our Town, we will see some ideas/improvements and new retail shops at V Marketplace. The Estate Yountville has a new operating manager, Fred Kleisner. Interestingly, Brookfield has a huge Retail sector in their company. Granted, retail is a problematic industry right now, and hopefully, they can utilize
With the mega weekend of multiple President’s Birthdays and Valentines, it appears the hotels in Town are gaining some steam to head into Spring and Summer. The little train that could, Railway Inn, has decided to delay their reopening until they see more consistency moving forward.
NoYo (North Yountville) will be expecting a new restaurant even earlier, this March. The former Redd Wood space will be undergoing a small redesign with a California inspired menu. Interesting that space closed a week before the “big shut down of 2020” and is reopening this March… like it was never gone! With outdoor seating
The former Protea spot (located next door to Priest Ranch tasting room) 6488 Washington St expects to open this Spring as a new concept with a new owner. Our community will all take a breath of excitement as the term “casual food menu” is being used to describe the space. Check out the signage in
Napa county will be transitioning from the interest form to MyTurn tool for all vaccine registrations. Starting Friday, February 12th after 5:00 pm, anyone who is interested and eligible to register for a vaccine should use the new MyTurn tool. This tool also conveniently identifies if you are currently eligible to register. See the current