Calistoga Ranch Hotel Owners Not Rebuilding

This information was sourced from Paul Franson’s NapaLife weekly newsletter. Check it out and subscribe if you’re interested in more weekly news for Napa Valley. “The owner of Calistoga Ranch Hotel has decided not to rebuild the hotel, according to the public relations representative for Auberge Resorts, which formerly managed the resort. As of Nov.

2021 Summer Reading Challenge for Kids

Rep. Mike Thompson announced this past week the start of his 2021 Summer Reading Challenge, which is open to Fifth Congressional District students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. A statement from Thompson is below. “Reading helps to transport us to new places, broadens our horizons and teaches us something new. That’s why each year I hold

Grape and Wines Production Drops 50% in 2020

This information was sourced from Paul Franson’s NapaLife weekly newsletter. Check it out and subscribe if you’re interested in more weekly news for Napa Valley. “If you think that 2020 was a bad year for grapes and wine in Napa County, you’re right. The gross value of all agricultural production in Napa County dropped more

Kiwanis of Napa Summer BBQ Fundraiser

Kiwanis Club of Napa is hosting a summer BBQ fundraiser event. All the profits from this fundraiser will go to graduating Napa County seniors to fund high school scholarships. In many cases, such scholarships make the difference for students being able to go on and pursue their college education. If you’re unfamiliar, the Kiwanis Club

Yountville Locals Day is Back

Everyone is a local starting Thursday, June 3. Yountville Locals Day is available to anyone and everyone who happens to be in town each Thursday, starting June 3. Whether you live in Yountville or are in town for the day or overnight, it’s an opportunity to visit our local businesses! Locals day.

Vaccine. Supervisor Belia Ramos. It’s Complicated.

So, Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos received her COVID vaccine weeks before she was technically allowed to according to the priority lis and guidelines. On March 4, 2021, the Board of Supervisors passed Motion 11A2. The clerk of the Board documented the following points directed by the Board as to the Fact-Finding report: “The Board

Fire Safety Needs to Happen Now

(excerpts from Eye on Napa newsletter, Patricia Damery) Red flag warnings in May! Once again, the fire season is threatening. Already the first Red Flag Warning has been issued. In a recent Napa Valley Register editorial, All of Napa Valley needs to face the threat of wildfire, Christopher Thompson, firefighter and head of the Napa Communities Firewise

The Sound of Economic Recovery

The Napa Valley Wine Train has commenced operation, a sign that the economy is on the way to recovery. Chances are, you were notified of this news already by the sound of the train whistle as it makes its daily rounds through the Napa Valley — a sound that for the last 14 months was

Yountville Town Council Keeping Informed and involved on the State Level

The League of California Cities Legislative Action Days were Wednesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 13. As the Past President, Mayor, John Dunbar and North Bay Division Vice President, Councilmember Marita Dorenbecher were on Zoom meeting with the North Bay Division members and Senator Bill Dodd. There was a lot of discussion and activity of

Lots of Dogs in Yountville and the Valley

Napa Humane offers a free virtual class to teach children how to be safe around dogs as part of the organization’s Humane Education program. In just 20-30 minutes, kids will learn the basics of canine behavior and body language and how to pet and snuggle with furry friends safely. The family-friendly educational session will be led by