15 June 2026

• Napa County’s new groundwater fees to take effect July 1
  Napa County is making an effort to ensure affected property owners understand the fee and whether it applies to their properties.
• Vehicle crashes into power pole in Napa County
  A vehicle crashed into a power pole Wednesday night in Napa County, according to Cal Fire. The solo crash happened on Solano Avenue south of Hoffman Lane. Crews then discovered that the...
• More French Laundry workers allege unpaid labor behind the scenes
  Three former workers have filed PAGA lawsuits this year alleging wage, break and workplace violations at the celebrated Yountville restaurant. The restaurant group denies wrongdoing.
• Breaking: New wildfire reported in Napa County on June 14
  A new wildfire was reported today at 12:45 p.m. in in Napa County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the...
• Napa County could sell downtown Carithers building
  Napa County could seek to sell its Carithers building on First Street in downtown Napa for a minimum price of $10 million. County officials for years have said they’d like to get rid of the former...
• Napa Co.: Subbasin Residents To Pay New Groundwater Fee In December
  Some property owners above Napa Valley's 72-square-mile groundwater subbasin will see a new fee on their property tax bills in December.
• West Napa group calls on county to broadly examine airplane noise impacts
  A recent letter from a Napa resident group calls on the county to examine how plane noise and pollution impact neighborhoods near the Napa airport.
• Napa County Master Gardeners: In Napa Valley, we live close to the land
  Every habitat we support and every decision to garden with intention contributes to a healthier planet, writes Gail Pavlosky, a UC Master Gardener of Napa County.
• Napa Co.: Expansion Of American Canyon City Limit Takes Shape, Sees Some Opposition
  The approval from the Local Agency Formation Commission, otherwise known as LAFCO, is the first step to annexing 360 acres into the newest and fastest-growing city in Napa County, and the sixth time...
• Patch AM: See how this Coronado Avenue sale compares to your Napa neighborhood
  Happening soon: Rock the Ride - benefit bike ride and walk in support of gun violence prevention on the Napa Patch calendar...