Sting Targets Unlicensed Contractors, St. Helena Police Say

Citations were issued for 22 misdemeanor charges and the California Contractors State License Board filed 9 cases.

Upper Valley Disposal Denies Neighbors' Nuisance Allegations

UVDS contends a Napa County lawsuit filed by seven neighbors is part of St. Helena Mayor Geoff Ellsworth's "personal vendetta" against it.

Cuvaison Winery To Break Ground On Napa Valley Expansion

Cuvaison remains open for tastings at its Los Carneros vineyard estate and expects to finish the first phase of construction this summer.

Napa County Winegrape Crop Value Down 50% Amid Fires, Pandemic

Total winegrape crop value in 2020 was down $476.56 million from 2019, according to Napa County's Agricultural Crop Report released Tuesday.

New 'Luxury Lifestyle Boutique' Opens In Napa

The Perfect Provenance has a Tiburon storefront and opens soon in Napa, offering curated fashion, gifts, art and home decor.

PETA Commends Gap For Ban On Glue Traps At Napa, All Other Stores

By banning "vile glue traps" at 2,500+ Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores, Gap proves it has a big heart for small animals, PETA said.

Napa Valley Area Bankruptcies In Year Of COVID-19: See Trend

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Napa County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

Napa Farmers Market Welcomes 3 Dynamic Board Members

Napa Farmers Market Board welcomes UC Berkeley grad Karla Gómez-Pelayo, native New Yorker Imane Hanine and longtime Napan Caroline Wiegardt.

How Reliable Is Your California Power Utility?

See how well utility providers in the Napa Valley area and across CA serve local customers.

Neighbors Complain Of Odors, Noise At Upper Valley Recycling

"For the past three or four years, we haven't been able to enjoy where we live."

COVID-19: PG&E Extends Moratorium On Disconnections

If the pandemic-related moratorium expired as planned, it would likely trigger a wave of utility shutoffs across the state.

North Bay Fires: PG&E Trust Prepares To Award Claims

Trustees will begin by issuing determination notices for claims submitted for the 2017 North Bay Fires and the Camp and Butte fires.

Top 12 Napa Valley Local Businesses Of The Year

See which spots Patch readers nominated as their favorite places to shop, eat, exercise, or otherwise support.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Napa Valley

“We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”

Over 1K Napa County EV Drivers Receive PG&E Rebate

The deadline to apply for the $800 rebate is approaching.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Napa Valley

Consumers in Napa Valley can take steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

Best Napa Valley Business Of The Year: Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Napa Valley Business of the Year.

Wildfires Taint West Coast Vineyards With Taste Of Smoke

PHOTOS: Wineries in CA, OR and WA have survived severe wildfires before, but the smoke from this year’s blazes has been especially bad.

Disaster Assistance For Napa County Homeowners & Businesses

Those financially affected by LNU Lightning Complex fires may be eligible for low-interest, federal-disaster loans.

These Napa County Companies Got The Biggest PPP Loans

More than 87,000 California companies received loans, according to new data released this week. See how Napa County businesses fared.

$150K Paid To Customers Of Former North Bay Midas Owner: Napa DA

The Napa County DA said $150,000 in restitution from Midas was paid to customers of the former owner of Napa, Petaluma and Vacaville shops.

Napa County Unemployment Rate Rises To Highest In Bay Area In May

The loss of 2.4 million jobs statewide since March is the biggest job loss in California state history.

PG&E Sentenced To Pay $4M For Camp Fire Deaths

A person convicted of the same crimes would face 90 years in prison, but a fine is the only way to punish a corporation, the judge said.

Gov. Allows Napa, Solano Counties To Reopen Hair Salons

As of Tuesday, Solano and Napa counties were the only Bay Area counties to have an attestation form approved by the state.

Napa County Unemployment Rate Soars To 15.9%

That means 11,500 Napa County residents lost their jobs from March to April.

Sen. Dodd: Napa Eatery Is Small Business Of The Year

Senator Bill Dodd honors Napa's Heritage Eats

Grocery Outlet Now Open In North Napa

The store on Solano Avenue created 35 jobs for the community.

Pier 1 To Permanently Close All Stores, Including Napa

Stores will reopen long enough to sell-off all inventory.

PG&E Appeal: Judge's Probation Conditions 'Illegal, Unreasonable'

PG&E says a federal judge's order "threatens public safety" and would divert resources from wildfire safety plans approved by the CPUC.

Downtown Napa Restaurant Holding Food Giveaway This Mother's Day

Ristorante Allegria is giving out fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs to those in need.

Napa Art Gallery Plans To Open While Ignoring Executive Order

The owners of Cordair Fine Art claim they will risk fines and jail but believe their rights are being violated by the current order.

Q And A: Let's Get To Know Fitness Revolution Napa

By using a question-and-answer format, our hope is that you'll get to know your local business operators on a more personal level.

Napa Valley Walmart Stores Implement One-Way Aisles

Starting Thursday, Walmart locations are implementing single-direction aisles.

Free AAA Roadside Assistance For First Responders, Health Workers

The initiative to get these heroes back on the road so they can continue to save lives and keep their communities safe is valid through May.

Napa Valley Wineries 'Open The Cellar" For Sales During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has closed tap rooms across Napa Valley, so one trade group has pivoted to exclusive online sales.

Napa County Stay-At-Home Order: Chains Offer Free Food Delivery

Along with chains offering free delivery, included below is also a list of grocery delivery services operating in the Napa Valley.

Napa Valley Local Business Guide: What's Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Napa Valley Easter 2020: Updated List Of Stores Open, Closed

Target, Trader Joe’s and other major stores in and near the Napa Valley are closed Easter Sunday to give essential workers a day off.

Napa Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Local Customers Know

We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed directory for Napa Valley Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Cuvaison Wines To Donate Wine Club Proceeds To Restaurant Workers

Napa Valley’s Cuvaison Estate Wines is giving $5 per May wine club shipment to the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation.