Napa Valley Publishing Company, which publishes the Napa Valley Register among other Napa Valley publications, has been sold to Florida-based Hoffmann Media Group.
Terms of the sale between Hoffmann and Iowa-based Lee Enterprises, which owned NVPC, were not disclosed. In addition to the Register, Hoffman also acquired the American Canyon Eagle, the Weekly Calistogan, the St. Helena Star, Napa Valley magazine and Distinctive Properties magazine. The Register, Star and Calistogan are legacy print media in the North Bay; all three were established between 1860 and 1880. The Napa Valley Register had been a daily newspaper until 2023, when the company cut back its print edition to three days a week.
Hoffmann announced the sale Sept. 30 in a press release at hoffmannmediagroup.com.
“This acquisition not only strengthens our investment in the Napa region but also aligns perfectly with our strategy to enhance local news media,” said Geoff Hoffmann, co-CEO of Hoffmann Family of Companies. “By integrating Napa Valley Publishing into our portfolio, we are committed to covering stories that matter to local communities and fostering a sense of unity and connection among residents. We aim to bring people together through quality journalism and community-focused content.”
