Tech and the Hybrid Workforce by Christina Julian· September 15, 2023 5:38 pm·As someone whose first real job came on the cusp of the dot-com boom, I was “hybrid” long before the…
Napa Gets Something New to “Savor” by Christina Julian· July 17, 2023 6:05 pm·With approximately 475 wineries and more than 1,000 brands in Napa Valley, it’s hard to be wowed by wine tasting…
Mothers Know Best: Persistence Pays Off with Walt Ranch, Tasty Tacos by Christina Julian· April 22, 2023 6:22 pm·My mother taught me early on—and then ad nauseum during my formative years—to never give up. Her mantra, my annoyance.…
From Water to Wine by Christina Julian· March 15, 2023 6:06 pm·Whenever I travel beyond the Bay Area I’m always surprised by how cheap gas and food are in other parts…
Small Town Glory, Liquid Gold by Christina Julian· February 8, 2023 7:57 pm·Among the things I’ve enjoyed about swapping city life for country are the annual traditions that define Napa Valley living:…
Auld Lang Dine: New Year Brings New Restaurants by Christina Julian· January 5, 2023 5:27 pm·Will 2023 be the year I can finally stop talking about the wrath of COVID on our businesses and communities?…
Water Rift by Christina Julian· December 8, 2022 1:14 pm·When I heard the City of Calistoga was hosting an open house about water and wastewater rates, I knew I…
Small Biz by Christina Julian· November 16, 2022 12:10 pm·Every November, I’ve covered the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) since the inaugural event in 2011, which drew more than…
Fire Preparedness and Calm Moments by Christina Julian· October 12, 2022 4:37 pm·As I sit down to write this month’s column, we’re bracing for triple digit temps in Calistoga. With extreme heat,…
Rumblings by Christina Julian· September 8, 2022 12:30 pm·Last month I wrote about Roe V. Wade and a protest I found myself in the middle of in New…