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…
Born to be Together by Christina Julian· August 2, 2022 12:14 pm·On more than one occasion I’ve had to rewrite a column because I chose to cover something more topical to…
Ag and Alt by Christina Julian· July 14, 2022 6:23 pm·Given this month’s issue is dedicated to all things Ag, it feels fitting to raise a virtual glass to some…
Rock and Rant by Christina Julian· June 1, 2022 3:20 pm·Back and better than ever, BottleRock 2022 took over the Napa Valley Expo on Memorial Day weekend with more than…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Christina Julian· May 10, 2022 3:02 pm·There are many things I look forward to as signs of spring burst through. Wildflowers sprinkled across the valley, cherry…
Rate Rant by Christina Julian· April 1, 2022 2:27 pm·As is often the case these days, I will blame this month’s rant on the calamity that is COVID-19. Normally…