Up, down and around town by Christina Julian· February 19, 2024 12:07 pm·As I flip my mental clock from one year to the next, the force of nature and change feels imminent,…
Crystal Geyser sparkling water in Calistoga to close permanently by Jason Walsh· December 22, 2023 4:17 pm·The well has run dry for a prominent sparkling water brand—Crystal Geyser Water Company will close its operations permanently Jan.…
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:…
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…
Unlocking Wines by Tim Carl· October 28, 2022 5:44 pm·Meaning “a little bit” in old French dialect, Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf pays homage to her roots with her wine brand…
Calistoga by Mallorie Deming· October 12, 2022 1:15 pm·The sun is shining, it’s hot, and the streets are buzzing with the eager-to-relax crowd of locals and visitors popping…
House of Better by Karen Hart· April 1, 2022 1:57 pm·In a world where fast food reigns supreme, I’ve always appreciated the trend towards elevated fast-casual dining. Sometimes you just…
Tank Garage Winery: Fun, Funky and So Not Napa by Jane Hodges Young· March 1, 2022 12:26 pm·It’s. So. Not. Napa. And that’s why it works. Tank Garage Winery, with its eclectic tasting room in an old…
Doc’s Place by Jane Hodges Young· October 11, 2021 2:42 pm·It’s a caterpillar to butterfly kind of story. How do you transform an iconic property with mid-century roots, lots of…
Seasonal Wildfires: All Too Familiar by Luke Straub· October 20, 2020 6:51 pm·Seasonal wildfires have unfortunately become the norm in the North Bay, complete with evacuation orders, Nixle alerts and anxiety-filled calls…