Napa’s Empty Jail Finally Gets a Job as $24 Million Mental Health Center
Napa County won $4.7M in state funds to repurpose a 21,000-sq-ft reentry facility into a $24M behavioral health center. Construction is slated to finish late 2026.
Napa Wine Dynasty Bows Out as Chanel Grabs Last Rudd Estate
Chanel-backed St. Supéry has purchased Rudd Estate’s Oakville vineyards and Crossroads label; Samantha Rudd says Press Restaurant will continue operating. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Newsom Budget Puts North Bay Mental Health Lifeline on the Chopping Block
Newsom’s 2026–27 budget would make Medi‑Cal mobile crisis services optional in April 2027, shifting costs to counties and putting North Bay teams at risk.
St. Helena Fire Fight: Neighbors Drag Evacuation Code Clash To Court And Ballot
Neighbors sued the city and turned in roughly 700 signatures after the council eased a two‑road fire‑access rule for sprinklered developments. Organizers want the ballot to restore the older safety standard.
Douglas Elliman Muscles Into Napa And Sonoma Wine Country
Douglas Elliman has hired local agents Christine Krenos and Joseph Zichelle to lead its new Napa and Sonoma operations, adding national firepower to Wine Country listings.












