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.
Downtown Napa Riverfront Torn Up As New Floodwalls Finally Break Ground
Napa and the Army Corps broke ground April 1 on a new phase that will add miles of floodwall, restore riverbank habitat and extend the River Trail. Federal funds and county filings set the work in motion.












