St. Helena's Half‑Cent Showdown: City Rushes Sales Tax Hike To November Ballot
St. Helena’s City Council voted to put a half-cent sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot to shore up services amid rising costs. Polling shows wide support even as some officials object to the speed of the move.
Seattle Doc Snags Top Sonoma Health Job After Year Of Turnover
The Sonoma County Board approved Dr. Mia Shim as the county health officer, effective Wednesday. Shim joins from Seattle public health with nearly 20 years of experience.
Suisun’s Garbage Shakeup: Council Weighs $47 Million Recology Deal
Suisun City Council will consider a proposed 10‑year trash franchise this Tuesday; an evaluation panel has recommended Recology and staff propose a $46.21 first‑year rate.
Central Valley Wineries Shut Out As Newsom-Linked Napa Tasting Room Pours On
Gov. Newsom’s July 1, 2020 rollback closed indoor service in 19 counties while a PlumpJack-linked Napa tasting room remained open. The discrepancy drew sharp criticism from Valley operators.
Napa Judge Deals Stinging Blow To District In Mayacamas Charter Showdown
A Napa judge denied NVUSD’s bid to undo approval of the Mayacamas countywide charter, leaving the school in operation while the larger lawsuit continues. Local officials and legal filings outline the next steps.
Napa School Board Targets Trustee Hart With Rare Censure Move
NVUSD will consider a censure that could strip Trustee Julianna Villegas Hart of committee duties and bar her from district campuses after alleged unprofessional staff encounters.












