A proposed five‑story, 74‑room Castellucci hotel at downtown St. Helena is entering CEQA review, with public comment open through April 20.

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.

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.

A 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena will be sold at auction in May, with starting bids expected between $8M and $12M.

Oliver’s Market paid about $25 million for Farmer’s Lane Plaza in Santa Rosa, clearing the way for a 35,500‑sq‑ft store slated to open in 2027 and hire 150–200 workers.

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.

Ryan Seacrest trimmed the asking price on his 40‑acre St. Helena estate to $19.8M after a major remodel and a long run on the market.

Stanly Ranch spent three years going from Michelin-key triumph to $230 million default to $100 million lawsuit — and somehow ended up exactly where distressed luxury assets always do. Blackstone's spin on why they bought it might be the most Blackstone thing you'll read this week.

Trustees approved exclusive talks with Napa United and Napa Valley 1839 FC to study a privately financed upgrade of the college’s rundown football field into an 1,800‑seat soccer stadium. Backers say the project would be funded by donors and a loan.

Marin County says the 2,000‑seat Veterans' Memorial Auditorium will reopen in January 2027 after completing the first phase of renovations. The county approved an $18.9M upgrade to modernize systems and accessibility.

Phase 1 of Golden Gate Village’s renovation is funded and set for May 2026; residents face temporary relocation and questions about long‑term affordability.

A 40-acre Mediterranean-style estate above Lake Hennessey is on the market for $18.5M, with pools, guesthouses, tennis, bocce and a one-acre Cabernet planting. The listing is held by Sotheby’s agent Ginger Martin.

St. Helena's longtime A&W will close on March 31, 2026; Azteca Market is reportedly under contract to buy the site but approvals and the sale remain unsettled.