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In today's newsletter:

  • Two prominent Napa wineries seek major expansions and permit changes
  • What led to charges against this Napa County sheriff’s deputy?
  • Will your Napa student take the mic for Black History Month?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 57, low: 47.
  • Monday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Napa Wineries Push Growth Plans (patch.com) — Napa County planners are set to review significant expansion and reconfiguration proposals for Barnett Vineyards near St. Helena and Diamond Creek Vineyards near Calistoga, potentially reshaping visitor access, events, and winery operations. The plans include more tastings and events at Barnett, major new construction and parcel changes at Diamond Creek, and updated water and fire-safety measures that could affect nearby residents and wine tourists.
   

2. Napa County sheriff's deputy charged with distributing explicit photos of estranged wife without consent (pressdemocrat.com) — A Napa County sheriff’s deputy is facing misdemeanor charges and a protective order after prosecutors alleged he secretly recorded and shared intimate images of his estranged wife over several years. Napa Police and the Napa County District Attorney’s Office are handling the case, and the deputy remains on paid leave while a February settlement conference is scheduled in Napa County Superior Court.
   

3. Napa County students invited to celebrate Black History Month through contest (pressdemocrat.com) — Napa County students in grades 3–12 are invited to enter an oratorical contest celebrating Black History Month, with entries due Jan. 30, 2026. Hosted by the Napa County Office of Education, the event offers prizes and a live presentation night Feb. 25 at Napa Valley College.
   

4. LIME Foundation marks eight years of community care through annual LIME Day food drive (thecommunityvoice.com) — Families in Napa were among 71 households across five North Bay counties who received holiday groceries through the LIME Foundation’s eighth annual LIME Day food drive. The effort focused on low-income students, graduates, and residents of local recovery homes, offering both practical relief and a reminder of community support during tough economic times.
   

5. The 10 Wines You Should Be Drinking in 2026 (nytimes.com) — Napa wine lovers may appreciate that Napa Valley cabernet and Napa cabernet styles are singled out among 10 wine genres worth revisiting in 2026. The writer argues that once-trendy regions like California chardonnay, Bordeaux, and sweet wines deserve a second look, emphasizing stylistic diversity and urging drinkers not to dismiss entire categories.
   

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    Saturday January 3
  • Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)
    Hercules Library , 109 Civic Dr , Hercules
    10:00 am
    • Sunday January 4
  • Sebastopol English Country Dance
    Wischemann Hall , 465 Morris St. , Sebastopol
    2:00 pm
  • Petaluma Contra
    St. John’s Episcopal Church , 530 C Street , Petaluma
    6:30 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
    Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
    9:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found wandering near 1244 River Park Drive at 7 am Jan 1st.
    2 very nice Napa city workers found and called animal control. Very sweet dog I hope this gets to the owner (Nextdoor Napa River)
  • Otis has wandered off from G Street and Marin.
    Orange tabby with yellow and black striped collar with a bell. (Nextdoor Alphabet Streets)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Napa. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Napa in Napa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Napa here.

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