A roundup of news from Napa County on April 21, 2026, covers transportation, legal matters, business, and culture. Caltrans announced an overnight closure of Highway 29 for necessary culvert and roadway repairs.
A wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2022 Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa is heading to trial. Construction is underway on a new Napa hotel and condo project, with a 2027 target completion date.
The community remembers Daniel Duckhorn, co-founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, who passed away at 87. Additional stories include the return of French Laundry garden tours, a new robot-run coffee shop, a Netflix series set in the valley, and local high school sports victories.