Napa County is allocating funds from the first year of its Measure G sales tax increase to improve local infrastructure and services. The 1-cent-per-dollar tax has generated $22 million for parks, recreation, and street improvements.
A wrongful death lawsuit tied to a 2022 Legionnaires' outbreak is proceeding to trial. St.
Helena residents are actively opposing a new 41-unit housing project. Local business news includes a new robot-staffed coffee shop and the closure of a longstanding steakhouse.
These developments highlight ongoing fiscal management, community health concerns, and economic shifts within Napa County.