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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

It's Election Day, and you can still register to vote in California

Plus, Wine Spectator's Marvin Shanken, whose foundation gave Napa Valley College its largest gift, has died at 83.

The Daily Napa team2 stories11 sources4 min read

Election DayTop story

It's Election Day in Napa, and you can still register to vote

15 daysbefore an election is California's voter registration deadline

For the 2026 midterms, that deadline was Oct. 19.

Source: CBS San Francisco

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day: polls close Tuesday, Nov. 3. KRON4 has a Napa County results page ready for after they do, and CBS San Francisco walks through how to check your registration.

Missed it? runs through Election Day. We suggest bringing an acceptable form of ID if you sign up today.

You can register online, by mail or on Election Day

Way to registerWhat to know
Onlineregistertovote.ca.gov
By mailForm from a library, DMV, elections office or post office
Election DaySame-day registration, bring acceptable ID

Source: CBS San Francisco

  • Check your status: Secretary of State's site or county elections office
  • Re-register after a name, party or address change
  • Results: KRON4's Napa County page after polls close

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Marvin Shanken, whose foundation gave Napa Valley College its largest gift, dies at 83

Marvin R. Shanken, the longtime editor and publisher of , died Oct. 29 at 83. His scholarship foundation gave Napa Valley College the largest gift in its history. Variety says he died in Manhattan.

He bought Wine Spectator in 1979, when it was a struggling newspaper. Variety says he turned it into a glossy magazine with more than 100,000 subscribers, and its 100-point rating system made buying fine bottles more approachable.

About 5,000circulation of Wine Spectator when Shanken bought it in 1979

He kept it going for five decades and made it one of the most influential wine publications in the world.

Source: The Napa Valley Register

“He helped educate millions of Americans on the joys and virtues of wine, and tirelessly encouraged and pushed winemakers to produce the best for their customers.”

Wine Spectator's obituary, as quoted by Variety
  • Also founded Cigar Aficionado and Shanken News Daily
  • Born in New Haven, Connecticut; MBA from American U.
  • Created the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation

Shanken went from a newsletter to Wine Spectator

  1. 1972Shanken buys a small industry newsletter named Impact.
  2. 1979He buys the struggling newspaper.
  3. Oct. 29Shanken dies at 83.

Source: Variety

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Grants

is investing $630,000 in programs that give parents and caregivers resources and education. The grants fund parent education and support programs at local family resource centers, which benefit more than 4,000 caregivers each year. The Napa Valley Register

Yountville

The second part of a three-part series looks at the communication breakdown behind Yountville's housing debate over the . A midwinter 2026 Town Council study session was moved to the former Yountville Elementary School's multipurpose hall, and it was standing room only. The Napa Valley Register

Football

St. Helena fell to Stuart Hall, 55-20, on Friday night. Junior lineman Daniel Nava picked off a Napoleon Cabading pass at the Knights' 25-yard line and took it to the house. The Napa Valley Register

St. Helena lost twice while Solano won at home

  • Stuart Hall55
    St. Helena20
    FinalHigh school football, Friday night
  • St. Helena0
    Sonoma Valley25
    FinalFlag football, North Coast Section Division 3, Oct. 28
  • Woodland0
    Solano College3
    FinalWomen's soccer, Friday

Sources: The Napa Valley Register, Daily Republic

Flag football

The 14th-seeded Saints were blanked 25-0 by No. 3 Sonoma Valley on Oct. 28 in their first-ever North Coast Section playoffs. It was a Division 3 opener. The Napa Valley Register

Soccer

Solano College women's soccer beat Woodland 3-0 Friday to improve to 9-5-3 overall. The Falcons play a 3 p.m. match today at Napa Valley. Daily Republic

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We left candy on our front porch because we went to Benicia to be with our granddaughter.

“We could see on our ring camera that every one of the trick or treaters including older teens were very respectful and took one or two pieces each. We even had left over candy when we got home and we had the good stuff out, snickers, reeses etc.! Anyway, I just thought I'd share some nice news.”

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The Wrap

Quixote Winery in the Stags Leap District has a gold onion dome, and it may be the most unusual architectural landmark in Napa. There's no big sign from the Silverado Trail, just a small marker that's easy to drive past. On a sunny day, you might see the dome catch the light and guide you the rest of the way.

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Daily Napato me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

It's Election Day, and you can still register to vote in California

Plus, Wine Spectator's Marvin Shanken, whose foundation gave Napa Valley College its largest gift, has died at 83.

The TLDR

  1. Election Day: you can still register conditionally and vote today
  2. Wine Spectator's Marvin Shanken dies at 83
  3. Napa Valley Vintners invests $630,000 in parent education
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