Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Napa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Michael Galyen, the owner of NapaSport, faces legal and money problems after he closed his eateries in Napa and Davis — his business struggles may impact future plans. Napa Valley Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Napa County Arts and Culture Advisory Committee selected 14 organizations to receive grant awards totaling $242,132—an initiative approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 24. The grants are funded by a share of the county’s transient occupancy tax and include $60,870 for the Local Arts Agency to work on the Cultural Plan. County of Napa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Graduating senior Jarven Canones won first place and $1,500 for his 45-second video 'A More Water-Wise Yard' in the 10th Annual Napa County Water Conservation Video Contest among 86 entries, and his work is shown on the big screen at Century Napa Valley Theatre from Friday, June 20 through Thursday, June 26 — while second-place Stella Borzoni and third-place Jasmine Hoskins earned $1,000 and $500, respectively. The top three winning videos will be aired as public service announcements on Napa Valley TV Channels 27 and 28 in the coming weeks. City of Napa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Napa County approved a $65 million, three-year contract with Cal Fire to supply rural fire protection services—continuing a partnership that began in 1932. Napa Valley Register
- ➤ City officials reported that in 2024, 3.9 billion gallons of water met strict EPA and state standards — ensuring safe drinking water for Napa customers. The annual report confirmed no lead service lines were found and routine tests showed no detectable levels at sampled homes. City of Napa
- ➤ Napa County officials delayed an appeal hearing on the Castello di Amorosa winery due to new water use numbers—sending the case back to the Planning Commission. Local officials will review the winery's water use practices before making future decisions. Napa Valley Register
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Napa City Council passed ordinances to approve redevelopment of a downtown site that includes a former Kohl's—moving the First Street project closer to completion. The measure paves the way for further updates as plans continue to advance. Napa Valley Register
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Napa Valley Elite Fitness is a community center where residents exercise and learn about healthy living — a passion project led by Thomas and Alex Coakley that builds bonds among locals in north Napa. Napa Valley Register
- ➤ Chester Nugget is named Napa’s Pet of the Week—celebrated for his friendly nature that wins over local pet lovers. Napa Valley Register
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