Thursday, August 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Napa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Action of Napa Valley launched its CANV Coffee program in May to help fund meals for families, seniors and residents facing food insecurity in Napa – the program supports the local food bank and Meals on Wheels. Napa Valley Register
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After a two-year hiatus, the Napa County Planning Commission approved growth plans for Piazza Del Dotto winery — a decision that lets the winery move forward with its expansion. Napa Valley Register
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Napa Police reported a shooting in the 300 block of Freeway Drive on Wednesday night—authorities are investigating the incident. Napa Valley Register
- ➤ A 40-year-old Napa man, Solis, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three counts of first-degree murder in the June killing of his pregnant fiancée Hailey Privett—court proceedings are expected to continue. Napa Valley Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the Howell Mountain Elementary School District Board approved a policy that allows parents to opt out of curriculum that conflicts with their religious or personal beliefs—families now have a new way to tailor their child's education. Napa Valley Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said the South Napa Wetlands will soon open for hiking, changing its past use for flood control — the shift is set to offer local residents a new outdoor space. Napa Valley Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Napa County reported that a sheriff's sergeant earned more than $200,000 in overtime pay in 2024—making it the top overtime payout of that year. Napa Valley Register
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