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Good morning, Napa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Napa residents gathered at a United Against Fentanyl rally—honoring those who lost their lives to opioids.  Napa Valley Register

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Napa Board approved Cliff Lede’s plan to name his new winery Nights in White Satin in Carneros—named after his favorite rock song by The Moody Blues.  Napa Valley Register
  • The Pickett Fire burns near Calistoga as Napa wine growers brace for potential smoke damage on their grapes during harvest — they said they will closely monitor the situation. The impact on grape quality remains uncertain as the fire continues nearby.  Napa Valley Register

CRIME NEWS

  • Napa Police arrested a man on Friday morning after he threatened a tow truck driver with a machete—he then threatened police officers before being taken into custody.  Napa Valley Register

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A video released this week shows that FORT was promoted as a lifesaver during a recent wildfire — local officials note its role in effective emergency response.  Napa Valley Register
  • On Thursday, the Pickett Fire burned 1,045 acres in Calistoga—prompting evacuations as CAL FIRE battled the blaze.  Napa Valley Register

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of Napa has launched a community engagement process to gather resident input on parks and recreation needs—feedback will shape future improvements in facilities and programs. An in-person meeting will be held on Sept 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Napa Senior Center and a public survey will be released soon.  City of Napa
  • The City of Napa announced today that Donna Lee is its new director of finance—she brings nearly two decades of government finance experience.  Napa Valley Register

HEALTH NEWS

  • Napa County has issued a health advisory warning residents about harmful smoke from the Pickett Fire—people who see, taste, or feel smoke or experience symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath should reduce outdoor activities, especially those in high-risk groups.  County of Napa

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