Good morning, Napa.

Steve Carlin, owner of Oxbow Public Market and Chair of the Napa RiverLine Advisory Committee, said the project will form a nonprofit to build a 4.3-mile continuous path along the river — linking the Oxbow Preserve, Oxbow Commons and downtown Napa.

He said the plan will boost local walking, biking and public spaces as part of Napa’s ongoing community growth.

A Napa driver involved in a three-vehicle crash last week was charged with felony hit-and-run and drunken driving charges — court proceedings are pending.

The Napa Division of Economic Development published its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, showing that its Business Concierge program helped more than 20 businesses get 376 new licenses — reurbanization projects and nearly $500,000 in tourism funds boosted local events.

The report also lists future plans to expand business support and improve city growth with the Napa RiverLine plan.

Napa Valley growers say that high-quality fruit and favorable weather are boosting their optimism for the current harvest—official reports will show more details as the season continues.

Napa’s Economic Development Division released its Annual Report for fiscal year 2024-25, showing that over 20 businesses received hands-on help from the Business Concierge program and 376 new licenses were issued while a six-week Napa Makes Makers Accelerator supported local artisan-makers. The report also outlined future plans to advance projects like the First Street II redevelopment and to expand accelerator programs in line with new City Council priorities—demonstrating Napa’s ongoing drive to strengthen its economy.

Napa County announced that Mount Veeder Road northwest of Napa will be closed for two weeks beginning early Monday, Sept.

8 to repair a slide—county crews will work to ensure road safety.

Tusk in Napa Valley

Accelerate African-driven wildlife conservation at this benefit dinner for Tusk at The Charter Oak, featuring Menagerie wines experience!

Tusk in Napa Valley

Accelerate African-driven wildlife conservation at this benefit dinner for Tusk at The Charter Oak, featuring Menagerie wines experience!