Good morning, Napa.

City of Napa partnered with Napa County Landmarks to launch the free Est.

20+ Business Heritage Program that honors local establishments operating for 20 years or more. The program, modeled after a San Francisco initiative, offers official decals and promotional tools and plans to expand county-wide in 2026 — following a council proclamation on September 16.

Nicholas O’Connell will read from his memoir Crush: My Year’s Apprenticeship as a Winemaker at Napa Bookmine on Oct.

9 at 6 p.m. and will share his journey from home winemaking to learning from local vintners—explaining the simple steps and challenges of the craft.

Small business owners and those planning to start a business are invited to a resource fair on October 15 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Napa Valley College’s Performing Arts Center located at 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy—organizers include SBA District Director Chris Horton, a panel of local entrepreneurs, and over 16 community resource partners.

Linda Parks, formerly of Lixit Corporation, is converting a 50,000 square foot warehouse in Napa’s Tannery Bend into the Southgate Flex Building—creating affordable space for makers, artists and small businesses.

Equitex will remain locally under new ownership, marking a shift from Napa’s manufacturing past to a growing creative economy.

Today the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon harvest is accelerating as cooler weather speeds up ripening—helping local winemakers prepare for a busy season.

Stanly Lane Pumpkin Patch reopened today — visitors can enjoy a wide range of colorful pumpkins at this popular seasonal destination in Napa Valley.