Weekly Newsletter

Events

Single? Not for Long (Or Who Cares, There’s Free Churros)

Feb 12, 2026

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13 min read

Single? Not for Long (Or Who Cares, There’s Free Churros)

We’re breaking down the weirdest and best ways to spend V-Day, plus Martin Yan, a dive bar resurrection, and a massive two-week event drop to carry you through our upcoming hiatus.

Kristy Ellington

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Is Highway 29's Future Limited to 35 MPH and Talking Stoplights?

Feb 5, 2026

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14 min read

Is Highway 29's Future Limited to 35 MPH and Talking Stoplights?

Plus: Impossible poetry, robot baristas, and last call for game-day wings.

Kristy Ellington

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The General Strike and the 150-Foot Plunge

Jan 29, 2026

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12 min read

The General Strike and the 150-Foot Plunge

A nationwide walkout hits the valley, a Vallejo icon turns 25, and the secret to Napa’s best matcha is... a driveway?

Kristy Ellington

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Is BottleRock '26 Just a 1998 Fever Dream?

Jan 22, 2026

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14 min read

Is BottleRock '26 Just a 1998 Fever Dream?

We're back! Also: Why the di Rosa is selling the farm to save its soul, and other ambitious Napa dreams that died on the vine.

Kristy Ellington

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Sep 4, 2025

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9 min read

☀️ Consider Your Weekend PLANNED

Zine-making, fried chicken Fridays, a Cacao Noir cake worth writing home about, and the low-key Doberman who’s stealing hearts.

Kristy Ellington

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Good News: The Fire's Not Totally Catastrophic and Your Pet Could Be a Cover Star

Aug 28, 2025

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14 min read

Good News: The Fire's Not Totally Catastrophic and Your Pet Could Be a Cover Star

The Pickett fire may have started by mistake, a beloved park is getting artsy, and the Heritage Eats 3-Part Instagram saga ends with an updated menu. All in one scroll.

Kristy Ellington

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It's Giving Summer Festival Season (Minus the Dust and Wristbands)

Jul 24, 2025

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20 min read

It's Giving Summer Festival Season (Minus the Dust and Wristbands)

Your cultural cheat sheet and unofficial guide to all the music happening around here (spoiler: it’s not Porchfest in St. Helena).

Kristy Ellington

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What’s Happening in Napa This Week? Everything.

Jul 17, 2025

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14 min read

What’s Happening in Napa This Week? Everything.

Markets, music, meetups, and the sweetest adoptable dog. Plus the local news you actually care about.

Kristy Ellington

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🔥 Hot Lawsuits, Cold Cuts, and a Full Moon Party You’ll Regret Missing

Jul 10, 2025

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20 min read

🔥 Hot Lawsuits, Cold Cuts, and a Full Moon Party You’ll Regret Missing

Word on the street: porch parties are expanding, post offices are becoming hotels, and Napa just served Shein. Stay tuned.

Kristy Ellington

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🇺🇸 Napa's Got 4th of July Plans. Do You?

Jul 3, 2025

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16 min read

🇺🇸 Napa's Got 4th of July Plans. Do You?

Where to be, what to eat, and how to celebrate all over town. (Plus: a Meghan Markle wine twist you didn’t see coming).

Kristy Ellington

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Fancy First Street, PorchFest, and the Hottest Restaurants You Need to Try

Jun 26, 2025

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18 min read

Fancy First Street, PorchFest, and the Hottest Restaurants You Need to Try

From real estate revamps to riverside getaways, this week’s got everything: food, gossip, events, and the one free chipping service you’ll actually care about.

Kristy Ellington

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Solstice, Juneteenth Takeover, and Carabao's Opening Night

Jun 19, 2025

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19 min read

Solstice, Juneteenth Takeover, and Carabao's Opening Night

More sun, more fun, more reasons to get outdoors and remember that this is the whole point.

Kristy Ellington

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Jun 12, 2025

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21 min read

🌲 Big Trees. Big Events. Big Dad Energy.

A guide to everything good this weekend, from burgers and botanicals to redwood retreats.

Kristy Ellington

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Pride, Presence, and Why a DJ Before Noon Is Good Business

Jun 5, 2025

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20 min read

Pride, Presence, and Why a DJ Before Noon Is Good Business

What’s happening around Napa this week (spoiler: it’s more than wine and weddings, no offense to either of those things).

Kristy Ellington

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Sneak Peek: A Hot Weekend Lineup and Your Next Favorite Shop

May 29, 2025

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8 min read

Sneak Peek: A Hot Weekend Lineup and Your Next Favorite Shop

Summer isn't official yet, but it sure feels like it.

Kristy Ellington

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Single? Not for Long (Or Who Cares, There’s Free Churros)

Is Highway 29's Future Limited to 35 MPH and Talking Stoplights?

The General Strike and the 150-Foot Plunge

Is BottleRock '26 Just a 1998 Fever Dream?

☀️ Consider Your Weekend PLANNED

Good News: The Fire's Not Totally Catastrophic and Your Pet Could Be a Cover Star

It's Giving Summer Festival Season (Minus the Dust and Wristbands)

What’s Happening in Napa This Week? Everything.

🔥 Hot Lawsuits, Cold Cuts, and a Full Moon Party You’ll Regret Missing

🇺🇸 Napa's Got 4th of July Plans. Do You?

Fancy First Street, PorchFest, and the Hottest Restaurants You Need to Try

Solstice, Juneteenth Takeover, and Carabao's Opening Night

🌲 Big Trees. Big Events. Big Dad Energy.

Pride, Presence, and Why a DJ Before Noon Is Good Business

Sneak Peek: A Hot Weekend Lineup and Your Next Favorite Shop

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