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Coffee in hand, Napa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four Napa Valley hotels shine in Condé Nast's 2026 rankings
  • John Cleese plans Holy Grail anniversary night at Uptown Theatre Napa
  • See who's on your Napa ballot and what every measure does.

Also on today's calendar: See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 44.
  • Monday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 4 Napa Valley Hotels Win Condé Nast Top Honors (patch.com) — Napa Valley readers can take pride in four local hotels earning top spots in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards for Northern California, led by Harvest Inn in St. Helena with a near-perfect score. Napa Valley Lodge, Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, and Vintage House in Yountville also made the prestigious list, highlighting the region's strength as a luxury travel destination.
   

2. John Cleese Brings Holy Grail To Napa (patch.com) — Comedy fans in Napa can look forward to John Cleese visiting Uptown Theatre on April 4, 2027, for a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail followed by a live Q&A. The evening, billed as celebrating the film's 50th anniversary, offers general admission and limited VIP packages with premium seating and a downloadable photo opportunity.
   

3. Napa Valley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com) — Napa Valley voters are already receiving ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, which features contested city council, mayoral, school board and college trustee races across Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, Yountville and Calistoga. Residents will also decide key local tax and spending measures, including Napa County's wildfire and open-space sales tax, alongside high-profile statewide offices and numerous statewide propositions that could reshape taxes, housing and voting rules.
   

4. Shots fired near Napa's Memorial Stadium; no injuries reported (napavalleyregister.com) — Napa residents are learning that police are investigating gunshots fired Wednesday night near Memorial Stadium, where a vehicle was hit but no one was injured. Officers found bullet casings at the scene, and a video circulating on Facebook appears to show a shooter firing as others move away, though authorities have released few additional details so far.
   

5. St. Helena students can use school ID cards to access Napa County public library services (pressdemocrat.com) — St. Helena students will soon be able to use their school ID numbers as library cards at all Napa County Library branches and the St. Helena Public Library, greatly expanding free access to books and online resources. The One Card program builds on an earlier partnership with Napa Valley Unified, aiming to remove barriers so local students can more easily get homework help, research tools, and reading materials.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What should you expect to pay for a new roof —Rick Robben Read on Patch
  • My birthday cake and flowers.
    Plus other gifts from my other friends. It was a wonderful day. (Nextdoor Southeast Vintage)
  • I am currently fostering 3 kittens who are 8 weeks old for Ripple Effect Animal Project.
    They have Star Wars themed names. I have 1 boy (Luke Skywalker) and 2 girls (Rey) & (Padme). Darth Vader and Princess Leia have been adopted. They… (Nextdoor Bel Aire)
  • Auberge Resorts posted a job opening for Spa Attendant in Napa. Apply here.
  • Urban Outfitters posted a job opening for Free People Assistant Store Manager in Napa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Napa here.

Ok Napa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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