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In today's newsletter:

  • Vintage Revival Rodeo in Calistoga pushed to spring 2027
  • What Judd's Hill closure means for Napa's wine community now
  • How will Napa's transportation network change over the next 25 years?

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 89 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 83, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Posh Vintage Rodeo Postpones Debut At Calistoga Fairgrounds (patch.com) — Napa Valley residents planning to attend the Vintage Revival Rodeo at the Calistoga Fairgrounds will need to mark new dates, as organizers have postponed the inaugural event to April 30–May 2, 2027. The three-day rodeo, concert, and food-and-wine celebration still aims to spotlight Napa Valley's hospitality, with existing tickets automatically honored and refunds available by request.
   

2. Napa's Judd's Hill Winery to close winery operations, but brand continues (napavalleyregister.com) — Judd's Hill Winery is shutting down its winery operations on Silverado Trail after nearly 50 years, reflecting broader financial strain in Napa Valley's wine industry. The brand will continue on a smaller scale while a new custom-crush business, Small Press Wine Co., takes over the former facility. Local growers, nonprofits, and wine workers may feel the ripple effects of this transition.
   

3. Draft Countywide Transportation Plan released, share your comments! (ca.gov) — Napa residents now have a chance to shape how they'll get around for the next 25 years, as the Napa Valley Transportation Authority releases its Draft Countywide Transportation Plan for public comment. The plan outlines future priorities for safer roads, better transit, more biking and walking options, and climate-friendly investments, with feedback accepted by email through October 9, 2026.
   

4. How much did the 10 most expensive homes sell for in Napa, reported last week? (pressdemocrat.com) — Napa's high-end housing market stayed busy last week, with 43 homes sold and a rural property on Old Soda Springs Road topping the list at $5.5 million. The top ten sales span neighborhoods from Crestview to Vichy Avenue, with prices starting around $1.18 million. These figures offer a snapshot of current values for buyers, sellers, and homeowners watching local trends.
   

5. Update: Steele Fire in Napa County - 30% containment achieved (sacbee.com) — Fire crews have contained 30% of the Steele Fire burning near the 9400 block of Steele Canyon Road in Napa County after it scorched about 50 acres since Wednesday morning. Officials explain what containment percentages really mean and stress that 70% of the perimeter remains uncontrolled, so residents should stay alert for further updates from Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.
   

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  • UPDATE: Happy ending: his family came to retrieve him!
    ***Just a reminder to ensure that your pups have tags and/or are chipped. Found dog alert!!! This poor guy was trotting along Dry Creek Rd at… (Nextdoor Mount Veeder)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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