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¡Viva Mariachi! Festival Returns to Napa Valley Community College April 6 and 7

The ¡Viva Mariachi! Festival returns to Napa on April 6 and 7.  The weekend-long show at Napa Valley Community College this year includes free full-day mariachi workshops for students with...

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Meet Idol NV’s 2024 winner: Andrea Barrera

Two years ago, Andrea Barrera was a student musician in El Salvador performing in the Festival de Verano (Festival of Summer) in San Fernando, Morazán. Today, she reigns as the winner of Idol NV...

Paul’s Picks for March 2024

Napa Valley’s wet, slower “off” season continues through March, although if you look at our calendar there is more happening than in most areas in their busiest time of year. Here are some of my favorite things to do this month.

Paul’s Picks for March 2024

Napa Valley’s wet, slower “off” season continues through March, although if you look at our calendar there is more happening than in most areas in their busiest time of year. Here are some of my favorite things to do this month.

NVUSD, Yountville reach deal on sale of former school property

Napa Valley Unified School District has agreed to sell a former elementary school site in the heart of Yountville to the town, Town Manager Brad Raulston announced this week.

Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation hosts annual pruning contest for vineyard workers

More than 100 vineyard workers across the Napa Valley competed at the 22nd annual Napa County Pruning Contest at Beringer’s Gamble Ranch Vineyard on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Napa Valley teenagers bring Latin flair to Idol NV

Over the past two months, Napa County students ages 12 to 17 have been auditioning for a spot to compete at the upcoming Idol NV finals taking place on Jan. 20 and 21 at the Napa Valley Community College Performing Arts Center.

Restaurants in Napa Valley: What opened and what closed in 2023 and what might be coming in 2024

It has been a busy year for restaurant openings and closings in Napa Valley – as every year is.

The feeling of home

When Cinthya Cisneros, originally from Michoacan, Mexico, was creating La Cheve Bakery and Brews in Napa, she knew she wanted her restaurant to reflect the essence of an abuelita’s home.

BottleRock enters the Latin Music scene in Napa

Created by three Napa natives, Dave Graham, Justin Dragoo and Jason Scoggins of Latitude 38 Entertainment, the longtime producers of BottleRock, have announced the inaugural Latin music festival, La Onda, slated for June 1 and 2 next year.