Local Politics · Napa County
Napa County voters will decide Measure B, a proposed 0.5% sales tax running April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2045, funding wildfire preparedness, watershed protection, and open space preservation. Revenue would be split equally between Napa County and the Regional Park and Open Space District, with independent oversight and grant programs. American Canyon voters will also consider Measure P, a 1% sales tax estimated to generate $3.7 million annually for general city services including public safety and wildfire mitigation, as the city projects a budget shortfall beginning in 2027–28. Napa and Calistoga have no city-specific measures on the November ballot; their residents vote only on countywide Measure B.
Community News · Napa County
The Napa Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for up to $1.2 million in unrestricted grants through its Elaine Jones Safety Net and Capacity Building Fund, supporting nonprofits that provide essential services to Napa County residents. Eligible organizations must have served the county for at least five years with an annual local operating budget between $1 million and $10 million, covering areas such as food assistance, housing, healthcare, childcare, mental health care, and survivor support. The fund, established in 2025, distributed $1.65 million to 15 nonprofits in its first year. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, with details available at napavalleycf.org/safetynet.
Community News · Napa County
Napa Valley 1839 FC soccer club opened a pop-up storefront at Suite 325, First Street Napa (1300 First St.) on Oct. 15, selling jerseys, fan gear, branded IPA, and sponsor wines through the end of January. The St. Helena Carpy Gang youth football organization will hold its 90th-anniversary spaghetti feed and reunion fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Native Sons Hall (1313 Spring St.), open to adults 21 and older. Calistoga Little League began player registration Oct. 16 at $75 per player through Dec. 31, rising to $100 from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, with volunteers required to complete background checks and child abuse awareness training. Optimist Youth Basketball, a Napa recreational league for grades six through 12, is accepting online registration at napaoyb.org for the 2026-27 season.
