St. Helena, CA · Daily edition
3 stories from St. Helena and Napa County, in about three minutes.
Local Politics · St. Helena, CA
Bonnie Schoch is running for mayor of St. Helena, aiming to shift city leadership focus from the city manager back to the City Council. A former council member and school board trustee, Schoch opposes Measure S sales tax, arguing the city should address structural budget deficits before seeking new revenue. She prioritizes financial analysis, water quality improvements, and enhanced communication with residents.
Local Politics · St. Helena, CA
Pat Kenealy, a former International Data Group executive and venture capital firm founder managing over $500 million in assets, is running for mayor of St. Helena after briefly serving on the City Council in 2024. He identifies fire risk in wildlands, water quality accountability, and thin financial reserves as his top priorities, calling wildlands fire an "existential risk" and advocating for a single accountable official over the city's water problems. Kenealy supports Measure S, a sales tax measure opposed by his opponent Bonnie Schoch, noting the city relies on hotel, property, and sales tax revenue.
Public Safety · St. Helena, CA
A Chevrolet SUV struck a utility pole at the Silverado Trail and Pope Street intersection near St. Helena on Wednesday morning, downing power lines and prompting a road closure in both directions from Zinfandel Lane to Pope Street. The California Highway Patrol logged the crash at approximately 10:50 a.m., and the Napa County Sheriff's Office issued a text alert about the shutdown. No immediate estimate was provided for when Silverado Trail would reopen.
