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Yountville news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2 stories from Yountville and Napa County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Napa County

Napa County November Ballot Measures: Sales Tax Proposals for Wildfire, Water, Open Space

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.

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Community News · Napa County

Napa Valley CF Nonprofit Grant Applications Due 5 p.m. Wed., Oct. 28

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.

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