Board Actions

Napa County Board of Supervisors approved sale of the Calistoga Fairgrounds to the City of Calistoga

On January 23rd, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of the $2 million sale of the Calistoga Fairgrounds to the City of Calistoga. This collaboration between the County and City highlights our commitment to improving the community. We are excited to have achieved this milestone together.

For more information, read HERE.

Napa County Board of Supervisors approved agreements with various local non-profits to provide outreach for the Medi-Cal Program

On January 23rd, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize agreements with Cope Family Center, Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center, Parents Child Advocacy Network, and Up Valley Family Centers to provide outreach and linkage to the Medi-Cal program and services and facilitate the Medi-Cal application process.

For more information, click HERE.

County Updates

Skyline Wilderness Park

Senator Bill Dodd has introduced legislation to allow the state of California to sell land at Napa State Hospital known as Camp Coombs to the County of Napa for inclusion in Skyline Wilderness Park. The 80-acre Camp Coombs property would also be authorized for sale to the County for public parkland and open space. In 2019, Sen. Dodd passed a bill to allow it to be sold to the county. That transfer is expected to happen in the coming months. This is exciting news for those who have been discussing this issue for years.

Napa County seeks Arts and Culture Grant applicants for 2024-2025 grant cycle

Calling all Napa County arts and culture non-profit organizations! The Napa County Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is seeking applications for the 2024-2025 Arts and Culture Grant cycle.

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee will host a virtual grant workshop on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 3pm. Register for the workshop HERE.

Find grant requirements and fill out an application HERE.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2024 at 5 pm.

Unique Education Opportunities

Napa County Community Advisory Committee - SEEDS Scholar Program

Join the next in-person Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting for an inspiring talk with Beth Foraker, Co-Director of the UC Davis SEEDS Scholar Program and a mother of a child with a disability on Feb 5th. The SEEDS program is an innovative and inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities. Ms. Foraker works to build what she calls Continuums of Inclusion: communities that offer preschool through college inclusion so that independent adulthood - inclusive living and inclusive employment - and full belonging are possible. She will share her personal and professional journey as a parent and an educator.

RSVP HERE or by emailing Lily Prudhomme at lprudhomme@napacoe.org.

Monday, February 5th

5:30 - 6:30 PM



Napa County Office of Education

2121 Imola Ave, Napa CA 94559

More Than $200,000 in college scholarships now available from PG&E

for students in Northern and Central California

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers and current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in Northern and Central California.

More than $200,000 is being made available through scholarships created by PG&E’s 11 employee resource groups (ERG) and two engineering network groups (ENG). These groups support and advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within PG&E and the hometowns it serves.

To be considered for a scholarship, all applications must be submitted by March 15, 2024. PG&E scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available HERE.

Youth of the Year presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley and American Canyon support our youth to reach academic success and develop good character. During their annual Youth of the Year event, the Boys & Girls Club recognize the youth who stand out. In Napa and American Canyon, each nominee spends weeks preparing to tell their story on stage but there’s a whole lot more than storytelling behind the program. Finalists draft a series of essays on the topics of their Club experience, what matters to them most, and overcoming obstacles. On Wednesday February 7th, eight youth finalists from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley will share their stories of bravery and hope to a packed audience at the Uptown Theater in downtown Napa. This is a free event and something you want to be a part of. Please reserve your seats HERE.

Wednesday, February 7th

6 pm - 8:30 pm

Uptown Theater

1350 Third St

Napa, CA 94599

PG&E contributes $55 million to expand REACH Program, providing more support to income-eligible customers on energy bills

PG&E is announcing up to $1,000 bill credit available for income-eligible households struggling to pay their bills. PG&E has contributed $55 million to support the Dollar Energy Fund, marking an unprecedented expansion of the Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) program. Applicants must be eligible, for more information on the program including how to apply, click HERE.

Black History Month Events

7th Annual Napa Valley Black History Celebration

Hosted by Napa Valley Black History Committee

Join the 7th Annual Napa Valley Black History Month Celebration, hosted at Crosswalk Community Church. This year's theme is "African Americans and the Arts." Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of culture and history. Ticket information can be found HERE.

Saturday, February 3rd

3 pm - 6 pm

Crosswalk Church

2590 1st St. Napa CA, 94558

Black History Month Oratorical Contest

Hosted by Napa County Office of Education

Attention Napa County students in 3rd to 12th grade! You are invited to participate in the Black History Month Oratorical Contest. This is your chance to honor an influential Black person who has made a significant impact on society. Whether they are alive or deceased, and from any country, the choice is yours! You will have two minutes to perform your selected text.

The submission deadline for this competition is February 14th, 2024.

For more information, visit the website HERE.

Movie Day - Bob Marley: One Love

Hosted by Napa County Library

If you're looking for a fun and informative way to celebrate Black History Month, attending a matinee movie day to watch the Bob Marley: One Love could be just the thing for you!

Bob Marley is an iconic figure in music history, known for his reggae rhythms and powerful messages of love, peace, and social justice. The movie about his life and music is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about this influential artist. Registration required. (PG 13+) Register HERE.

Tuesday, February 20th

2 pm - 4 pm

Cinemark Napa Valley

195 Gasser Dr., Napa, CA

Community Events

Napa Moms Annual Childhood Expo

This FREE event is for local parents to discover community resources, education and enrichment opportunities, and other businesses that cater to local families. More information HERE.

Saturday, February 3rd

10 am - 12 pm

Las Flores Community Center

4300 Linda Vista Ave, Napa, CA 94558

Ben Westhoff Award-winning Journalist & Author of Fentanyl, Inc.

Hosted by the Michael Leonardi Foundation

Ben will share his expertise on the current fentanyl crisis, his book Fentanyl, Inc., and upcoming documentary. A Q&A and discussion will follow. Event is free. Limited seats, please register HERE.

Saturday, February 10th

11 am - 12:30 pm

Yountville Parks & Recreation - Community Center

6516 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

On January 9th, the Board recognized January as Positive Parenting Awareness Month. Director Jesica Silverman from Cope Family Center accepted the proclamation.

Thank you to those who attended my joint Community Meeting with Councilmember Bernie Narvaez on Janurary 24th!

I attended the Napa Valley Stands with Ukraine 2nd Annual Celebration of the New Year & Supporting Ukrainian Refugees.

Community Members Appointed to Serve

Congratulations to the following community members who were recently appointed:

Napa County Law Library Board of Trustees

• James V. Jones
• Anthony Halstead

First 5 Napa County Children and Families Commission

• Kelsey Petithomme
• Torence J. Powell
• Vanessa M. Rubio

Napa Sanitation District Board of Directors

• Peter Barlett

Thank you all for your service!

Click HERE to learn about Napa County Board and Commissions, and ways you can become involved.