Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
See anyone you know? Faces and Places features photos from family celebrations, community events, winning moments and personal achievement, but during shelter-at-home orders, we're welcoming self-isolation selfies as well as photos of good social distancing practices and other ways you are coping during coronavirus safety measures.
Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
Napa County Republicans gather to celebrate adopting Esther Deaver Park. The city of Napa Parks & Recreation Department said "The volunteer efforts they provide will help the City keep the park maintained." Editor's note: This item has been modified to add the context of the photo.
Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
Gemme Von Knopka sent in a photo of Socks on his taco truck.
Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
While social distancing and wearing masks, the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County recently practiced for the Fuller Park Tree Walks series.
Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
Andrew Miller and Sensei Kevin Holman celebrating Gabe Harp’s big accomplishment of promoting to Junior Blackbelt. Gabe started at Red Dragon in 2016 when he was just 7 years old. Kevin and Andrew have been a significantly positive influence on Gabe and his sister Izzy throughout the years.
Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
Napa Valley Unitarian-Universalists organized a "care-a-van" to visit those recovering from illness. Dolores and Tom Wilson visit with Susan Okun, Parry Murray, and Jane Bledsoe at The Springs in Napa on Sept. 20.
Photos: Faces and Places, November 15
Napa Wildlife Rescue specialize in squirrel care. Since this is walnut and acorn season, the group of caretakers went out and collected walnuts. The group also takes donations of nuts, so if you'd like to donate some tasty treats for rescued squirrels, contact the group via email at wildlifeadmin@napawildliferescue.org, or call 707-685-5411
Napa's long-running care-package drive for troops overseas is continuing its work — despite hurdles posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Flower power: Napa florist Christina Yan, owner of Bellevue Floral Co., is competing in HBO Max's floral competition series: "Full Bloom."
Biz buzz: 19-year-old Remy Jacobson has joined Jacobson Wealth Management, making him the youngest financial advisor in Napa Valley.
10 Questions: Jessica Prince's Napa Valley floral business is 'blooming.'
A resident reports that 11 people living at the home, including three in nursing care, have tested positive for the virus.
Ed biz buzz: The Napa Valley College Foundation named Jessica Thomason as ED.
Grant Reynolds of Water Audit California is threatening litigation unless the city modifies its use of the Stonebridge wells and exercises more discretion over well permits.
Napa County plummeted overnight into to the purple "tier" and many local business owners are scrambling.
Right of way issues kept the subdivision from advancing following its first approval in 2016.
The rise in local COVID-19 cases has not yet translated into a dramatic increase in hospitalizations, Queen of the Valley reports.
Trucks, buses and cars used by Napa public safety and service agencies will be the stars of a city parade starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Napa Valley CanDo’s Napa Valley Give!Guide is completely online this year. Use it to donate to any of 57 local nonprofits.