The St John the Baptist Catholic School students enjoying a wonderful field trip to Connolly Ranch. Center building construction started March 3, 1970. The "Star Wars" villain is one of her favorite characters. Napa Valley Unitarian-Universalists organized a "care-a-van" to visit those recovering from illness. A young Napa County resident sends a messages to the world with chalk. Garrett Hardware, 10540 … Mary Orlin is the wine and food writer for the Bay Area News Group and a James Beard Award and Emmy award-winning journalist, Certified Sommelier and WSET Advanced certified wine professional and frequent wine judge. From left to right, Linda and Paul Row, Doug Roberts, Colleen Clark, Paul Oseso, Katie Anderson, Woody Hedderman, Hugh Linn, Mike Murray, Brad Wagenknecht and Devereaux Smith. Riann and Mac Engelbracht enjoy a recent social distancing visit with their great-grandparents. He wanted to give back to Willow first. Seated from left to right are Audrey Lieberman, Kathleen Conroy, Rachel Friedman, Phyllis Kleid, Zoe Stein, Rona Brackett, and Marsha Matz. Members of the Golden Hills Mustang Club, in conjunction with the Tug McGraw Foundation, hosted a Super Bowl party at Veterans Home of California in Yountville. of social distancing rules, Noah, left, celebrated his birthday with a Birthday Parade from friends and family. Our property was the front line for fighting the fire up on Partrick Road.”. Pictured left to right are Melissa Rodriguez Avina, Dalila Tapia, Julie Ramirez-Villarreal and FROSH Coach Marie Dolcini. Doris's granddaughter Emily came up with the idea of having a parade in front of her house consisting of children, grandchildren and friends. Sing Napa Valley at its December Festive Holiday Concert featuring Puccini and Tchaikovsky at Napa Methodist Church. William Hill sustained only minor cosmetic and landscaping damage, in addition to minimal vineyard damage.”. Dozens of early Monday morning fires erupted across Northern California’s premier wine country, spreading quickly, fueled by high wind gusts. And direct fire isn’t the only risk; depending on the duration and intensity of the flames, smoke taint in the remaining grapes on the vines may be become an issue. They determined the main factors that effected the rates of hydration on obsidian were temperatures and chemical compositions (Friedman and Smith 1960). birthday. Veritas Christian Academy Elementary students pose on their new playground to say "thank you" to Kiwanis Club of Napa for installing the equipment. Sewing is one of her many talents, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, she has been making face masks to give away to local people and organizations such as nursing homes. On Fourth of July weekend, a group of musicians played at Napa Valley restaurants, courtesy of Bouchaine and Festival Napa Valley. Graduates who participated — 28 of the 50 students graduating this year — received a NVC cap and gown, medallion, certificate of completion, snacks, and a congratulation card signed by EOPS staff. The giveaway is a part of the club’s Literacy project. Officials urged the public to be extra cautious during the holiday season. ), Joseph, and Mitzi, receive a thank you from Oxbow Public Market merchants Fatted Calf, LiveFire, C Casa, and El Porteno. Alexa Conatser celebrates as she attends her "drive by" graduation at Napa's Memorial Stadium. Napa County is looking for ways to make the recent megafires a memory, not a harbinger. While on a recent bike ride, Donna R Altes spotted these three college students crafting outdoors while observing safe social distancing. The one-day event was held at Kiwanis Park, where residents in the transitional and independent living support group picked their own pumpkins and chose goodie bags. Tanya and Margaret Wigger channeled the spirit of Rosie the Riveter to help make masks for Mare Island Dry Dock, LLC, where Tanya is an employee. Professional photographer George Rose documented on Facebook as flames raged through the night and daybreak, showing walls of fire on ridges and burning structures. The USS Rafael Peralta is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. He visits her every day at 1 p.m. for a couple hours. Napa Police Chief Robert Plumber has a moment with a protester at recent Black Lives Matter event as Veterans Park. Photo by Louise Vicencio - Land Trust of Napa County. Friends of Tammy White recently held a parade in her honor. Signs and robes were delivered as far as Fairfield, Vacaville, and St. Helena. (Randall Benton/The Sacramento Bee via AP). Students and staff were joined by CCCS Director Caroline Wilson and Napa County Superintendent of Schools Barbara Nemko. Veterans Home of California in Yountville. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Tens of thousands of acres and hundreds of homes and businesses have burned in widespread wildfires that are burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. Dorothy Salmon sent in several photos of a recent watercraft outing on the Napa River. Angela Cabacungan celebrated her 100th birthday in quarantine at home with her favorite dessert, a Nation’s strawberry pie. Volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club fill bags of food for distribution. Chris Rubio, left, receives the Congressional Record Award from Congressman Mike Thompson’s Office representative Brad Onorato. In the middle row kneeling are Eduardo Apolinar (8), Lucas Teaff (8), Breanna Pham (3), David Como (6). Akre and his department have been on a campaign to increase their numbers since even before the 2017 fires. Since then, we've worked tirelessly to rebuild our lives. A helicopter lowers itself toward an irrigation basin amid the vineyards of Highway 29 in Oakville during firefighting efforts Monday morning against the Nuns Fire, which is straddling Napa and Sonoma counties and was 50 percent contained. Napa Fire said it got a call at 7:20 p.m. of a fully involved structure fire on the 1400 block of Sheridan Drive. Linda Orndorf and family gathered at the Napa County Office of Education for the dedication of a bench in memory of her husband, Steve Orndorf. April 23 was Doris Duncan's 88th birthday, and because of the current shelter-in-place and social distancing, her family was unable to hold a family celebration at a local restaurant. Fran Brady, left, 89, was one of the first lady tour guides in Napa Valley and worked for a number of wineries throughout her career from Franciscan, Beringer and Silver Oak. Members of two bridge sections from Napa County Branch American Association of University Women have donated twelve $25 gift cards to NEWS. Other famous Wine Country businesses, including the Michelin 3-starred French Laundry restaurant, are closed due to fire related power outages. Sunrise Montessori's graduating class of 2020 from left to right: Madeline Roberts, Nicholas Boyd, Sajan Khaira and Celeste Truong. Updated Monday 10 p.m. Pete Hoffmann, owner of Napa’s Aum Cellars, reported Monday night that his winery survived the fire. From left to right: VNV Board Members Reynaldo Zertuche, General Manager of the Embassy Suites Napa Valley and Don Shindle, General Manager of The Westin Verasa Napa; Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO of Visit Napa Valley; and Congressman Mike Thompson. Students from American Canyon High School recently participated the North Bay Regional Academic Decathlon. Olivia Umutyan spreading positive messages and artwork to walkers in her neighborhood. The Culinary Institute of America also released a statement that staff, students and property were safe at CIA’s Greystone campus in St. Helena and the CIA at Copia in Napa. But embers and flaming debris fell down a dumbwaiter shaft, near where John stands, and caught the lower floor on fire. 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. Pictured are Isaiah (left), Aldea Day Adolescent Program for Treatment student and Jose Martinez (right), Aldea Behavioral Health Support Counselor holding Izeah's painting. The family had called 911 while evacuating after discovering flames in their kitchen area, the department reported. A home burns at Silverado Country Club on Monday from the Atlas Fire. Pearl and Henry Heitman at Stanly Lane Pumpkin Patch. Top left to right: Kelton & Rob Kingsford, John Rodgers, Gary Valentinsen, Frank Villante, Jim Wagner, Dave Bardwell, Evan Morrison, Dave Proud, Marie and Rodney Skillings. The blaze went on to destroy multiple homes near Lake Berryessa. From right, Gary Lieberstein, Bob Harris, Colleen Clark, Chris Craiker, Brenda Burke and Bob Van Der Velde at a recent Sunrise Rotary committee gathering. 22. Carol Davis and Beth Nickel display Beth’s homemade tie dye American flag. Firefighters aided by calmer winds made significant strides on Monday against flames wreaking havoc in northern California wine country, as a separate blaze - already the largest in state history - grew to over 1 million acres burned. New Years Day Resolution Run age group winners Elaine Markovich and Karen Kiely. First grade students with their teachers celebrate their Integrity awards at Snow Elementary. Police and fire department vehicles and officers visited as well. Community Projects had its inception in 1941 as the Napa Chapter of the British War Relief. The nearby Moon Mountain district, where wineries and vineyards are on steep, remote hillsides, are also at risk. The fire, which began on Sunday night, is one of a number of fires that have already burned more than 50,000 acres in Napa and Sonoma counties. Cohn. DeCrevel encourages everyone to follow guidelines on social distancing. (Paradise Ridge Winery). Pictured, the team pauses in St. Helena. An excited group of hikers recently made the trek to Table Rock during a Land Trust of Napa County guided outing. “At this time, we are still assessing the specific damage to Sonoma County vineyards as well as to our communities and neighbors. Visit Napa Valley hosted Congressman Mike Thompson on Feb. 24 at the Napa Valley Welcome Center to learn more about Napa County’s second largest industry, tourism. Napa Wildlife Rescue specialize in squirrel care. 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