Jennifer Huffman

5 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jennifer Huffman

The unemployment rate in Napa County was 4.1% in March, down from a revised 4.3% in February, and above the year-ago estimate of 4.0%. That compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.3% for California and 4.2% for the U.S. during the same period. The data was reported Friday by the state Employment Development Department. In March, Napa, San Luis Obispo and Placer counties tied for the seventh-lowest jobless rate among the 58 counties in California.

5 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jennifer Huffman

Nic Meerholz has been inside of quite a few luxury homes around Napa Valley, but he’s not a realtor, designer, chef or gardener. He’s a photographer. Meerholz owns SeaTimber Media. The company provides photography and videography services primarily in the real estate, construction and design industries. “I love the challenge of creating images that have an impact on people,” said Meerholz.

6 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jennifer Huffman

Are you a fan of Napa’s Black Bear Diner? Now’s your chance to buy the bear — or part of it. The building at 303 Soscol Ave. that is home to the Napa restaurant is for sale by the property owner, the Gasser Foundation, for $3.895 million. The restaurant business itself is corporate-owned and is not part of the sale, said the listing agent, Stuart Wright with CBRE commercial real estate. Customers shouldn’t worry about the Black Bear Diner closing anytime soon.

1 week ago | fresnobee.com | Jennifer Huffman

Home prices increased, sales dipped and the prospect of tariffs have given rise to worries about economic uncertainty, rising costs and inflation. Such was the first quarter of 2025 real estate in Napa County. According to Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS) data, Napa County home prices rose in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same quarter of 2024. From January to March this year, the median sold price of a local home ranged from $835,000 to $949,000.

1 week ago | fresnobee.com | Jennifer Huffman

Kohl's department store and the Jax White Mule diner have closed. Miyamo Boutique will move. The Don Perico and Napa Noodles restaurants remain open - for now. The number of tenants at Napa's Parkway Plaza continues to shrink, leaving some people wondering what's next for the downtown plaza. The center, at the corner of First and Main streets, is owned by Coombs Street LLC of 300 Venture Group of Danville.