Sasha Paulsen

1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | Sasha Paulsen

What: St. Helena Museum of Art and Culture, known as “The MAC,” grand opening Where: 607 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena When: Open daily beginning Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed major holidays); U nder-Study cafe opening soon How much: Admission to the museum is $25 for adults; $15 for youth (6-17) and free for children (5 and younger); admission is 20% off for Napa Valley Museum members Now on view: Exhibit “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” through March 8, 2026 Julia Child was no...

2 weeks ago | napacountytimes.com | Sasha Paulsen |Lisa Adams Walter |Danielle Wilde

Napa County took part in the April 5 nation-wide “Hands-Off” protests against Trump administration policies with gatherings in Napa, Yountville and Calistoga. NapaIn Napa, more than 1,000 people packed both sides of Third Street by the courthouse, carrying signs, ringing bells, waving to passing cars and listening to speakers, who included U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson. “This works,” Thompson told the crowd. “We’re fired up.

1 month ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Sasha Paulsen

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. As local newsrooms are increasingly bought by billionaires, scaled back or absorbed into media conglomerates, communities lose original reporting and are left with more syndicated content. Your support keeps quality regional journalism alive. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting.

1 month ago | pressdemocrat.com | Sasha Paulsen

Even amid turbulence in the wine industry, Napa Valley Vintners’ 29th annual trade auction, Premiere Napa Valley, saw bidding wars drive its total to $3.3 million Feb. 22 — a 10% increase over the previous year. Exclusive to trade professionals, the auction served as the grand unveiling of the 2023 vintage, featuring 194 one-of-a-kind lots, each crafted specifically for the auction.

2 months ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Sasha Paulsen

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. As local newsrooms are increasingly bought by billionaires, scaled back or absorbed into media conglomerates, communities lose original reporting and are left with more syndicated content. Your support keeps quality regional journalism alive. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting.