St. Helena Star

The St. Helena Star is a weekly publication located in St. Helena, California. It is produced by Napa Valley Publishing Co., which is part of Lee Enterprises, the same company that publishes the Napa Valley Register. This newspaper has been in circulation since 1874. In 2011, it received recognition from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, earning a 2nd place award in the "General Excellence" category for newspapers of its size for the year 2010.

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Napa prosecutors dispute self-defense claim by Lake Berryessa murder suspect

3 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Howard Yune

Gabriel James Chavez has argued he was protecting himself and his family when he killed a man during a violent, chaotic brawl at a Lake Berryessa park. In a June 23 filing in Napa County Superior Court, the office of District Attorney Allison Haley asked the court to deny Chavez’ motion to dismiss a charge of murder against the 26-year-old American Canyon resident.
Trees, shrubs planted at community forest in St. Helena

3 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jesse Duarte

Long-term plans to develop a community forest south of St. Helena took another step forward on Saturday. About 35 volunteers helped plant more than 160 native trees and shrubs to enhance the biodiversity of the man-made Napa Valley Community Forest that provides habitat for owls, rodents, coyotes, grebes and hummingbirds.
St. Helena City Council reviews plans for Porchfest concerts

3 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jesse Duarte

The St. Helena City Council wants to clear up a few details before throwing its full support behind a plan to bring free live music to a residential neighborhood. On Tuesday, councilmembers said they want to flesh out details about the proposed St. Helena Porchfest's financial viability, insurance coverage, and safety plans before giving the green light to the festival, which is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 28. The event will come back to the council for approval on July 22.
From the editor: Hot summer reading

3 days ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jesse Duarte

One of my bookworm dreams came true a few weeks ago. Wild Plum Books owner Elyse Chambers asked me which book I wanted to recommend as part of a Father’s Day display featuring recommendations from local fathers. Whoa daddy, where do we start? Torn between a few options (how could I pass up “The Master and Margarita”?) I chose Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections.” Marcus the barrel cooper next to me shrewdly went with Ian McEwan’s “Atonement” — Marcus, we need to be friends.
Napa City Council to vote on revamp of old Kohl’s site

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Howard Yune

The Napa City Council will have its say on a plan to overhaul the site of a recently closed Kohl’s store — and start the path to building a hotel and housing in its place. Council members will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to vote on four ordinances that would clear a path to the downtown redevelopment project, which would include two buildings to host a 161-room hotel, 78 condominiums and retail spaces.
Want a job in Napa? These employers have the most open jobs

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jennifer Huffman

Looking for a job in Napa Valley or wine country? Consider these employers, who had the most job ads in Napa County in May: The Napa Valley Unified School District, Providence, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, the state of California, Treasury Wine Estates, Auberge, the Estate Yountville, Hyatt and Bear restaurant. That's according data released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
Trump can command National Guard as California’s legal challenge moves forward, appeals court says

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Sonja Sharp

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Thursday to leave troops in Los Angeles in the hands of the Trump administration while California’s objections are litigated in federal court, finding the president had broad — though not “unreviewable” — authority to deploy the military in American cities. “We disagree with Defendants’ primary argument that the President’s decision to federalize members of the California National Guard ... is completely insulated from judicial review,” Judge Mark J.
Darioush winery cuts staff in Napa Valley, president Avery exits company

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jennifer Huffman

Citing problems including a “slowdown in visitation to Napa Valley,” between 2 and 10 hospitality workers at Darioush winery have been laid off, said a spokesperson for the wine business. The layoff took place on June 11. “Like many in the wine industry, we’re facing continued challenges,” said a statement from Darioush. “As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to reduce our hospitality workforce.
Hotel St. Helena reopening Friday after years-long closure

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Jesse Duarte

ST. HELENA — The Hotel St. Helena is reopening Friday after being closed for at least five years. Eight of the downtown hotel’s 18 rooms will be available for booking this weekend as part of a soft opening, owner Mary Haney told the St. Helena Star on Thursday. The other rooms will become available eventually, she said. City officials have been working with the hotel for years to resolve lingering code issues. Fire Chief John Sorensen said the hotel passed its final fire inspection on Thursday.
The Napa Valley Wine Exchange: The benefits of tasting before pouring

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Allen Balik

Why is the tasting “ritual” frowned upon by some as over-the-top snobbery and considered as essential to the enjoyment and appreciation of wine by others? No one frowns when observing the customary sniffing of a gifted floral bouquet or the lengthy gaze at the beauty of a treasured painting, let alone the long and lingering smiles when relishing a freshly baked apple pie or the tactile appreciation of a fine leather purse.