We’ve talked about using less water in the garden.

But what about the water that arrives on your roof, then disappears down the gutter?

Two approaches can put that runoff to work in very different ways, and one may qualify for a bonus beyond Napa’s usual lawn-replacement rebate.

There’s a step to take before you start digging, though.

Find out which approach fits your yard, and what to check first.

Have unwanted paperwork piling up? American Canyon residents can bring personal documents to a free paper shredding event.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Where: City Hall parking lot, 4381 Broadway.

For American Canyon residents and residential documents only. Commercial and industrial shredding is not accepted.

Questions? Visit the City’s event webpage or call 707-647-5325.

You can already walk or ride substantial stretches of the Vine Trail, but one assumption could turn a pleasant outing into a very different trip.

The familiar vision of a trail linking the valley is still a work in progress.

So where can you go today, and which connections are still missing?

We’ve put together a practical starting point for choosing a route that fits your afternoon.

Find your next stretch of the Vine Trail.

Beth isn’t asking to be the center of attention.

She has something quieter in mind, and one particular feature could make your home especially appealing.

Could you be her kind of person?

Meet Beth.

One of wine country’s best-known stories almost never made it into print. Its author is coming to Napa to talk about what happened along the way.

He’ll be joined by dozens of writers at a free November gathering with plenty to explore beyond the speaker lineup.

Families have an especially sweet reason to stop by, including a children’s activity that could send young readers home with a new companion.

We’ve gathered the highlights so you can decide what belongs on your calendar.

A childhood television favorite helped set Spencer Conaty on his culinary path.

Years later, that path has led to a new restaurant on Calistoga’s Lincoln Avenue, with a much more personal story than its polished plates might suggest.

Five Senses grew out of something quite different from a conventional restaurant, and that beginning still shapes the experience.

What can you expect when you take a seat, and which kind of table might suit your evening?

Meet the chef and discover Five Senses.