Supervisor Liz Alessio ~ August 2026 | |
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
August has been a very exciting and busy month in Napa County - so please give me some grace for this being a little late and a lot long!
As summer winds down, harvest is underway, students are settling back into school, and families are getting into a new routine. This time of year, is always a wonderful reminder of how much our schools, students and educators contribute to the strength of our community. I wish all our students, teachers, school staff, and families a wonderful year ahead.
Throughout August, I had the opportunity to celebrate our first responders, agricultural heritage, and young leaders, while supporting organizations working to strengthen families and our community. Highlights included Napa’s National Night Out, the Napa Town & Country Junior Livestock Auction, a tour of the Sarah Leslie Foundation’s housing for survivors of domestic violence, and Michael Constantas’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor. I also joined community leaders for conversations about California’s budget and regional priorities at the Napa Leadership Luncheon and Cal Cities North Bay Division session.
It was also a month of supporting organizations doing important work across Napa County—from the Salvation Army’s “Out of the Fire” Gala, Megan Dominici’s Passion for Change celebrating 19 inspiring Napa County youth, and the Alaina’s Voice Foundation Dinner supporting mental health, to Hands Across the Valley, which helps fund critical food programs including the Napa Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and Feeding It Forward.
One of my favorite highlights was hosting my 6th Annual Harvest Hoedown, raising an incredible $264,000 for Cope Family Center and its child abuse prevention programs. I’m so grateful to everyone who helped make this possible and supported Cope’s work to give parents the tools and resources they need to raise safe, healthy and thriving children.
I closed out the month at The Harvest Stomp, supporting the Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ work to strengthen grower resiliency, advance research and protect our Agricultural Preserve, and the Music & Memories Gala, benefiting local Alzheimer’s and dementia programs through the Providence Community Health Foundation Napa Valley. I’m especially proud that District 2 Community Grant funds provided $1,500 to the Foundation to help strengthen this important network of support for local families.
Looking back on such a full month, I’m reminded that the greatest strength of Napa County is its people. Whether we are supporting agriculture, investing in young people, helping families in crisis, addressing mental health, caring for older adults, or making sure our neighbors have access to food and essential services, we continue to show what it means to care for one another.
In this issue, you will find:
- Current Projects: Road & Streets
- Links for Caltrans, Napa Firewise & Community Wildfire Protection Plans
- Key County updates & Resources
- Community Events
- Community Connections
Thank you for continuing to show up, lend a hand and make a difference!
With gratitude,
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Road & Street Updates
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West Pueblo pocket - area of Hwy 29, Redwood Rd, Linda Vista and West Pueblo - concrete curb and gutter repairs in progress and paving scheduled for October
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Sandra Dr @ Carol Dr - installing new signs underneath existing stop signs on the Carol Dr approaches
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Redwood Rd - a couple storm repair projects:
- MPM 2.3 - construction ongoing and expected completion by the end of September
- MPM 5.41 - construction expected from September 14th to October 6th
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Mt. Veeder Rd - several storm repair projects:
- MPM .08 - construction to start and end the week of September 21st
- MPM 3.25 - construction starts September 22nd and is expected to be completed by November 24th
- MPM 4.3 - construction in progress and expected to be completed by November 24th
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Dreek Rd Bridge Replacement - final completion estimated by the end of September
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Wall Rd - storm repairs in progress and expected to be completed by the end of October
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Partrick Rd - paving and fog seal completed
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Solano Ave - paving is complete, contractors are working on clean-up and small repairs
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White Sulfur Springs - construction in progress and expected to be completed by the end of October
Caltrans Projects
You can view the latest up to date information on current and completed Caltrans projects at the links below:
>> View the Caltrans Newsletter
>> View Caltrans Projects in Napa
Fire Resilience Updates
You can view the latest up to date information on hazardous fuel reduction projects that Napa Firewise has planned in Napa on their website. >> Napa Firewise Project Updates
City & County of Napa Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP)
>> View City of Napa CWPP and Resources
>> View County of Napa CWPP and Resources
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Napa County Agricultural Crop Report
On July 28, Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Toosdi Malito shared Napa County's 2025 Crop Report, which tracks how much the county's farms and vineyards produced last year. Here's a few key takeaways:
• Overall value dipped slightly. In 2025, agriculture in Napa County generated roughly $974.2 million in total value, down 6% from 2024. The main reason: farmers grew slightly less acreage and tonnage overall. Still, winegrapes held their value well.
• Livestock and poultry values increased. Livestock was valued at $3.9 million, up about $1.7 million from the year before. Poultry and other animal products brought in $697,000, up $325,000 from 2024.
• Pest patrol stayed busy. To protect local farms and natural areas, county staff checked 49,068 pest traps in 2025. They kept a close watch for the glassy-winged sharpshooter, an invasive pest that can spread plant disease, and inspected 2,770 plant shipments and other materials to catch it and other harmful pests before they could spread.
>> Read more about the 2025 Agricultural Crop Report
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New Location for Child Support Services
We have great news! Napa County Child Support Services has moved to a new location: 555 Gateway Dr, Napa, CA 94558. Department staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm and can also be reached via email at Child.Support@countyofnapa.org.
>> Learn more about Child Support Services
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Soft Plastic Recycling is coming!
This summer, roughly 1,000 households across Napa County have received a yellow crate to place next to their trash and recycling bins, as a test to see whether a major recycling mishap can finally be addressed. The yellow crate is part of a soft plastic recycling program that's being tested out through November.
The program, which is run through Napa Recycling & Waste Services and Napa County Recycling & Waste Services, aims to properly separate soft plastic waste (chips bags, ziploc bags and plastic bags, etc.) since mixing them together with other recyclables contributes to challenges in the machinery that sorts it all.
>> Learn more about the NEW soft plastics pilot program
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Property Tax Payment Process
Napa County has partnered with InvoiceCloud, an online billing and payment provider, to modernize property tax payments for residents.
New Features: Taxpayers who create a free InvoiceCloud profile can access paperless billing, text/email payment reminders, pay-by-text, AutoPay, scheduled payments, and digital wallet options like Apple Pay and PayPal.
Rollout Details: InvoiceCloud will be used for all property taxes and started with with unsecured property taxes (business property, boats, and aircraft) that were mailed the week of July 27, 2026.
Existing Payment Options Remain: Taxpayers may still pay by phone (833-335-5532), mail (1195 Third St., Ste. 108, Napa), in person, or via drop-off bin.
Questions? Contact the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office at 707-253-4327 or taxcollector@countyofnapa.org.
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A Boost for Farmworker Housing!
I’m pleased to share that AB 1890, sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s suspense file last week.
The bill would increase the State’s annual contribution to Napa County’s three farmworker housing centers from $250,000 to up to $500,000, helping support these vital housing resources.
Napa County has worked closely with Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and our state partners to strengthen this funding partnership. Our farmworker housing centers provide safe, affordable housing for the agricultural workers who are essential to Napa County’s economy, and I’m grateful to the Majority Leader for championing this important investment as the bill moves forward.
Pictured above is River Ranch Farmworker Center in St. Helena, one of three Napa County-owned farmworker housing centers. Opened in 2003 on land donated by local vintner Joseph Phelps, River Ranch was created through a partnership among local vintners, community leaders, and the County. Today, it provides housing for up to 60 farmworkers at a time and remains an important resource for the seasonal workforce that helps keep Napa Valley’s agricultural industry thriving.
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Story Walk at Bothe-NV State Park
First 5 Napa County, Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District and fellow program partners collaborate each year to combine the love of reading and a passion for the outdoors. Starting in June, the outdoor story displays are hosted in four popular parks, moving across Napa County from Calistoga to American Canyon and offer families a free, local, child-focused activity during the summer months when school is out of session. We just learned about this event and wanted to share, luckily there is one remaining date in the line-up.
August 29 – September 13: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (Calistoga)
>> Read more about Story Walk on the First5 website
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Napa Small Business Resource Fair
Learn about funding sources for your business and connect with resources that can help your business thrive. The event kicks off with a dynamic panel highlighting local businesses who successfully obtained SBA-backed loans that help them grow! Also hear from the California Grants Portal who will be leading a live demo of this site which lists hundreds of available grants.
Registration is FREE!
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
🕙 9:00am – 11:30am
📍 Napa Valley College, Performing Arts Center - 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA, 94559
>> Learn more and register here
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Skyline Wilderness Park
Did you know? There is a lot more to do at Skyline Wilderness Park than just hiking. Skyline has the Martha Walker Native Habitat Garden, a memorial to Martha that invites visitors to enjoy a unique presentation of flowers and plants from all over California.
You can also enjoy fishing, camping, disc golf, archery, picnicking and more!
>> Learn more and make reservations on the Skyline Wilderness Park website
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The 2026 Napa Valley Ride, Walk & Roll to Cure ALS is an annual family-friendly community and endurance event raising funds to support the mission priorities of the ALS Network.
By participating and fundraising, YOU are helping the ALS Network get closer to finding treatments and cures for ALS.
📅Saturday, September 26th
📍Napa Valley Expo
>> Learn more, register or donate to the ALS Network
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The 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's is coming to the Bay Area! There are several dates through October in various cities!
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action.
You can help support their efforts by joining any of the walk dates:
Yountville: September 26th
More locations around the Bay Area, click link below for details.
>> Read more and register or donate at the Walk to End Alzheimer's website
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Youth Leadership Academy
Do you have a middle schooler or teen that might be looking for ways to make a difference in our community?
Whether they want to volunteer, serve on a leadership team, help plan an event, develop a project or simply hear about opportunities - you can submit a request form to receive information and stay informed via email.
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You can use the link in the text below to sign up for emails.
>> Complete the request form to receive information
| | | If you have any questions about the programs they offer, you can visit their website: www.ylaofnapa.org | | Holly Dawson with daughter, Talia, Debra Dommen and Jeri Hanson at the Junior Livestock Auction. | | Me with Supervisor Anne Cottrell as we point out bidders at the Junior Livestock Auction. | | Me with Tom Fuller at The Harvest Stomp event. | |
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