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Fairgrounds director hired, first event set for September

The new Fairgrounds director, Sheli Wright, will arrive for duty just a week ahead of the circus shows on Sept. 3, according to city spokesperson Jed Matcham.

Adventist Health shutters Calistoga Vermeil Clinic

The Vermeil Clinic, owned and operated by Adventist Health St. Helena, closed its doors last Friday after nearly three decades providing healthcare services in Calistoga. 

Another Michelin star for Auro

For the second year in a row, Calistoga restaurant Auro has been awarded a Michelin star.

Calistoga resident suffers serious injury following collision with Calistoga Police Sgt.

Calistoga resident Brenda Sarabio was hospitalized Monday night after being struck by a Calistoga Police patrol vehicle as she walked in a crosswalk at the intersection of Washington and Berry streets. 

Happy ending in months-long effort to rescue dog

Wine Country Animal Lovers is a donor-funded nonprofit that has grown over the years and assists with animals in Napa, Lake, and Sonoma counties.

Back to the drawing board: Calistoga Mayor’s appointments rejected… again

Last week, Williams nominated Lucretia Marcus and Gerald Turgeon to fill the two Planning Commission vacancies (Kelly Oliver and Doug Allen both resigned due to work commitments, according to Chair Tim Wilkes) but the council voted against the mayor’s nominations. 

Williams to run for second mayoral term

Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega will also seek another term while Councilmember Lisa Gift said she’s undecided but leaning toward running.

Calistoga council seeks solution for Lincoln Ave. sidewalk pains

The city spent the better part of last year in discussions with Caltrans regarding policy and oversight of outdoor dining pods, also known as parklets, installed on Lincoln Avenue during the COVID-19 pandemic before the council eventually voted to remove the three pods earlier this year. 

Lawn rental likely to be Calistoga’s first official use of Fairgrounds

The city will pay $2 million to the county to purchase the land and has budgeted an additional $750,000 this year to pay for basic landscaping and upkeep costs.

Officials say diligence is key as wildfire season begins

North Bay is facing an early and intense fire season, with recent significant fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties and heightened fire risk due to warming temperatures. Authorities have suspended burn permits and upgraded emergency protocols to bolster community safety and responsiveness.