Jacqueline Robnett, a community association manager in Napa, has earned the California Association of Community Managers’ “Certified Community Association Manager” designation.

A national coalition of conservation groups presented an award to California Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) for his leadership in renewing a tax incentive for landowners who protect their land.

Almost two years after opening the first NapaStyle retail location in Berkeley, Michael Chiarello will open the doors to his fifth and flagship NapaStyle store this summer.

When people think of Napa Valley, traditionally they think about wine, gourmet food and rolling vineyards. It is rare however that one thinks of world-class, cutting-edge graphic design.

The local weather has taken on the glaze of the current economy and waning consumer enthusiasm. Smoke strewn skies have caused our pristine Napa Valley to appear more like the San Fernando Valley as the heavy air lingers over vineyards below.

Occasionally I will have someone ask me if a college education is really worth the time and money it takes to obtain it.

Here is a question I hear regularly: “my spouse and I have been fairly lucky. We’ve got our bills paid, our kids are raised and life is good. We’ve saved a little money. What is the ideal investment for us?”