Danielle Wilde
Calistoga Little League folds after 62 years
Board members are now working with St. Helena’s league to formally incorporate Calistoga youth into the neighboring program.
Microgrid construction nears final stages
In early 2022, PG&E began soliciting proposals for the hydrogen-powered microgrid. The utility company has been authorized by the California Public Utility commission to spend up to $46.3 million on the project over a span of 10.5 years.
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.
Agencies collaborate for trail rescues
In the past two years, an inter-agency rescue operation involving California Highway Patrol’s Air Operations and the Calistoga Fire Department has taken off, so to speak.
Another Michelin star for Auro
For the second year in a row, Calistoga restaurant Auro has been awarded a Michelin star.
Otra estrella Michelin para Auro
Por segundo año consecutivo, el restaurante Auro de Calistoga ha sido galardonado con una estrella Michelin.
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.
Calistoga City Council returns $40k to Teen Center
Calistoga’s City Council has reversed course and reinstated $40,000 for the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center into its new budget.