A few years ago, I planted three flowering quinces in my backyard. I chose them because they are early flowering plants — late winter or early spring —and they are so pretty. I have dark rose, pink and white flowering quinces, and right now they are abuzz with bees and hummingbirds. The flowers don’t last long, but they add a happy splash of color this time of year, writes Cindy Watter, a UC Master Gardener of Napa County.
I have lost count of how many times property owners have called me because one or more of their valued trees have been removed, disfigured, or were about to be removed against their will for power line safety, columnist Bill Pramuk writes.
Uncertainty faces about 50 Ukrainians taking shelter from the Russian invasion in Napa County, as their future legal status in the U.S. is in question under the Trump administration.
The Chamber of Commerce celebrated the winners of its annual Celebrate St. Helena awards: Oliver Caldwell, Rianda House, the Wydown Hotel and Alejandro Baltazar.
Seven Calistoga softball players haven't taken a break from sports all school year and look to keep the momentum of a strong basketball season going this spring.
The Calistoga High baseball team won seven games last year for the first time since 2010 and looks to improve on its 2-6 league record with a veteran squad.
