Fall Semester Registration Opens at Napa Valley College Today

Napa, CA · June 22, 2026

The morning fog is thick enough to hide the riverbank, but it should burn off just in time for the mid-morning commute. It is a quiet start to the week after a bustling Solstice weekend that saw thousands of residents and visitors filling the downtown corridor.

📰 The Lead

With the Solstice Festival cleanup wrapping up early this morning, the city is shifting its focus toward the "Summer of Art" initiative. The centerpiece of this transition is the official unveiling of the "River Reflection" mural at Oxbow Commons, scheduled for 10:00 AM today. The piece, created by a collective of local high school students and professional mentors, spans forty feet and depicts the historical evolution of the waterfront.

This project marks the first of five public installations planned for the season. Beyond the aesthetics, the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize the northern end of the river bypass, which has seen increased foot traffic since the trail expansion. City crews will be on-site this afternoon to install permanent lighting around the mural, ensuring the path remains well-lit for evening walkers.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Trancas Street Utility Work — Expect minor delays near the Big Game Way intersection as crews perform scheduled water valve maintenance between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

  • Fall Semester Enrollment — Napa Valley College opens general registration for the fall term this morning, with several new viticulture and nursing sections added to meet high demand.

  • Library Tech Assistance — The Goodman Library is hosting its weekly drop-in tech help session at 2:00 PM for residents needing help with digital devices or e-book access.

🌫️ Today's Outlook

  • High 77°F · Low 55°F — Fog Keep the headlights on through the valley floor until the sun breaks through around noon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Mural Dedication Ceremony — Oxbow Commons, 10:00 AM Join the student artists for the official ribbon-cutting of the new waterfront mural.

  • Monday Night Blues Jam — Silo’s, 7:00 PM A long-standing local tradition where seasoned pros and newcomers share the stage.

  • Yountville: Town Council Special Session — Town Hall, 6:00 PM Public discussion regarding the proposed updates to the Washington Street parking plan.

  • St. Helena: Morning Storytime — Carnegie Building, 10:30 AM A short drive north for a themed reading session and craft for toddlers.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Uptown Theatre
    • This 1937 Art Deco landmark originally opened as a premier movie palace before falling into disrepair. A massive restoration project in the early 2000s preserved the intricate ceiling murals and neon marquee, transforming it into a world-class listening room.

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