Yountville Connection

July 18, 2025 Edition

Town Manager Update

Catch this edition’s Town Manager Update for a quick look at what’s happening around Yountville from projects in the works to upcoming events and town news. Stay in the know and connected with your community!

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Save the Date!

Join us for the Community Center BBQ Ribbon Cutting on August 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Celebrate with neighbors, good food, and fun!

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Today is Park & Recreation Appreciation Day!

As part of Parks & Recreation Month, we’re celebrating the hardworking, dedicated team that keeps Yountville’s parks, programs, and public spaces thriving. Their efforts help make Yountville a wonderful place to live, work, and visit and today, we invite you to help us say thank you!

Join the celebration by posting a photo of your favorite Yountville park, class, or activity on Facebook or Instagram and tag us @yvilleparksandrec.

You can also share your appreciation through the California Statewide Parks Make Life Better! Story Line by calling (209) 645-1462. Leave a voicemail with the name of the park or program, the city, and a brief message of thanks or a favorite memory. Your story may be shared with us or featured in future outreach!

Photos of Parks and Recreation staff.
Yountville Night Out Banner for the event on July 30, 2025 from 5- 8 pm.

Yountville Night Out 

Yountville Night Out is coming up soon, offering a wonderful opportunity to strengthen neighborhood connections, encourage civic pride, and promote public safety. This annual event is part of a nationwide initiative that brings residents together with local partners, including the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Napa County Fire, Yountville Town staff, and other emergency preparedness agencies.

Residents are encouraged to join their neighbors at a hosted block party. If your neighborhood does not have a block party, you are warmly invited to join the gathering at the Yountville Community Center. No RSVP is needed for the Community Center event.

If you would like to attend a block party in your neighborhood, please email Hilary Gaede at hgaede@yville.com or call (707) 944-8851 for details on locations and how to RSVP.

Rancho de Napa, Bella Vista, and Hopper Creek at Veterans Park

Vintage at the Pool Area

Washinton Park at Forrester Park

Old Town - Webber Street and Yount Street

Yountville Community Church 

Crossroads Condos at the Pool Area

North Yountville - Jefferson Street and Madison Street

Yountville Community Center
Residents from neighborhoods without a hosted block party are welcome to join the Community Center gathering. No RSVP is required for the Community Center event.

Yountville Blue Banner - woman walking on path.

Move More, Connect More
Looking for simple ways to boost your well-being? In Yountville, it can be as easy as getting outside. A short stroll through Town, a lap around the park, or simply moving your body in a way that works for you can make a meaningful difference. Walking and gentle movement not only improve physical health, but they also lift your mood, reduce stress, and offer a chance to connect with neighbors, nature, and the beauty of our community.

We recognize that not everyone moves the same way and that’s okay. Whether you walk, roll, or participate in seated exercises at home or outdoors, every bit of movement contributes to your well-being. Even taking time to enjoy fresh air, greet a neighbor, or sit in a natural space can support a sense of connection and calm.

Let’s make Yountville a place where health and connection are part of everyday life for everyone. We can shape a community where well-being is a shared journey, one small step at a time.

Public Works staff crossing the street wearing safety vests.

Introducing Public Works' New Stihl EV Mover

The Town of Yountville Public Works Department is proud to introduce the newest addition to its maintenance fleet: a STIHL electric zero-turn mower. This state-of-the-art equipment reflects our commitment to sustainability through the Yountville Green initiative.

Why does this matter? Unlike traditional gas-powered mowers, this all-electric model produces zero emissions, significantly reduces noise pollution, and lowers our carbon footprint. It helps us keep our parks and public spaces beautifully maintained in a more climate-friendly way.

Investments like this allow us to lead by example and show that how our operations can make meaningful progress toward environmental responsibility.

We are excited for the addition as our Public Works team continues making Yountville a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable place to live, work, and visit.

STIHL EV Lawn Mower
Planning and Building

On July 15, the Town Council approved plans to remodel the former Perry Lang’s/Compadres building on Washington Street. The refreshed design features a beautiful new wrap-around porch and other cosmetic upgrades that will bring new life to this familiar corner of town.

Property owner Gary Jabara has announced that the upcoming restaurant will be called Wylde and will offer a Spanish and Portuguese tapas-inspired menu. Construction is expected to take about six months, with a grand opening anticipated in spring 2026. 

Rendering of proposed building design for Wydle (former Perry Langs)
Camp Out Flyer
Movies in the Park July 25 - Inside Out
Your Yountville Flower Banner

Your Yountville Snapshot 

We thought it would be fun to introduce an interactive new column: Your Yountville Snapshot! In every issue, we invite residents, visitors, and local photographers (amateur or pro) to share a favorite photo that captures life in Yountville. Whether it’s a beautiful garden, a playful pet, a sunset over the vineyards, a quiet moment on the path, or a lively community event, we want to see Yountville through your eyes.

How It Works:

Submit your photo by the 10th of each month

Email to: Hilary Gaede at hgaede@gmail.com

Include:

  • Your name

  • A brief caption (what’s happening in the photo, where it was taken, or why it’s meaningful to you)

  • Optional: your social media handle if you’d like us to tag you

We’ll select one Photo of the Month to feature prominently in the newsletter and may showcase additional snapshots on social media.

Why Participate?
By sharing your photos, you help celebrate the beauty and spirit of Yountville including the places, people, and moments that make our Town special. Each snapshot offers a unique perspective and helps us see Yountville through the eyes of our neighbors. It’s a chance to connect, inspire one another, and remind us all of the small joys and shared pride that make this community such a wonderful place to call home.

Community Updates

Stay up to date with happenings in our Yountville community and beyond!

Reminder: Fresh Produce at The Coop!

Don’t forget to stop by The Coop for fresh, locally grown produce available every week. As part of our commitment to supporting the Yountville community, residents enjoy a special locals discount on all produce. Come by and stock up on seasonal fruits and vegetables. It’s fresh, affordable, and just around the corner!

Upper Valley Waste Disposal staff "flipping the lid".

Starting in July, Upper Valley Disposal Service and Upper Valley Waste Management Agency staff will be inspecting trash, recycling, and compost carts at residences up valley.

They will be checking to see if materials are being placed in the correct carts and will leave educational tags with helpful information if they notice anything misplaced. If you see them in the neighborhood, feel free to say hello or ask questions — they are there to help!

These inspections are required under state regulations (SB 1383) and will help identify where common mistakes are happening so they can improve future outreach and education efforts.

Learn more: countyofnapa.org/compost

Join PG&E at Upcoming Public Participation Hearings

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), alongside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other California gas utilities, invites you to participate in upcoming Public Participation Hearings to help shape the future of California’s natural gas system.

These hearings are part of a formal CPUC process (R.24-09-012) focused on long-term gas system planning. Together, we aim to ensure safe, reliable, and climate-friendly energy service for the years ahead, including exploring neighborhood decarbonization projects as called for under Senate Bill (SB) 1221.

Why Your Input Matters
Your voice is essential in helping guide where and how California transitions to cleaner energy solutions. Public comments will be recorded and added to the official proceeding record, ensuring that your feedback informs decisions about priority neighborhood decarbonization zones and pilot projects that advance California’s carbon neutrality goals.

When and How to Participate
PG&E encourages you to join one of the two virtual hearings:

August 7, 2025
2:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

  • Watch online: adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/

  • Make a public comment by phone: Call 1-800-857-1917, enter passcode 6032788#, press *1, and record your name when prompted.

If you require language interpretation, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor’s Office at least five business days before the hearing (contact details below).

About the Proceeding
SB 1221 recognizes the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas use in California’s homes and neighborhoods. The CPUC has been authorized to approve up to 30 pilot projects that replace aging gas infrastructure with cost-effective, zero-emission alternatives in selected neighborhoods.

PG&E and other gas utilities have been tasked with submitting system maps and recommendations for priority zones by July 2025. Your input will help ensure these decisions reflect community perspectives and priorities.

Learn More or Provide Written Comments

  • Visit: cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/natural-gas/SB-1221-implementation

  • Submit comments anytime: apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/R2409012

Questions or Assistance

  • PG&E Customer Service: 1-800-743-5000 | TTY: 711

  • CPUC Public Advisor’s Office: 1-866-849-8390 or 1-415-703-2074 | Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

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