Thursday May 23, 2013

Nextdoor.com has announced that an application is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing Nextdoor members to access the complete newsfeed, create and reply to neighbor messages, send and receive urgent alerts and private messages, post a photo from your iPhone camera roll to a Nextdoor message, thank and welcome neighbors, receive immediate notifications about neighborhood activity, and more. Nextdoor reports that the application was a logical step with 30% of all visits to Nextdoor.com to date having come through mobile browsers. Development is also underway for an Android app, with plans for a release by the end of the summer. To download the Nextdoor app, visit www.nextdoor.com/mobile. Feedback, comments, and suggestions can be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wednesday May 22, 2013

In the wake of the BottleRock music festival, the city of Napa will hold two public meetings to gather input from the community. The first meeting is focused on gathering information from downtown businesses, and will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. The second meeting is focused on getting feedback from residents and will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 955 School Street. The input received at these meetings will help the City gain a better understanding of the impacts of large-scale public events.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Human Resources Department for the City of Napa is currently accepting applications for the positions of Custodian, Park Maintenance Worker I, Telecommunications Technician, and Systems Analyst (Promotional Only). Job seekers are invited to attend one of two upcoming application workshops during which they may ask questions, seek application advice and gain valuable guidance and assistance while completing an online employment application. The workshops will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 and Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. The Human Resources Department is located at 1541 Second Street and can be reached by calling (707)257-9505. To learn more about our current employment opportunities, visit www.cityofnapajobs.org.

Wednesday May 15, 2013 

As motorists gear up to take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday,  local police are urging everyone to buckle up. Napa law enforcement officials will be lending their support to the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt law campaign and looking for motorists who are not belted.

Thursday May 2, 2013

The City Clerk is accepting applications from City of Napa residents for one seat on the Civil Service Commission, two seats on the Cultural Heritage Commission, and for a City representative to the Napa County Library Commission.Deadline for submission of an application is 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013. Civil Service Commission and Cultural Heritage Commission applicants must be City of Napa residents and registered voters.