Mission

Highway 29’s mission is to ensure that important sources of local news are not lost in Napa Valley. We believe that when local community newspapers disappear, the community suffers. Over the past two years, more than 360 newspapers have closed across the United States. When newspapers fold, the “news deserts” left behind have dire consequences:

• Voter participation goes down, misinformation thrives, and democracy suffers.
• Corporate misconduct increases.
• Community involvement and engagement plummets.
• The cost of government programs goes up.

We won’t let this happen in Napa Valley. Our goal is to build on the rich traditions of the Calistoga Tribune and the Yountville Sun by expanding coverage, doubling down on local stories, and building a digital platforms and newsletters to expand engagement. We have established a new nonprofit 501c3 organization, the Napa Valley News Group to support the local publications and facilitate donations to local ownership. Our community deserves journalism that speaks for itself and builds on the high standards, with local ownership, which is so important to the foundation of an informed electorate and democracy.