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🌱 Patch AM: Napa Massage Therapist Faces Rape, Assault Charges

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Good day Napa! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Napa massage therapist arrested after two women report consecutive-day assaults
  • How NVUSD is responding after a district bus driver's felony charge
  • Why Napa's Five-Way roundabout is on hold over one longtime home

Also on today's calendar: Nancy Willis Open Studio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Napa Massage Therapist Faces Rape, Assault Charges (patch.com) — Napa residents are learning more about serious charges against a local massage therapist after two women reported being sexually assaulted on consecutive days at Herbal Health Massage on Jefferson Street. Napa police arrested 50-year-old Napa resident Liangfu Zheng, who was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections as investigators continue looking into the case.
   

2. NVUSD bus driver charged with 2015-16 sex offense (napavalleyregister.com) — Families in Napa Valley Unified School District are being notified after a district bus driver was arrested on a felony charge tied to alleged sexual misconduct with a minor from 2015-16, unrelated to his current students. NVUSD placed him on unpaid leave, reviewed bus video, and shared guidance and resources for parents, while the case moves toward a November arraignment in Napa County Superior Court.
   

3. Napa council delays Five-Way project amid concerns over resident's home (napavalleyregister.com) — Napa's city council has delayed certifying the environmental report for the long-planned Five-Way Intersection roundabout project, after widespread public concern that the current design would demolish 83-year-old resident Charlie Rossi's longtime Silverado Trail home. Instead, councilmembers ordered staff to meet directly with Rossi and his family before revisiting the project, even as officials warn that prolonged delays could threaten state funding and push construction further back.
   

4. Update: Steele Fire in Napa County remains 100% contained as of Tuesday morning (sacbee.com) — Fire crews have fully contained the Steele Fire in Napa County, which burned 51 acres after starting near Steele Canyon Road on Sept. 9. While the blaze is 100% contained and no longer spreading, officials note it may continue burning within control lines as they work toward full control and investigate the cause.
   

5. ICE contacts with Napa jail decreased slightly in 2025 (napavalleyregister.com) — Napa County officials reported that ICE access requests at the county jail dropped slightly in 2025, with only a small fraction answered and nine people taken into custody. Supervisors signaled interest in further limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement and will continue the TRUTH Act hearing Sept. 29 at the downtown Napa administration building, where residents can learn more and weigh in.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Male German shepherd has been wandering the neighborhood, seems lost.
    No collar. Very mellow. Last seen on Cercado & Hemlock. Hope his people find him! (Nextdoor Old Town)
  • A few weeks ago, a friendly stray cat wandered into our yard and won us over.
    He was extremely skinny when he showed up and we nursed him back to health. We had him neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. A bit about him: •… (Nextdoor Lone Oak)
  • FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Napa. Apply here.
  • Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. posted a job opening for Financial Advisor - Napa, CA - Market 31, Region 383 in Napa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Napa here.

Ok Napa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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