Hank Spurlock and his Border collie, Heidi, show the crowd how they herd sheep at the Napa Valley Expo Friday during A Day at the Farm. The educational fair for children showcased Napa County agriculture. The event drew more than 600 children from the county’s elementary schools who met “Sharpie” the giant glassy-winged sharpshooter and watched sheep-shearing demonstrations, tasted honey fresh from a beehive, and got to pet baby rabbits, piglets, lambs, goats and other farm animals. They also got to see worm composting demonstrations and learn about recycling. More than 30 exhibitors from agricultural organizations like the Napa County Farm Bureau, Acorn Soupe, Master Gardeners, and 4-H helped make the event fun and educational.

The use of lethal force by law enforcement on a suspect in dangerous situations sparks quite the debate. Within the past 10 years, many police and sheriff's departments have turned to shocking the suspects rather than using traditional weapons.

In celebration of Cesar Chavez Day, five schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District are hosting Carmen Bernier Grand, author of the award-winning book, "Cesar, Si se puede!"

Cesar Chavez's message of "si se puede" -- "yes, it can be done" -- lived on Friday morning at a Local Latino Leadership Conference held at Napa Valley College's Upvalley campus.

Full throttle. That's how Todd Carlson typically approached his duties as Yountville's mayor.