A look back at the history of elections for Napa County's top officials shows not a single year since 1974 has gone by without a challenge for at least one post.

How many ways can a road fall apart?

The Napa police dispatch center is a hub of dedicated men and women whose job is to remain calm in the most horrendous situations.

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Disgustingly high gas prices, a rapidly growing jelly donut-like roll around my middle and a plunging overall fitness level are three good reasons for me to commit to participating in Bike To Work Week starting Monday.

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American Canyon residents could one day walk or bike to Napa, traversing alongside wetlands and stretches of the Napa River.

A federal grant meant for Napa County and other California counties damaged by winter floods could create up to 50 short-term jobs in Napa to assist with flood recovery and cleanup efforts.

One Napa mother received the ultimate gift for Mother's Day this year and it didn't involve a bouquet of flowers, a fancy breakfast or a piece of expensive jewelry. Jeffrey Devlin FitzGibbon was born on Wednesday at Queen of the Valley Hospital, giving Katie Devlin a nine-pound reason to celebrate Mother's Day.

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Editor's note: This is the third in an occasional series where Register outdoors columnist George Carl and his wife Andi Carl chronicle their experience as George goes through a bone marrow transplant.