County health officials say there is a public health threat in the valley right out of the 19th century -- tuberculosis.

Disaster training offered

After local environmentalists sounded the alarm on the city's use of copper sulfate to kill algae in Napa's main reservoir, water officials are switching to an alternative herbicide.

Following last month's scorching grand jury criticism of the Community Development Department, the city of Napa is firing back, saying the grand jury did not get many of its facts straight.

The 76th Annual Napa Town and Country Fair ended Sunday, but not without a some pizzazz.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Under a scorching sun, Baghdad taxi driver Sameer Abdul Razzaq wraps a wet towel around his head and waits for gasoline in a line stretching a mile.

TEHRAN, Iran -- Sayeed Habibi considers himself a marked man. The reason: his Internet blog that challenges some of the policies of Iran's theocracy.

HAVANA -- Fidel Castro sent Cubans a sober greeting on his 80th birthday Sunday, saying he faces a long recovery from surgery -- and warning they should be prepared for "adverse news." But he encouraged them to be optimistic, saying Cuba "will continue marching on perfectly well."

JERUSALEM -- Israel's Cabinet became the final party to sign on to the U.N. cease-fire deal Sunday, while Israeli planes blasted Beirut and ground troops battled Hezbollah in south Lebanon, seeking to batter the militant Islamic group in the hours before fighting stopped.