Citing design and fire response concerns in Browns Valley, the Napa City Council decided late Tuesday night to delay a decision on the proposed 43-home Carmel Drive subdivision until early next year.

The Napa County Hispanic Network is preparing to dish out $20,000 in scholarship funds Friday night at its 23rd annual Scholarship Banquet.

A Richmond man was taken to the hospital with major injuries when his motorcycle was hit by a big rig Monday night.

The county car driven by Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein became the center of attention at Tuesday's Napa County Board of Supervisors meeting.