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Lest we forget: The CIA has a long, colorful history in the Middle East characterized by often futile or disastrous attempts to further the interests of the United States.

Two weeks ago, Napa County Superintendent of Schools Barbara Nemko presided over the largest class in the history of the Napa County Office of Education’s parent education program, a standing-room only crowd of 500 people at the Napa Valley Opera House gathered to hear Madeline Levine, Ph.D., author of “The Price of Privilege.”

I don't care if school starts early in Napa or if there is a three-week-long winter break. Lets just have an clear discussion about it rather than the too-lengthy and somewhat confusing debate that took place at the Napa Valley Unified School District trustees meeting Thursday night.

Critics who say the city of Napa is cruising along in blithe indifference to the major issues affecting residents got a jolt Thursday, as  Napa City Manager Mike Parness announced a significant shakeup in the way the city is run.