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Saturday, March 17, 2007

County needs more jail room

County officials are set to unveil a plan to anticipate growth in the jail population on Tuesday, but the governor’s proposal to send some of the county’s prison inmates back to Napa could make planning for the jail’s future a harder prospect.

Upvalley test scores drive curriculum changes

Last week’s protest, and Thursday’s forum, at Vintage High School in Napa signaled an increased level of debate about the future of schools.

Kids 1, neighbors 0

Putting the baseball needs of kids above the noise concerns of neighbors, Napa’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission endorsed a half-finished Little League batting cage at Garfield Park.

Air rifle draws SWAT team to Soscol Ferry

When police dispatchers received a call late Wednesday from two people who said they were being chased by man with a gun, several deputies and the SWAT team responded.

Pot, guns found at Moskowite Corners home

After several months of surveillance and investigation, Napa County drug agents scored this week, arresting four suspects and netting a cache of marijuana and weapons.

Anti-Angwin buildout meeting Sunday

Anti-Angwin buildout meeting Sunday

Air rifle draws SWATteam to Soscol Ferry

When police dispatchers received a call late Wednesday from two people who said they were being chased by a man with a gun, several deputies and the SWAT team responded.

Co-workers, parents protest dismissal of AmCan teacher

The reported dismissal of American Canyon Middle School's athletic director has whipped up a storm of protest.

Pot, guns found at Moskowite Corners home

After several months of surveillance and investigation, Napa County drug agents scored this week, arresting four suspects and netting a cache of marijuana and weapons.

Wal-Mart ready to argue it belongs in AmCan

Four months after a court blocked construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenter in American Canyon, lawyers for the retail giant say they have done the necessary studies to comply with the law.

'Day at the Farm' takes over Expo

The ewe baah-ed in dismay as Judd Redden led her into the arena, oversized electric razor in hand. When the sheep bucked and tried to run for it, Redden simply grabbed the animal's forelegs and calmly began shaving off the bleating sheep's thick winter coat.

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