I’ve been waiting for a game to really show off the PS3’s graphical powers. There’ve been some really nice ones so far, but “MotorStorm” is the first to truly impress me.

“I Think I Love My Wife” — Chris Rock says his latest film is a more accurate reflection of who he is. It’s more realistic, more introspective, more subdued.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley and Friday Night Live will host monthly concert series for local high school students beginning Friday night at Club 1515, the Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club

With no shortage of material to draw from, the Capitol Steps return to town last week, fresh jokes and all.

It is common enough to hear adults say they don’t understand teenagers.

This weekend in the Napa Valley:

Poking fun at boy bands and religious zealots, the award-winning musical satire, "Altar Boyz," has settled into a month-long run at San Francisco's Orpheum Theater.

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St. A's Decathlon Team takes first

As the last few boxes get packed and cement blocks are pulled from underneath cobwebby axles, Chris Krzywicki grabs the cordless drill, his eyes on the steel Art Deco nameplates adorning his father's old vacation mobile home.

Education

Copia is bringing the wines and foods of Spain and Portugal to Napa this month.

There’s a lot more to St. Patrick’s Day than Guinness and pinching those who don’t wear green.

For years, horseradish has enjoyed a place of privilege at the seder, the carb- and symbolism-heavy meal that celebrates Passover.

Because 1.5 billion Peeps a year simply aren’t enough.

NEW YORK — Elaine Bloom’s Passover seder was interrupted one year when several guests had to leave unexpectedly to care for their child.

The genesis of this story is in a bottle of wine shared one evening at Zuzu by members of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and wine writers from the Register.

Nine leading lights of the California wine industry were inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame during festive ceremonies at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone March 9.

Melissa Maylene Ross and Steven Edward Adams announce their engagement to be married on March 31 at the Marriott Hotel in Napa.

Kristina Koroknay and Chris Dalton of American Canyon were married on Sept. 23, 4 p.m., at Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui Hawaii.

Shannon Wheelan and Josh Speaks of Sacramento announce their engagement to be married in September.

Joseph and Alice (Neihart) Hill of Napa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 25. Joe and Alice's family hosted a party at Napa Elks Lodge to celebrate the couple's anniversary. The 70 guests present included family and friends from near and far. Four generations were present -- Hetta Hobson, matron of honor at the couple's wedding in 1947 came from Elk Grove. Hartzel Hill, who was best man, was also present.

ANSTEY-LOKEN -- Joshua Arron Anstey, 32, Sky Oaks Drive, Angwin, to Kristen Ann Loken, Dollarhide Road, 32, St. Helena.

Lena Ditlow and Will Clark of San Leandro announce their engagement to be married on May 12 at Marriott Napa Valley.