I applaud the Napa County Bard of Supervisors’ recent firmness in standing against giving the county employee unions a cost of living increase larger than 3.2 percent this year in their recent negotiations.

Mitt Romney is a very rich man.

The People’s Plan headlines in the July 31 Napa Register brings fresh focus to the formidable task before Napa citizenry to set in stone forever the destiny of our rare and unique waterfront property currently known as Napa Pipe.

“Hi Sammy,” I called, “How about a song?” I called him Sammy because he reminds me of Sammy Davis Jr., bursting with enthusiasm. He’s a 22-year-old Sammy Davis Jr. in a wheelchair. I don’t even know his real name. I’ve never asked.

Add your comment on the question of the week.

Do all those plastic bottles with drinking water harm the environment? Is the water from your tap just unbearable to drink?

Are some apartment complexes better than others in Napa County? Is there an area where homes are more affordable to rent?