A Napa man escaped serious injury after colliding with a power pole Saturday night. Police said that alcohol played a role in the wreck.
Two employees of V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena, along with a third man, were taken to jail Sunday after their employer learned that they were stealing cases of wine from the company police said.
Jerry Aman of Napa paddles and fishes from his kayak on the Napa River on Monday morning. Aman says he tries to get out on the river as much as he can, usually at least twice a week. So far on this day, he wasn’t having much luck with the fishing but was enjoying the kayaking. J.L. Sousa/Register
A Napa man has a new state record and is $7,500 richer after winning the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin contest last weekend.
DUIs for September
The Napa Valley Register publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence in Napa County. Statistics are published the first Monday of each month.
Seven Napa robberies during weekend
The Napa Police Department has been busy over the weekend working a string of strong-arm robberies, and one attempted robbery, that began on Friday evening. Officers responded to three more robberies Saturday and one on Sunday morning, bringing the total to seven confirmed crimes.
High school senior is school board rep.
Maya Weir listened closely as a Napa Valley Unified School District administrator proposed new enrollment boundaries for elementary schools in American Canyon. She heard pleas from parents whose children's futures would be impacted by the board's decision. She sat at her microphone, legs crossed, pondering the drawings, the enrollment numbers and arguments.
Planners endorse townhomes
The city of Napa Planning Commission endorsed townhome projects on Pear Tree Lane and on First Street last week.
Councilmember takes Landmarks president role
When it comes to promoting historic preservation, Napa Councilwoman Juliana Inman talks the talk, walks the walk ... and then some.
American Canyon OKs Napa Valley College paramedic program
Napa Valley College's first paramedic program will have a home in American Canyon.
Well approved for Newell Preserve water supply
Visitors to the Jack and Bernice Newell Open Space Preserve, a 640-acre property east of American Canyon, could have a source of drinking water, thanks to a well the city plans to dig on the property.