It seems like I've been playing a lot of first-person shooters and sequels lately, so it's nice to play something different and original.

At age 12, Arianna Kampton of Napa is already an accomplished actress. Most recently, the St. John's Lutheran School student won the role of Harold the Herald in Napa Valley College's spring production of "The Emperor's New Clothes," a traveling play that made stops at several of Napa's elementary and middle schools.

Road racing is an Edginton family legacy -- and Jordan Edginton of Napa and his father, Bryan, make a team that's tough to beat.

The PlayStation 3 feels like it's finally starting to hit its stride. With the release of the third-person shooter "Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction," system owners will have another fantastic game to keep them occupied.