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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The Napa Valley Register publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence -- and convictions for so-called "wet reckless" convictions -- in Napa County.
Some residents on Partrick Road got a jolt Monday evening when a explosive device let loose and blasted a custom-made mailbox to toothpicks.
Mom may still face charges in baby's death
The nightmare is not over yet for the Angwin mom who was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her 10-month-old daughter.
Robbery suspects evade capture
Napa Police are searching for two men responsible for committing a strong-arm robbery Saturday night after unsuccessfully attempting to rob another man earlier that evening.
Copia land being bought by flood district
The Napa flood district will pay Copia $850,000 so it can build flood defenses on the edges of Copia-owned land in the Oxbow District.
Pilot not hurt when plane overshoots runway
Everything was going just fine for the pilot of a twin-engine Seneca as he prepared for take off at the Napa County Airport on Sunday morning.
It wasn’t a pretty sight for any early-bird tourists making their way Upvalley to sip wine and indulge in gourmet cuisine.
Coming to grips with mental illness
Back in 1995, Juanita Peña of Napa dealt with much more than typical teenage rebellion from her daughter, Erica. After regularly skipping school, using drugs and leaving home for days without warning, Erica was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 1997, Peña said.
Mondavi's owner acquires Clos du Bois
Constellation Brands, the beverage giant that bought Robert Mondavi Winery for $1.3 billion in 2004 has acquired Geyserville-based Clos du Bois and several smaller wine brands, including Napa's Atlas Peak Vineyards.
Long after leaving school, vets get their diplomas
Decades after their high school education was interrupted by the call to arms, 10 local veterans gathered at the Veterans Home of California at Yountville in caps and gowns.
Meat nabbed from BBQ restaurant
Two Hispanic males made off with the fixings for a hearty beef barbecue, but left the beer behind.
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