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Friday, December 07, 2007
Spirit of California awards for Warren, Mondavi
In a moving, hour-long ceremony conducted by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, 13 “trailblazers” from all walks of life — both living and dead — were inducted into the California Hall of Fame Wednesday night.
City seeks restraining order against police critic
The city of Napa is seeking a restraining order against a frequent police critic who recently videotaped the homes of three officers for his public access TV show.
Napa County sets goals to reduce impact on climate
It’s a harrowing scenario that scientists say could happen: The ice cap in Greenland melts away, the seas rise 20 feet and downtown Napa loses half of itself in a kind of lake connected to San Pablo Bay.
Aragon, Captain, Tara, Big Guy, Lucky Charm, Chauncey and Apricot have this in common — they are horses whose usefulness appeared at an end and were destined for the slaughterhouse.
Sex offender arrested on child porn charges
A Napa registered sex offender is behind bars for child pornography.
Police have arrested two more suspects for recent gang activity. Arrest warrants have been issued for two others.
New year, new water rates in AmCan
American Canyon’s water and sewer rates are going up on Jan. 1.
Rooter bus chartered for Napa/St Mary's game
Napa High School’s Athletic Booster club has a charter bus going to Saturday’s Div. I championship football game between Napa and St. Mary’s-Stockton.
City won't shutter Hope Center
After to listening to emotional testimony during a four-hour public hearing on homelessness Thursday night, the Napa City Council vowed to crack down on troublemakers while pressuring social service agencies to find a new home for the Hope Resource Center.
Napa's new plan under No Child
A new plan to close the achievement gap among Napa students was unveiled at Thursday night’s school board meeting, in response to the district’s failure to consistently meet federal standards.
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.
Politicians wager friendly bet on Napa High football game
Noreen Evans is putting her attire up as a wager to show support for Napa High School's football team.
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