News for Thursday, January 31, 2008

JobCare closes in Napa, survives in St. Helena

The news traveled fast when St. Helena Hospital officials recently announced plans to close the Napa and Upvalley branches of JobCare — an arm of the hospital that provides work-related injury care and more to thousands of winery employees and others each year.

Yountville, Calistoga get $6 million from state for 60 affordable housing units

The cities of Yountville and Calistoga were awarded more than $6 million from the state Wednesday to construct a total of 60 affordable housing units.

Fire destroys Napa County home

A fire destroyed a home off Highway 29 south of Rutherford on Wednesday.

Ongoing Election Coverage

Here is a recap of information published in the Napa Valley Register leading up to the Feb. 5 election. Click on the headline to see the full item.

Power outages hit downtown Napa

A power outage affected approximately 2,000 Napa residents today starting at 12:25 p.m.

Summit meeting on gang problem

In the wake of two recent gang-related killings, Napa County political and law enforcement leaders are calling for a task force to better curtail gang activities in Napa County.

Icy roads cause 4 morning crashes

Icy roads caused four accidents and numerous spin-outs Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jaret Paulson.

Home safe from Kenya

Two American Canyon residents stayed safe on their recent visit to Kenya by keeping out of the slums and avoiding trouble spots in the East African nation where clashes erupted after President Mwai Kibaki’s disputed reelection on Dec. 27.

Agents make drug bust in family home

Napa County drug agents hauled off a large cache of illegal drugs from a south Napa home and arrested the couple living there.

Napa man accused in $200,000 wine theft

An criminal complaint has been filed against Kevin Hall of Napa, charging that he and two Sonoma County men embezzled nearly $200,000 worth of high-end red wines, including a Bordeaux-style blend from Mount Veeder.

Campaigning Napa-style

Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, may not be a household name across the country, but many Napa County drivers are at least familiar with it.

January DUI Listings

NapaValleyRegister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County.

December DUI listings

The Napa Valley Register publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County. Statistics are published in print the first Monday of each month and online when they become available.

News Briefing

Salvador School rummage sale

Salvador School holds a rummage sale rain or shine in the new multi-use room on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rummage sale donations may be dropped off on Friday between 2 and 7 p.m., and a donation receipt will be given. Pizza by the slice, drinks and cookies will be sold. Info, 253-3476. Salvador School is at 1850 Salvador Ave., in Napa./Register

For the Record

Due to an editor’s error, a Jan. 30 front page story about a stabbing in American Canyon stated in error that the stabbing took place near the American Canyon Police Station. In fact, it took place near the former location for the police station.

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