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News for Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NapaValleyRegister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County.
Sen. Boxer's staff in Napa Thursday
A member of Sen. Barbara Boxer’s staff will hold office hours on Thursday, noon to 2 p.m. at Napa City Hall, 955 School St., Napa.
Rockapella at Lincoln Theater Thursday
Years ago, a few young college students began a vocal performance group in Providence, Rhode Island. That group, Rockapella, which soon moved to performing on New York City street corners with a tip hat at their feet, built from a collegiate hobby into an internationally known vocal powerhouse.
Mexico's president meets with Napa vintners this afternoon
Several Napa Valley Latino winemakers are preparing to meet and greet Mexican President Felipe Calderon at Robledo Family Winery in Sonoma County this afternoon. Calderon is scheduled to be at the winery as part of a tour of California that began last night and included a visit with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in Sacramento.
No cause found for fire that killed 4
Fire investigators have closed their investigation of a fire that killed four in Napa last week, but did not identify a cause for the blaze that killed a Napa grandmother, her two grandsons and her boyfriend.
Napa councilman proposes youth curfew to stem gang violence
Saying that Napa streets aren’t safe at night for teenagers, a Napa council member is asking the city to investigate adopting a curfew for minors.
A home listed as a Napa County landmark received serious fire damage on Tuesday afternoon.
Manslaughter charge for Angwin mom whose baby died when left in car
The Angwin mom whose 10-month old daughter died when left in the family car will face a felony involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with the child’s death.
Obama may get this area's delegates
Local voters may have cast their ballots last week, but the race for Napa County’s Democratic delegates is still on.
A sparkling life: Jamie Davies passes away
The grande dame of American sparkling wine, Jamie Davies died Tuesday afternoon at the Calistoga estate where she and her late husband, Jack, launched the world-renowned Schramsberg brand more than four decades ago.
Jeff Johnson of Napa gets in a little fishing off the First Street bridge near Copia on Monday morning. Johnson, a Napa native who has family roots dating back a 100 years, said he has been “fishing off this bridge for 40 years” and always manages to catch his share of fish. On Monday he was taking a break from cutting firewood, but hadn’t had any luck so far in his quest for striped bass. J.L. Sousa/Register
Learn about dangers of eating disorders
Andrea Smeltzer was a dynamic and spirited young woman who died when an electrolyte imbalance caused her heart to stop. Andrea was bulimic.
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