DUI report for February 2008
The Napa Valley Register and napavalleyregister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County.
Glad You Asked: In the bag
In the Register’s “Going Green” supplement earlier this year, I noticed that customers for Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling Service can put plastic bags in the recycle cart. However, an article from Napa Recycling & Waste Services says no plastic bags, please. Where can you recycle plastic bags?
Jets takes lead in March Madness Hoops Challenge tourney
Duke falls, UCLA nearly does, and one player in the Napa Valley Register's
Hoops Challenge moves to the top of the local standings after Saturday's games.
A time to buy?
Local Realtors see some signs of a revived housing market as spring approaches, even as the numbers have been working against them in recent months.
Controlled burn spreads
A fire spread from a controlled burn Saturday, consuming about one acre on the 2000 block of Soda Springs Road before being contained, according to CalFire.
Man arrested for theft
On Friday, a Sacramento man was arrested on suspicion of theft, police reported Saturday.
Egged on
Seven-year-old America Garcia was standing in line behind the yellow tape Saturday, when a rush of fellow egg hunters lurched toward the first eggs.
Coming to life at Aetna Springs
The historic Aetna Springs Resort in Pope Valley is coming back to life.
Latino homebuyers face uphill battle in effort to keep homes
For Francisco Zapien, the deal was too good to be true.
Napa County foreclosure data
When homeowners receive a notice of default — usually meaning they have failed to make their payments for 90 days — it is the first step toward foreclosure. But most delinquencies are resolved before foreclosure. When a home is foreclosed, the lender puts up for sale to the highest bidder. The number of trustee’s it recorded indicates the number of actual foreclosures.
Tips for avoiding foreclosure
• Don’t ignore the problem. The further behind you become, the harder it will be to find a solution.
Calistoga mayor to run for reelection
Jack Gingles, who won a close contest to become mayor of Calistoga in 2006, has announced he is planning to run for the office again in November.
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