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News for Sunday, April 27, 2008

Ripe for the selling

I live near the intersection of Trower and Linda Vista avenues, and on several occasions will see a man selling flats of strawberries, oranges, etc., from a corner spot. Is this legal?

March 2008 DUI report

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.

Lack of oversight has growers, environmentalists concerned

One of the dominant debates in the world of agriculture is the role of genetically-modified organisms. So-called GMOs can increase crop productivity and resistance to disease, but also increase risks to native and wild species and even to larger ecosystems.

Yeasts on the market, but local vintners wary

While genetically engineered vines and grapes are still in the experimental stages, genetically modified yeasts are now being sold for use in winemaking, with no labeling requirements to inform consumers.

Pierce's disease, pests focus of vine research

Napa Valley grapevines have long been subject to manipulation, most notably the grafting of classic winegrape vines onto different but more disease-resistant rootstocks.

Suspects arrested in hit-and-run with stolen vehicle

Two people suspected of driving a stolen vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash were arrested Saturday after hiding in a vineyard off Highway 29, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Napa High graduate Gibson drafted by Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles today selected UC Berkeley offensive lineman Mike Gibson, a Napa resident and 2004 Napa High School graduate, in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.

County plan nearly OKd, but more studies on the way

It isn’t over until it’s over.

1200 hit the road for a good cause

Three-year-old Ethan Rey could not wait to take off on his learner bike and hit the road for Yountville Saturday with his parents and younger brother.

Disaster training offered

Know what to do in the case of a disaster?

Summer camps for kids

The Napa Valley Register will publish a round-up of local summer camps for children on May 26. If you would like to include a listing, e-mail the information, including dates and costs, to Sasha Paulsen, spaulsen@napanews.com by May 19. /Register

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