Keep it in check
Why does the police department release the location of DUI checkpoints before the fact? Don’t people just avoid those locations?
April 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.
Plea from coach accused of sex with underage girls
The former St. Helena coach charged with sexually molesting two students a decade ago pleaded no contest to two charges Thursday.
Napa woman given $18,000 after eviction for too many children
Two landlords who were accused of improperly evicting a tenant in Napa because she had too many children have agreed to pay the woman $18,000, according to a spokesman for the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
Immigration reform march in Napa
The streets of Napa came alive Thursday evening with the cries of “Si se puede” as an eclectic group of protesters took to the streets in the name of immigrant rights and ending the war in Iraq.
Vallejo's 'D.C. Madam' takes own life
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The "D.C. Madam" hanged herself Thursday, two weeks after she was convicted of running a call-girl ring that catered to Washington's power elite.
Navarro named Hispanic Citizen of the Year
For the past 25 years, Lilia Navarro’s work as the instructor of Napa Valley College’s Ballet Folklorico dance troupe has kept Mexican dance traditions alive in Napa and helped her become one of the most visible Latino leaders in the county.
Worker injured from fall at construction site
A worker was injured when he fell from the construction site of the new parking garage in downtown Napa.
Last chance for NVUSD furniture
This Saturday, the fate of Napa’s storied student furniture will be determined.
The many faces of Vintage High
No one face is quite like the other.
Bay Area news briefs
High school senior wins $100K in online fishing tournament
Hit-and-run crash in Carneros
CHP officers are looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a big-rig early this morning.
Alcohol poisoning contributed to death at Lake Hennessey
Toxicology tests results show that alcohol poisoning contributed to the death of a Napa man found floating in Lake Hennessey, according to the Napa County Coroner’s Office.
Prostitutes, pimps who used Web ads nabbed in Petaluma sting
PETALUMA — Police have arrested 11 people from the San Francisco Bay area in a prostitution sting targeting those who post sex for sale ads on Craigslist and Lovings.com.
Immigration march Thursday evening in Napa
Dozens of protesters will take to the streets Thursday night in the name of immigration reform in what’s being called a march for peace, faith, reflection and immigrant rights.
DUI checkpoint set
Napa drivers better steer clear of driving while under the influence this weekend.
Author speaks at Napa Library
The Friends of the Napa City-County Library are sponsoring Sunday’s appearance by Thomas Kennelly, author of “One More Story and I’m Out the Door.” The former federal prosecutor, JAG officer and investigator goes into the heart of the American legal system with a first-hand and often amusing account of life in the courtroom and on the investigative trail of the Mafia and others.
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