Rally tonight to protest state education budget cuts
Napa parents and educators are planning a rally tonight at 5 p.m. to protest Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed $4.8 billion in cuts to public education.
Rally against education cuts tonight
Napa parents and educators are planning a rally tonight at 5 p.m. to protest Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed $4.8 billion cuts to public education.
Napa advances to soccer section semifinals
The Napa High girls soccer team advanced to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I semifinals on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory over Davis at Raider field.
Testimony begins in attempted murder trial
The attempted murder trial of Willis Creech began today with tearful testimony from his estranged wife, Reanna Creech, describing the pandemonium inside her father’s house eight months ago as Willis Creech allegedly emptied four shotgun rounds into the residence on Dry Creek Road.
Justin-Siena softball team moves on in MCAL Tourney
Jeanette Alvarez’s RBI single to right field with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted the Justin-Siena softball team past visiting Tamalpais 4-3 in the first round of the Marin County Athletic League Tournament on Tuesday.
New river promenade vandalized
Thieves have struck downtown Napa’s new flood control amenities, stealing some 33 feet of bronze railing caps from the new Veteran’s Memorial Park and the First Street bridge over Napa Creek.
Chemical spill at Vintage High School
A cabinet full of chemicals reportedly spilled inside a science classroom at Vintage High School earlier this morning, causing the city's fire department to seal off the entire science building while cleanup efforts take place.
Pope Creek bridge waterway closing for Memorial Day weekend
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will be closing the Pope Creek Bridge waterway at Lake Berryessa for the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays.
VIPs get a peek inside long-closed Fagiani's Bar
For two hours Saturday afternoon, the doors to Fagiani’s Bar, locked tight for a third of a century, opened, allowing 100 or so invited guests to explore a downtown time capsule.
Prosecutors defend judge in former Napa woman's murder trial
LOS ANGELES — The District Attorney’s office, rising to the defense of the judge who presided at the deadlocked Phil Spector murder trial, has asked the California Supreme Court to reject a defense motion to disqualify the judge from presiding over the second trial.
Smoking Cat wants to add outdoor dining, live entertainment
The Smoking Cat, a cafe at 1502 Main St., goes before the Planning Commission Thursday night seeking permits for live entertainment and outdoor dining.
Fewer crashes on First since signals altered
Injury accidents have plummeted since the city changed traffic controls at First Street/California Boulevard intersection.
Making Wal-Mart look small
A wine warehouse three times the size of the American Canyon Wal-Mart Supercenter is slated for the industrial area of American Canyon off Green Island Road.
Candidate forum Wednesday
Candidates for Napa County Supervisor in District 2 and District 5 will appear at a public forum Wednesday, May 14 at the Little Theater at the Napa Valley College main campus in Napa.
Burned by the frost
The full impact of this season’s unusual spring freeze in the Napa Valley remains a question mark.