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News for Friday, May 16, 2008

Not going green

I ride a motorcycle and there are times when I can’t get the light to recognize that I’m there. It goes through its cycle without giving me a green. Why?

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.

Look out above, here comes the heat

Brace yourself, Napans, the temperatures are supposed to climb above the century mark Thursday and Friday.

Be an extra in Adam Sandler's upcoming movie filming in Calistoga

So, you want to be in the movies, do you? How about being a part of Adam Sandler's Christmas-time release of the Disney movie "Bedtime Stories."

Brush fire burned off Sage Canyon Road

CalFire crews responded late this morning to a brush fire reported in the 1700 block of Sage Canyon Road. The fire started after a large oak tree fell on to power lines, said a CalFire battalion chief.

Fire shuts down road between St. Helena and Santa Rosa

One of the main links between St. Helena to Santa Rosa was blocked to commuters after a morning fire broke out 3 miles east of the Sonoma-Napa county line.

Gay marriage OK'd by State Supreme Court

SAN FRANCISCO - California's Supreme Court declared gay couples in the nation's biggest state can marry — a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement Thursday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony.

Napa cult murderer found not guilty by insanity

A Napa County jury on Thursday found Alex Taylor not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting of George Davis last spring.

Napa woman killed in Colorado crash

A Napa woman was killed Monday afternoon in a head-on collision on a Colorado interstate, according to Associated Press and Colorado-based newspaper reports.

Fires and power outages plague the valley as temperatures soar

Searing temperatures caused fires and power outages around Napa County Thursday, with more high temperatures on the horizon.

A house of their own

Nearly five years have passed since the death of Gunilda “Jean” Rianda, a longtime St. Helena Realtor, but today marks the realization of her wish to create a haven for Napa Valley seniors.

Drug bust on Trail

Sheriff’s deputies on Thursday arrested a Napa man for three warrants as he walked along Silverado Trail, Sheriff’s Lt. Tracey Stuart said.

Knife-wielding woman goes to jail

A Napa woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of brandishing a  knife and threatening her brother, police said.

Grand jury calls on county to prepare for the worst

The Napa County Grand Jury called on the Napa County Office of Emergency Services this week to better prepare for a Bay Area emergency, guessing that Napa County would likely be a haven for urban disaster refugees.

Record high temps yesterday, more possible today

The city of Napa had its hottest May 15 of all time yesterday, topping out at 103 degrees.

Robert Mondavi timeline

Robert Mondavi timeline

Mondavi passes: 'We've lost our leader'

Robert G. Mondavi — the 94-year-old Napa Valley visionary who put California wine on dinner tables around the world — died peacefully at home early Friday morning.

College workshop

A free workshop on getting thousands of dollars for your child’s college education is held at the Napa County Office of Education on May 17, 11 a.m. to noon.

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