Shoo fly!
I walked into Big D Burgers for lunch one day and noticed that there were two Ziploc bags hanging near, but not directly over, the two doorway entrances. Each bag was filled with water and contained a penny. Why? Do they represent cash flow? Liquid assets?
May 2008 DUI report
The Napa Valley Register publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County. Statistics are published the first Monday of each month.
Protest of Wooden Valley school closure hits Napa streets
Protesters gathered on Jefferson Street in Napa Friday in a last ditch effort to save the county’s only remaining one-room schoolhouse, the oldest of its kind in California.
Creek law draws critics
Proposed state rules meant to ensure the survival of fish in North Bay and North Coast streams have whipped up a storm of protests from local farmers and environmentalist groups alike.
Hundreds graduate from NVC, marking changes and challenges
A charged silence blanketed the Napa Valley College gym Friday night, as ASB President Chris Adams busily prepared for the influx of graduates who were soon to swarm the campus.
Fire season at the door
Fire season will officially open Tuesday.
Scam alert for economic stimulus checks
The Napa County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a scam pertaining to the 2008 economic stimulus refund.
All-time gas price highs just keep coming
Planning on driving anywhere this weekend? Be prepared to burn some cash.
Public key to saving streams
The general public should be more involved in the conservation of natural resources, speakers at a recent symposium in Napa said during a discussion on the future of Napa County’s watersheds.
Child found dead on Old Sonoma Road
A 2 1/2-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Saturday on Old Sonoma Road, according to police.
Justin-Siena senior finishes seventh in state in boys high jump
Justin-Siena senior Kyle Cash finished seventh in the boys high jump at the CIF State Track and Field Championships in Southern California.
Healing weekend
St. Helena Calvary Christian Church hosts a healing weekend. Today, May 31, at 1 p.m., participants may reach out to the community by discovering God’s way of creating diving appointments and doing amazing things in people’s lives. At 7 p.m., an understanding of healing and accounts of the day’s activities are shared, as well as demonstrations of the spirit through words of knowledge and impartation.
For the Record
The Register mistakenly published the Sufi healing day in the Community Bulletin Board in the May 25 issue as being held on June 4. The correct day is June 14.
Are you a liberal or conservative blogger?
OK folks, here you go, a forum for your liberal vs. conservative debate -- the debate that began in the story comments on my column -- to continue
Where are the best gas prices in this area?
Remember the good old days of $3 a gallon gasoline?