Is there a Web site where one can ask questions regarding recycling, garbage and/or yard waste? For example, once I’ve finished reading “Glad You Asked,” is it better to put the newspaper in a paper grocery bag with all the other to-be-recycled-papers or just chuck it loose into the recycling bin to mix with the cans, bottles and other papers?

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.

Napa County Supervisor Mark Luce and Napa Sentinel Publisher Harry Martin, who are slated to face each other in a November runoff election, have been here before.

On June 17 same-sex couples with plans to walk down the aisle will be granted the right to purchase marriage licenses and legally wed in Napa County.

The Napa police gang unit is gaining two more officers — at least for the summer.

Higher garbage rates will buy City of Napa residents expanded recycling of nearly all plastics and a code enforcement officer to go after illegal dumping and scavengers.

Any prevailing economic woes didn’t dampen enthusiasm for a good party Saturday night as the main event of Auction Napa Valley 2008 — dubbed the American Wine Classic — took place on the fairway at Meadowood resort.

The Napa Valley Register has named veteran reporter David Ryan its new city editor.

On Saturday Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, officially announced his support for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in the 2008 presidential election.

Remember the good old days of $3 a gallon gasoline?