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 drug agents are gearing up for the countywide pot eradication.

A fire in the Silverado Country Club area destroyed a single-family residence on Wednesday afternoon.

It’s graduation time in the Napa Valley. Pomp and circumstance will be the No. 1 hit again this week, but some graduates are in store for more pomp with the gifts they receive.

Under a hot sun, Vintage High School’s graduating class of 2008 vaulted beach balls high into the air at Wednesday’s commencement ceremony.

Napa High School graduate Chris Franco, 17, is beginning his journey into adulthood, but there is apprehension in his voice. “It’s kind of scary when I think about it,” he said. “No more (of the) sheltered life.”

It wasn’t exactly the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but for one Napa motorist, it was a terrifying experience.

Off-leash dog areas at Alston Park should be expanded by eight acres, but no more, Napa’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission voted Wednesday night.

Riding the VINE and local community shuttles will be free Thursday ,June 19 as part of a Bay Area “spare the air” program.

The multi-faceted growth issue — everything from housing and jobs to water and traffic — will be explored Friday at Napa County’s first Growth Summit.

The annual recycling event for electronic waste will be held Friday and Saturday at Napa Valley College’s Napa campus.

Enjoy free music in the park every Friday night through Aug. 29 (except July 4 and Aug. 8), from 6-10 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Park amphitheatre on Third and Main streets in Napa.

The Napa Valley Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors hold their business resource meeting and luncheon June 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Napa Valley Country Club, 3385 Hagen Road, in Napa. Napa County Agricultural Commissioner Dave Whitmer provides information on the agricultural industry that drives the county’s economy. $30 members/$40 non-members. R.S.V.P. to Max Flores at 226-9961 ext. 226.

For weeks now, dog lovers and others have been debating the merits of the off-leash dogs area at Alston Park.

The California Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages can be performed in the state starting June 17.

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