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.

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

Janet Kirtlink, head of the Napa County Republican Central Committee, has been appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Napa Town and Country Fair Board of Directors.

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.

San Francisco Mayor and rumored gubernatorial hopeful Gavin Newsom charmed a crowd of Napa County movers and shakers Thursday at Silverado Resort, taking universal health care as his theme.

The two Vallejo brothers accused of the murder of a 16-year-old boy at a 2007 American Canyon birthday party said they lied to police after the shooting.

Although millions of Americans regularly tune in to watch Oprah Winfrey on network television, relatively few get the chance to see the world-famous talk show host off-camera. But that’s exactly what was in the stars for Patty Wyman’s Silverado Middle School leadership class the evening of June 6, when the students chatted with the talk show queen over cookies and iced tea at an Upvalley resort.

The Napa Valley Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors hold their business resource meeting and luncheon today, 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./Register

Queen of the Valley Medical Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary Saturday with a parade, a bike ride, tours of the hospital and activities for the entire family.

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.