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.

The proposed Ritz-Carlton hotel should meet tough green building standards even if it comes up for approval before the city of Napa has adopted an ordinance mandating energy-conservation.

He’s been called trailblazer, visionary and icon.

A grass fire blackened 20 to 25 acres on Thursday afternoon off North Kelly Road in south Napa County.

Travelers leaving Napa County for points west this weekend might want to reconsider their plans or routes. A major NASCAR event at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma County promises to snarl traffic on highways 37 and 121 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, more than 100,000 spectators are expected for the race./Register

Napa County will gain $315,000 from settlement of a lawsuit with Safeway Markets over civil charges of health, building code and weight-and-measures violations.

The city of Napa is going to spend $165,000 for a year-long study of its recreation needs.

The Napa Planning Commission endorsed a $200 million Ritz-Carlton hotel Thursday night, saying it would be an economic boon to the city with acceptable impacts on the Alta Heights neighborhood.

Federal regulators have rejected a request to designate east Napa as the Tulocay viticultural area, saying the name does not have enough general recognition or support among local vintners.

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer team, “Boobie Savers” holds their first-ever rummage sale fundraiser on June 21, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring thousands of items such as baby toys, books, electronics, clothes, housewares and more. Sale takes place at 2022 West Pueblo Ave., in Napa. Info, 256-2261./Register

Sam Weber, 4, tries to cool off with sip of water from a Slip ’n Slide in Napa Thursday afternoon. The temperature reached 95 degrees in Napa Thursday and Friday is expected to remain hot, especially Upvalley. Highs in Napa are expected to slip into the 80s and upper 70s in the coming days.

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