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.

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

Federal wine 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.

More than 1,000 acres have burned in a fire near Wild Horse Valley Road in the east Napa hills. CalFire is responding to the fire, which is currently straddling the Napa / Solano county border. Voluntary evacuations are in effect for the Solano County side.

Bianca Alfaro didn’t need much prodding before she tried the obstacle course set up at Napa Valley College’s track Saturday.

A Napa man was arrested Friday evening on supicion of assault with a deadly weapon on the 1800 block of Central Avenue, police reported Saturday. Arturo Cortez, 37, is suspected of brandishing a rifle at the victim.

A wildfire broke off of Wild Horse Valley Road Saturday, spewing white and gray columns of smoke visible from downtown Napa. By nighttime, orange flames were visible along the ridge line east of Napa.

Look ma, no hands.

The lines are drawn in Napa County’s District 5. Or at least they were on June 3, when voters weighed in on who will be the next Napa County supervisor representing the area.

Come July 1, both hands best be on the steering wheel.

Check here throughout Sunday for updates of the Wild Horse Valley fire that broke out Saturday afternoon.

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