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News for Thursday, June 26, 2008

Big guys on the corner

Does the vehicle code say that larger vehicles like SUVs or minivans have to park farther back from the street corner? I can’t see around these huge vehicles to see if traffic is coming. It’s dangerous.

May 2008 DUI report

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.

Wild fire fully contained

The Wild fire, burning in both Napa and Solano counties since Saturday afternoon, was fully contained as of Wednesday morning, according to CalFire.

Lawsuit for disabled seniors settled

Fair Housing Napa Valley and Redwood Retirement Residence on Redwood Road have settled a housing discrimination lawsuit over the treatment of senior citizens with disabilities.

2 of 3 charges dropped against dry cleaner

The owner of a Napa dry cleaning shop who was arrested on Tuesday on three felony counts will only face one.

Many Napa Creek homes now part of floodplain

A new flood map will place several Napa Creek properties within Napa’s floodplain, while declaring properties in Old Town and at the Napa Yacht Club relatively safe from flooding.

$1 million grant for Bay Trail construction

Almost four miles of trails and about half the total Bay Trail from Napa to American Canyon can be built now that a more than $1 million grant has been received by the county.

Terry looks back at Napa banking

A well-known Napa Valley banker has landed a new job in the finance industry — but one with a new zip code.

Domestic violence arrest

Police arrested Debra Navarro after a man told them she bit him three times while they were arguing, police said.

Mondavi honored by Congress

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives honoring Robert Mondavi for his wine industry work.

A dry year, a very dry spring

It’s not as dry in the Napa Valley as it was during Prohibition, but Napa County experienced a fairly light rainy season in 2007-08, the second light year in a row.

Los Padres forest fire moving closer to Big Sur

BERKELEY — Hundreds of firefighters worked Thursday to protect the scenic community of Big Sur from a lightning-sparked wildfire that inched closer to historic structures after burning 16 homes and threatening another 500 houses.

1990 land use law returns to the ballot

Concerned that priorities in Napa County will change with the influx of newer, younger residents, agricultural preservationists are seeking to protect ag lands for decades to come.

Vandalism of cars in northwest Napa

Someone is having a field day terrorizing car owners in northwest Napa residential areas and police are asking for the public’s help in nabbing these vandals.

Working at the car wash

The big dust-off — Dust from construction across the street of the new Redwood Middle School track has increased the frequency of the family car washings for Alexis Ramos, even though his mom Delia Ramos would like to conserve more water. “He’s a really good helper,” said mom of her son.

Westin Verasa job fair

The Westin Verasa, Napa hosts a job fair to hire hospitality professionals today from 2-8 p.m. La Toque (located in the Westin Verasa) will hire restaurant professionals. Qualified candidates possess excellent communication skills and flexibility to multi-task, are team-oriented, self-motivated and have an enthusiastic attitude that encourages a positive work environment. Candidates must have a strong desire to provide exceptional customer service. Submit resumes to www.wework2play.com and bring a copy of a resume to the job fair. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. Info, 226-7372./Register

Should minors be tried as adults in murder cases?

Junor and Marquis Douglas have been found guilty of murdering Anthony Gee during a January 2007 birthday party in American Canyon.

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