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.

A petition is under way in American Canyon that would set the stage to expand the city’s boundaries in accordance with a recent agreement between the city and Napa County.

Napa and Solano County employers expect to hire at a bullish pace during the third quarter of 2008, according to a recent employment outlook survey.

Those with a hand in the renovation of Napa’s Memorial Stadium are thinking big, but limited funding may require the Napa Valley Unified School District to scale down current plans for the upgrade, according to the latest draft of the Stadium Program and Master Plan Recommendations.

There has been a run on oven cleaner in Napa the past week. Unfortunately, the majority of the cleaner hasn’t seen the inside of an oven.

It’s uncontested that Measure N bonds passed in 2002 failed, by a mile, to completely foot the bill for improvements at Napa Valley College. But the reasons why remain a point of contention.

BIG SUR, Calif. — Firefighters bolstered their defenses Friday against an expanding wildfire that threatened coastal homes in this storied tourist town, while bracing for fresh lightning strikes that could ignite new fires across Northern California.

Foothill Christian Fellowship presents the annual carnival on June 29, noon to 3 p.m., featuring food and drink, a candy booth, games and prizes, water slides, bounce houses, a rock wall, face-painting, crafts and more. All ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Children’s Christian Camp. 2898 Laurel St., Napa. Info, 255-2893.

Field Day is a serious test of skill, a contest for fun, and the largest “on-air” operating event each year. During the weekend, radio operators try to contact as many other Field Day stations as possible.

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