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Monday, June 30, 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.

Napa risks bankruptcy unless pensions, benefits reduced

The city and county of Napa could risk bankruptcy if they do not reduce their generous pensions and post-employment benefits, according to a report by the Napa County Grand Jury.

Firefighters in stalemate against Calif. wildfires

Calif. wildfires pollute skies, threaten health

SACRAMENTO — Hundreds of lightning-caused wildfires have turned California skies into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic events and other outdoor activities across the state.

AmCan roads man to go 90210

AmCan roads man to go 90210The way Fred Simonson sees it, public works is public works, even in Beverly Hills.

Not seeing skaters for the trees

The city of St. Helena Tree Committee is having second thoughts about plans to build the city’s new skatepark in a grassy area of Crane Park.

Coastal fog offers hope to California firefighters

SAN FRANCISCO — Coastal fog brought hope of relief to some firefighters battling Northern California wildfires early Monday even as a massive plume of soot choked the foothills along the state’s eastern edge.

Burglary at Jamba Juice

The Napa Police Department is on the lookout for a man who walked into Jamba Juice on Sunday and snatched some money from the cash register.

Napa man arrested for suspicion of domestic battery

Napa Police officers arrested a 22-year-old Napa man on suspicion of domestic battery and criminal threats Saturday.

Best of the Online Weekend

Maybe the smoke clearing from the Napa skies had you outside and away from a computer this weekend, leaving you without the ability to see what was published Saturday and Sunday in the register online.

Zeppelin flights for Napa?

Move over, hot air balloons.

Napa High grad Bard reaches finals at U.S. Olympic trials

Presley Bard, a 2006 Napa High graduate, will compete in Tuesday’s finals of the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb., after capitalizing on a miraculous opportunity with a lifetime best swim in today’s semifinals.

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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