New Solano hotel may go to ballot
City of Napa voters may end up deciding the fate of the proposed Kimpton hotel on Solano Avenue at the November election.
A quiet Fourth at the lake
Traditionally the Fourth of July weekend at Lake Berryessa results in numerous arrests, several boating mishaps and even a drowning.
A Wii recovery
Following surgery for a degenerative joint disorder that resulted in nerve damage to his right arm, 21-year-old Carmichael resident Matthew Reece wasn’t sure what was in store for him.
Meeting will help decide destiny of district properties
The Napa Valley Unified School District’s 7-11 Committee invites the public to a town hall meeting about the future of several district-owned properties. If deemed surplus, the properties may be sold or traded for parcels to be used as future school sites. The meeting will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Bel Aire Elementary School multi-use building at 3580 Beckworth Dr., Napa. Public comments are welcome. Comments may also be sent via U.S. mail to the 7-11 Committee, c/o School Planning & Construction, Napa Valley Unified School District, 2425 Jefferson St., room 203, Napa, CA 94558. For more information, contact the Napa Valley Unified School District at 253-3715./Register
Local business offers free glaucoma testing
The Eye Works, at 1006 First St., will provide free glaucoma screenings to the public on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Eye Works at 254-2020./Register
Courthouse
This summer, Napa County Superior Court opened the doors of the judges’ chambers to local high school, college and law students, offering a new internship program so young people could see our judicial leaders at work.
Fire danger to close Napa parks
Napa will close Westwood Hills and Alston parks Wednesday because of a “red flag” fire warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Brief fire in Berryessa
Napa County firefighters were battling a wildland fire near Berryessa Estates on Tuesday afternoon.