Napavalleyregister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County.

City of Napa voters may end up deciding the fate of the proposed Kimpton hotel on Solano Avenue at the November election.

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.

Napa will close Westwood Hills and Alston parks Wednesday because of a “red flag” fire warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Napa County firefighters were battling a wildland fire near Berryessa Estates on Tuesday afternoon.

It’s hot. And it is going to stay that way through Thursday.

Napa is changing. And Amy Hunter, Napa police’s newest sergeant, sees that as a major challenge.

Homeowners in California will have more time to avoid foreclosure under a state bill Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law Tuesday.

Local elections will take place in every city in Napa County come November, but with election day nearly four months away, it appears relatively few contested races are in the offing.

Napa Mayor Jill Techel and Councilmembers Jim Krider and Mark van Gorder are all running for re-election in November, with the prospect of few challengers.

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 today 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

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

With gas prices escalating into the $5 a gallon range, many locals are electing to remain closer to home and take a “Staycation" instead of a vacation farther away.