Through the wire
The wire hangers from the dry cleaners pile up in my closet. Are they recyclable?
July 2008 DUI report
Napavalleyregister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence, and so-called “wet reckless” convictions in Napa County.
Sen. Wiggins swearing at pastor caught on video
State Sen. Patricia Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa, is facing criticism after she swore at a Sacramento-area pastor during a hearing on how to cut the state’s carbon footprint.
Napan dies from fall off Sonoma County cliff
A Napa man died Sunday after falling from a cliff on a beach in Sonoma County, according to authorities.
Four injured in Highway 29 crash
A drive through the valley ended badly for a Belgian husband and wife Sunday afternoon when they were hit by a VINE bus along Highway 29, sending the woman to the hospital with major injuries and injuring three others.
A movable fiesta
The streets of downtown Napa came alive Sunday afternoon with the sights and sounds of the 2008 Napa Town & Country Fair. This year’s fair theme, Fiesta de Napa, drew a robust group of parade entries that kept the party going.
St. Helena, mobile park owner to talk
After months of accusations and legal maneuvering, the city of St. Helena and representatives of Vineyard Valley Mobile Home Park are getting ready to sit down and talk about the issues that have caused the city’s flood project to be delayed until next year.
Napa Packards now parked at Ohio museum
Stephan Williams loved showing off his rare cars, so he probably got a kick from the thought of two of his prize pieces being on public display for years to come.
Dirt for grapes, water for fish
Keeping soil in the vineyards and away from local waterways is a long-standing problem in Napa County.
Best of the online weekend
Were you so busy munching on curly fries at the Napa Town & Country Fair that you forgot to read the Register online this weekend? Well, here's a chance to catch up on some of the top stories, including:
Where should the money come from for roads?
County Supervisors decided Tuesday to drop plans for a November ballot initiative for a half-cent sales tax dedicated to Napa County road upgrades, citing the poor economic climate in California and the nation.