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

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.

A Napa man died Sunday after falling from a cliff on a beach in Sonoma County, according to authorities.

Graffiti vandals were busy Sunday night leaving their marks on several parked cars, fences and signs in American Canyon’s Veterans Park, police said.

On Tuesday evening around 6 p.m., a car crashed into a power pole, knocking out electricity to the area and closing West Imola near South Jefferson and Coombs St. Injuries appeared to be minor. At this time it is not known when Imola will be re-opened, or when power will be restored.

U.S. Army Pfc. Jennifer Cole was scheduled to arrive in Napa on Monday for an 18-day leave from her duties in war-torn Iraq.

Las Vegas got great mileage from the tag line “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

CHP has identified the drivers of the sports car and VINE bus involved in a crash on Sunday afternoon on Zinfandel Lane, south of St. Helena.

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.