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News for Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Broken in two

Many Napa streets that have lengthy breaks in them. How do police and emergency responders deal with the potential confusion?

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.

Pelosi praises Thompson at Congressman’s annual pasta dinner

A friendly crowd greeted House speaker Nancy Pelosi at Mike Thompson’s fundraiser Saturday in St. Helena, where she praised the local congressman and spoke on a host of Democratic priorities, including a new energy bill and the need to elect Barack Obama president of the United States.

San Francisco teen ID'd as drowning victim

Authorities have released the name of the boy who drowned at Lake Berryessa on Sunday.

Napa pizzeria owner found dead

The owner of a Napa pizza parlor -- reported missing earlier this month -- was found dead in Tuolumne County from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Improved marks for Napa schools

Napa students are above average when it comes to English, math, science and history.

Napa fair attendance breaks records

Napa Town and Country Fair attendance grew nearly 2 percent this year, perhaps benefiting from higher gas prices that had more people vacationing close to home.

Lessons from acorn squash

The garden that surrounds artist Diane Flyr’s St. Helena home has made its way through her ceramics and painting studios, into her house and onto its walls.

Avid learners

Harvest Middle School teacher Karen Provenza provides pointers to students in the AVID program during first day of school activities. Harvest’s AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) helps hard-working students who's parents did not go to college create a support structure to assist them in reaching their goal of a post-secondary education. Jorgen Gulliksen/Register

Fire guts duplex

An early Monday morning fire gutted a duplex in the 1600 block of Silverado Trail, south of Lincoln Avenue.

Injured bicyclist identified

Bicyclist Eric Dwayne Fraser, 45, of Windsor was injured on Sunday afternoon when he was hit by a car on Yountville Cross Road.

False ID ends in arrest

Jon Perroton found himself behind bars on Sunday afternoon after allegedly trying to pass off phony identification to a CHP officer.

Drug bust

Two Vallejo people were busted on drug charges after the CHP stopped the car they were riding in for speeding on Saturday.

Fire in Vallejo retirement home claims second life

VALLEJO — A fire at a Vallejo retirement home last week has claimed a second life.

Napan Robinson competes in Olympics Tuesday and Wednesday

Napa’s Olympic representative Donny Robinson (BMX cycling) is scheduled to compete on television on the following dates and times.

Napa County suing state for water supply

In a lawsuit with far-reaching implications for urban growth in Napa County, a coalition of four small counties and cities is suing the state Department of Water Resources to guarantee deliveries from the State Water Project.

Where do you go to shop with Mervyns leaving Napa?

Mervyns announced Wednesday it is closing its Napa store within 90 days.

Where do you take visitors in the Napa Valley?

What wineries, what restaurants, what great scenic spots, what special places do you take Napa Valley visitors?

Show your Olympic support for Donny Robinson

Napa's Donny Robinson is favored by Sports Illustrated to be the Olympic Gold Medalist in BMX cycling. The event is Tuesday and Wednesday in Beijing.

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.

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