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News for Thursday, October 23, 2008

Napa City Update

West Pueblo rehab

Deja blue

A previous Glad You Asked column listed collection box locations but boxes have disappeared since. Could you reprint the list?

September 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.

MomsTalk makes its debut

Complementing the recent addition of Register.com writer Jennifer Huffman's "Surrendering to Motherhood," column is a new online place for moms in Napa — and moms from everywhere — to share thoughts, issues, troubles, joys and more.

Come-from-behind win in Pro Football Pool

Three players were tied for the top spot in NapaValleyRegister.com’s NFL pool going in to Monday night’s Denver/New England game.

Community Housing backs away from Coombsville apartments

Faced with stiff neighborhood and Planning Commission opposition, Napa Valley Community Housing is abandoning plans for 30 units of affordable housing on Coombsville Road.

Arson suspected in homeless camp fire

Police arrested Linda Kay Robinson, whom they believe set fire to a homeless encampment in east Napa on Wednesday morning.

Townhome project given more time

The developer of Riverpark Townhomes on Sheveland Lane will have an additional three years to start construction, the Napa City Council said this week.

Jury chosen in death of former Napan

LOS ANGELES  — A jury of seven men and five women has been selected for the retrial of music legend Phil Spector, who is charged with murder in the shooting of actress and former Napa County resident Lana Clarkson five years ago.

Register endorsements, national races

Below are the national endorsements to date from the Napa Valley Register editorial board for the Nov. 4 General Election.

Register endorsements, state races

Below are the state endorsements to date from the Napa Valley Register editorial board for the Nov. 4 General Election.

Register endorsements, local races

Below are the local endorsements to date from the Napa Valley Register editorial board for the Nov. 4 General Election.

Napa seeks to annex Big Ranch properties

The Napa City Council is endorsing annexation of 18 properties along Big Ranch Road as a way to raise money for long-promised road improvements.

Programs to prevent kids from going down wrong path

Gangs began making their mark in Napa during the 1990s, but some programs slated to prevent gang violence and juvenile crime have been in place for decades.

Stolen car

A Napa community service officer spotted a stolen car on Wednesday afternoon in the Westwood area.

Questions about mail-in ballot postage abound

Not enough postage? Not a problem.

After-school efforts key for kids

The way local community leaders see it, after-school programs are a cost-effective way to secure a better future in Napa County.

West’s bid to censure colleagues fails

American Canyon City Councilman Ed West failed in his effort to persuade his fellow councilmembers to censure Mayor Leon Garcia and City Councilwoman Joan Bennett for accepting campaign donations from former American Canyon Fire Chief Keith Caldwell.

Napa killer denied parole

Convicted killer Robert Shippmann, 70, a former St. Helena resident, was denied parole Wednesday after a hearing at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, according to Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein.

NVC economic forum explores financial woes

Is America headed for another Great Depression? What caused the nation’s economic crisis in the first place and how long could it last?

DUI checkpoint coming Saturday

Napa police officers are doing their part this Saturday to get drunk drivers off the road.

Sandbag season upon us

The city of Napa is preparing for another sandbag giveaway so that businesses and residents can protect themselves from flooding.

Are grocery prices getting to you?

Attention grocery shoppers:

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