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News for Sunday, November 16, 2008

Shopping carts

Abandoned shopping carts appear on Napa street corners and are sometimes dumped in the Napa River. Are they expensive? Do stores try to reclaim them?

October 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.

Win $100 for your Thanksgiving Dinner Disaster story

Did the gravy turn out all lumpy, or maybe it spilled all over Uncle Louie? Did the dog grab the turkey leg and hide under the dinner table with it, growling at anyone who walked by?

Sacramento Sheriff's Department seeks help in locating Napa man

The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department is looking for a 60-year-old Napa man with health problems for which he is taking medications.

Napa dollars go to Obama

President-elect Barack Obama raised $3 in Napa County for every $1 raised by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., according to campaign finance figures.

Wrong-way traffic driving neighbors to complain

A one-way street does not good neighbors make.

Rally against Prop. 8

Hundreds of Napans rallied Saturday to protest the passage of Prop. 8 — the measure that bans same-sex marriage in California.

AmCan councilman wants to welcome recruiters

The city of American Canyon could officially become a military recruiter-friendly zone if the American Canyon City Council moves forward Tuesday with a proclamation drafted by Councilman Ed West.

Gang-related stabbing in Napa

A man was stabbed in a gang-related attack Friday evening, Napa Police reported Saturday.

Big man on campus at St. A's

Change is coming to St. Apollinaris School this year, brought by a new principal who is a familiar face in Napa — Jack Kersting.

Pickpocket in AmCan

On Saturday, a suspect stole the wallet from a customer at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in American Canyon, Napa County Sheriff reported.

Meth possesion bust

A Napa man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of methamphetamine possession, according to Napa Police.

Four die in Deer Park crash

Four young men, who were reportedly students at Pacific Union College, died late Saturday night in a three-car crash on Deer Park Road, near Angwin.

Rummage sale Saturday

New Life Tabernacle, at 2625 First St., Napa, holds a rummage sale Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Friends in Need ministry.

Downtown gallery looking for old toys

Quent Cordair Fine Art in downtown Napa is seeking people who have toys from the original Napa Toy Store, which was at 1301 First St. in downtown Napa from 1952 to 1991.

Blood drive today

Blood Centers of the Pacific hosts a blood drive today,

Enjoying The Ride

A boater cruises up the Napa River near the Napa Valley Yacht Club on Saturday afternoon. People throughout the valley are enjoying the toasty days and warm nights that have hit the valley the past few days. Highs in the mid-to-upper 70s or higher are expected to last through Sunday. Then temperatures are predicted to gradually slide back to the 60s in the daytime and 30s at night. J.L. Sousa/Register

What should be done with the Copia building?

Officials with Copia — The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts — announced their intention to sell off the entity's 12-arce campus and building in Napa, located between the Oxbox Public Market and the soon-to-build Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

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