One man’s junk is another man’s fortune.

Fewer people than expected came to Saturday’s free U.S. Citizenship Fair in American Canyon, a fact organizers attributed primarily to hefty government application fees in a downturn economy. But those who came were grateful for the free advice they received.

California legislators have joined in the fight to end the copper and metal thefts that are plaguing the state.

The Napa Police Department announced Sunday that a prowler may be on the loose in a south Napa neighborhood.

The St. Helena Planning Commission refused last week to sign off on a lot line adjustment that city officials say will facilitate the construction of the flood project levee.

A small earthquake rattled the Napa and Solano county areas just after 5 p.m. Sunday.

Tuesday kicks off a new NapaValleyRegister.com feature called Napa Chefs Online with L. Pierce Carson.