Throwing a curve
The Maxwell Bridge curves while a straight bridge over the Napa River would be the shortest, simplest connection. I’d ask Caltrans, but since you earn a living doing this, why don’t you?
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.
Copia closes through Thanksgiving, maybe longer
As visitors and employees remain shut out after Copia’s unexpected closing Friday afternoon, interim chief executive Garry McGuire released a statement Monday about the struggling center.
City girds for hard times
As two more Northern California cities consider joining Vallejo by filing for bankruptcy, Napa reports it is planning for harder times ahead.
Upvalley teens reap rewards at agri-science fair
Rot, fruit flies not much bigger than the head of a pin, the eggs of 15 Rhode Island Reds and leavings from crushed grapes and olives all figured in award-winning research projects by 10 St. Helena High School students active in Future Farmers of America.
57 years at Napa State
Nobody knows Napa State Hospital like Dorothy Owen.
No arrests yet in dog poisoning, stabbing cases
Despite the large rewards offered in two unsolved Napa crimes, police still have not made any arrests.
4 arrests in Wal-Mart theft
Four men landed in the county jail after they allegedly stuffed stereo speakers down the front of their pants at the American Canyon Wal-Mart and attempted to leave the store, police said.
What if Thompson joins cabinet?
As President-elect Barack Obama quickly puts together a list of key figures in his administration, Napa’s own congressman is considered a top contender for the position of United States Secretary of the Interior.
Kids OK after being left in car in American Canyon
American Canyon police responded to a call on Sunday morning from Wal-Mart Supercenter security about two young children who were alone in car in the parking lot, American Canyon Police Chief Brian Banducci said.
More than 200 ballots didn't get counted
More than 200 voters did not have their ballots counted in the Nov. 4 election, according to Napa County Registrar of Voters John Tuteur.
Not guilty plea for teacher accused of molestation
The Vintage High School math teacher charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse against a minor has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
Biggest Loser's nutritionist helps with Thanksgiving meals
Cheryl Forberg, nutritionist to the hit NBC show "The Biggest Loser," is a Napa County resident who generously contriubutes a monthly column to our readers on weight loss and generalk nutrition issues.
Pro Football Pool goes to 2nd tiebreaker to find winner
Eight players in Week No. 12 of our Can You Beat Randy NFL Pool hit for 13 wins, but this time even the tiebreaker was not enough to determine the week’s winner.
Homeless shelter issue in front of Supes today
The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing at 11 a.m. Tuesday to give Napa County residents an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed winter shelter at 1098 Jordan Lane.
Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving Dinner Disaster story
Here are the five finalists in NapaValleyRegister.com’s first-ever Thanksgiving Dinner Disaster story contest, sponsored by
Vallerga’s Markets in Napa.
New Yountville Shuttle hours
The Yountville Shuttle will begin operating evenings starting Friday, giving a new transportation option for people going to dinner or Lincoln Theater performances, the Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency announced.