It's not easy being green
In Napa’s newly revamped Veteran’s Memorial Park, there are gleaming new trash cans but no recycling bins. They are also few and far between at many city- and county-sponsored meetings, events and offices open to the public. Shouldn’t the government step up here?
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.
Count of once-missing ballots shows no results changes
Napa County election results remain unchanged even after 219 missing ballots were discovered this week.
Napa High senior raises great gobblers
A week ago, Patrick Sexton’s backyard in Coombsville was a riotous place, with a gobble-gobble here, a gobble-gobble there, a gobble-gobble everywhere.
Napa teen responding to treatment for rare disorder
Grant Beltrami has lived to see 18 Thanksgivings, but never one as wrought with thankfulness as today’s.
New sewer lines in Yountville
On Monday, Gentry General Engineering will begin the replacement of sewer mains on Jefferson and Pedroni streets in Yountville. The project will allow for the repaving of both streets next year after sewer lines are replaced.
Thief repays victims of sidewalk scam
Two elderly Napans have something to be extra thankful for on this holiday.
Robbery arrest at AmCan Wal-Mart
Daniel Herbert Fenell may have traded his freedom for about $30 worth of merchandise.
Spring Mountain Road work suspended
To accommodate Thanksgiving holiday drivers, road work near the 3400 block of Spring Mountain Road is suspended for Thursday and Friday. The normally scheduled complete road closures and delays resume no earlier than 8 p.m. on Nov. 29.
One man dropped from murder case
Murder charges have been dismissed against one of the four young men arrested for their suspected roles in the December 2007 gang-related slaying of Ricardo Gonzalez, 19, in Napa.
What was your best Black Friday find?
The day after Thanksgiving -- Black Friday -- is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year, with retail establishments offering all sorts of deals to try and lure in shoppers.
Man arrested for car theft in Napa
A 33-year-old Richmond man was arrested early Thursday morning after he allegedly stole a Napa resident’s car from right in front of his home.
Napa plans to promote businesses
With the economy worsening, Napa intends to spend more than $100,000 in redevelopment funds to promote local businesses and recruit new ones.
New retailers take a chance on downtown
Julie Heikell is having a bar tap installed at her downtown business, but she’s not going to serve up alcohol or any other kind of drink.
Calistoga sees hope for outdoor dining
The city of Calistoga once again is considering whether to allow outdoor dining on Lincoln Avenue sidewalks.
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.