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News for Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Like sands through the hourglass...

How early should we begin getting sandbags?

November 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.

What the local nonprofits need this holiday season

Each holiday season, people start to think of ways they can offer material goods or some of their own time to help out others in this community.

Best New Years Eve celebrations in the Napa Valley

We offer readers the opportunity to sumbit topic ideas of their own, rather than waiting for a story to be written on a topic so comments can be added. This one came to us from reader funnyme ...

$1 million grant for Napa bike path

The final stretch of a planned 1.8-mile bike path along Napa Valley Wine Train tracks will be built next summer, making it easier and safer for cyclists to get between Highway 29/Redwood Road and downtown, the city announced.

A winter tale of courage

If Upvalley artist, viticulturist and Scout leader Jon Dodge hadn’t spotted a wooden sled piled with fake snow or wanted to find a special gift for a new grandson, his book “The Snow Prince” might never have been written.

Report: Thompson bypassed by Obama for Interior Department spot

WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama plans to name Democratic Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado to run the Interior Department, rounding out an environmental and energy team charged with quickly tackling global warming and developing alternative forms of energy.

Weather Watch: What did you see out there?

Rumor has it snow should fall today at elevations of 1,000 or lower in Napa County.

Copia looking for ways to pay workers

From selling a painting to exploring the value of its liquor license, Copia is working to identify assets that it can use to pay wages and benefits to former workers.

County taps new leader for transportation

The new executive director of the Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency is an experienced administrator who will be charged with improving VINE ridership and obtaining federal economic stimulus money for local road improvements.

County is ready to call you during an emergency

Early one October morning, more than 300 phones rang with the news: Be ready to evacuate.

Queen of the kitchen

Do you cringe at the prospect of cooking for a large group? How about cooking for 1,000?

Eye on Napa County

Napa County Job Connection

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