A walk in the park
For Napans who enjoy walking as exercise on the new downtown riverside promenade, what is the distance from the parking lot near Downtown Joe’s to the end near the Napa General Store?
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 ...
Calif lawmakers approve $18 billion budget plan
SACRAMENTO — Both houses of the California Legislature have approved an $18 billion Democratic plan to address the state deficit.
Biking for the troops
After chatting with his fellow riders as they stood near the old American Canyon Police Station, Al Donaldson walked toward his Harley Davidson.
Local charities get a bailout
The Napa Valley Community Foundation today plans to announce a $300,000 emergency grant to help 16 local nonprofits get through the economic downturn.
Truckers say new air-quality rules will hit hard
The California Air Resources Board is cracking down on diesel emissions coming from big-rig trucks and buses, but lower emissions also put pressure on Napa County businesses.
Dusting on Mount St. Helena
Palm trees, grape vines and snow on the heights of Mount St. Helena combine for a unique look on Wednesday morning from Manley Lane just north of Oakville. The National Weather Service forecast calls for continued cold nights, with possible light rain through the weekend.
Caldwell taps Matt Pope for planning commission
Matt Pope, an American Canyon planning commissioner who recently ran for American Canyon City Council, will be Napa County Supervisor-elect Keith Caldwell’s nominee for the Napa County Planning Commission.
DUI patrols out this weekend
“Over the limit, under arrest.”
Topic of the Day, Dec. 18
What's yout Topic of the Day? What do you have that you want to get an online community conversation started about? Go ahead, toss it in here and get the conversation(s) going.
Biggest Loser is over, are you ready to be Napa's version?
Cheryl Forberg, the nutritionist to NBC's hit show "Biggest Loser," writes a monthly column for the Register on eating right, offering ways to improve your overall health through better eating habits and providing great recipes.
Napa population growing faster than state average
SACRAMENTO — California’s population has topped 38 million, according to a new report from the state Department of Finance.