Schools mull more cost cuts
Brushing up on the basics in summer school may not be an option this year for some of Napa Valley Unified School District’s elementary students.
Bardessono green luxury lauded at opening
From rooftops fitted with solar panels to flooring made of salvaged and locally grown walnut, Napa Valley’s newest luxury inn and spa aims to provide a greener lodging experience from top to bottom.
Saving lives for peanuts
Ian Johnson figures that for the price of two of his favorite Giugni sandwiches, a couple of sodas and bags of chips, he can save the life of a child.
St. Helena votes down water restriction measures
The St. Helena City Council voted unanimously last week to rescind their Jan. 13 decision to impose mandatory water restrictions — but it may be just a delay.
Spare The Air day called through noon Wednesday
The Bay Area Air District has issued a Winter Spare the Air Alert -- banning wood burning both indoors and outdoors -- through noon Wednesday
Raiders name Cable head coach
The Oakland Raiders have just announced that interim head coach Tom Cable has had the "interim" title removed and he will be the team's head coach for the 2009 season.
Armed robbery at central Napa business
A night manager was confronted by an armed man late Monday night when he left his business with the night cash deposits.
Broken gas line causes evacuations
A car that accidentally backed over a gas line on Monday morning ended with the evacuation of about 30 people from their homes and businesses in the Solano and Lone Oak avenues in west Napa.
January 2009 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.
Free breakfast at Denny's draws huge crowd
Hoping to hit a home run with a free Grand Slam breakfast, Denny’s restaurants across the U.S. served up piles of free pancakes, sausage links, bacon and eggs today.
Super Bowl pick determined this year's Pro Football Pool winner
Having the best prediction on a single game was the deciding factor in determining this year's winner of the Can You Beat Randy? pro football pool at NapaValleyRegister.com.