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News for Monday, April 13, 2009

Napa City Update

Paving program

March 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.

St. Helena likes bids for flood work

The low bid to build St. Helena’s flood control project came in at under $7 million, well below the $10.3 million the city has available.

A course on credit

It can bog you down financially, help get you into a new home or unlock your opportunity for world travel.

Thompson names new staff leader

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, has tapped 29-year-old Anne Warden to serve as his new chief of staff.

Eye on Calistoga’s new pool

More than a dozen teens caused a ruckus — in a good way — at last week’s Calistoga City Council meeting, as they became the inaugural crew of lifeguards to serve at the Calistoga Community Pool.

Phil Spector guilty of murder in Napa County woman's death

LOS ANGELES  — Rock music producer Phil Spector was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of actress and former Napa County resident Lana Clarkson at his mansion six years ago.

Jury resumes talks in former Napa County woman's death

LOS ANGELES  — Jurors have resumed talks in music producer Phil Spector’s murder retrial.

Families try to cope after arrest in Tracy girl's death

TRACY, Calif. — The woman suspected of killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu spent Easter Sunday in an observation cell where jail staff monitored her mental health, officials said.

Robert Redford joins Angwin debate

Actor and environmentalist Robert Redford stepped out against the controversial Angwin eco-village last week, announcing that he is joining the local group Save Rural Angwin.

Spector jury reaches verdict, announcement due soon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The jury in Phil Spector’s murder retrial has signaled it has reached a verdict.

Funnel over Carneros

A funnel cloud descended on Carneros Friday afternoon as the unsettled weather kept Napans dodging rain drops one minute and standing in the bright sunshine the next.

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