Napa City Update
Paving program
Courthouse corner: Grand jury
Are you interested in meeting our local leaders, learning about Napa government and improving the administration of county business? If so, the Napa County Superior Court seeks your application to serve on the 2009-2010 grand jury.
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.
Sheriff IDs Berryessa drowning victim
The man whose lifeless body was found Thursday in Lake Berryessa at Spanish Flat Resort was identified as a maintenance worker, the Napa County Sheriff’s Department reported Friday. No foul play is suspected in the incident.
BART selects black police group for review
OAKLAND — The Bay Area Rapid Transit agency has hired an organization of black law enforcement executives to conduct a review of the department following the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a white transit officer who grew up in Napa.
Group of locals enters Copia fray
A group of Napa Valley residents has joined forces to explore ways to preserve Copia’s building and grounds for local and visitor use.
Copia wine cellar may be for sale
Copia’s 5,000-bottle wine collection may be about to go up for sale.
Keeping foreclosure trouble at bay
Overgrown lawns, vandalism, squatters and green pools that breed mosquitos.
City launches ambitious road repair program
Street paving on a scale not seen in years is about to begin in Napa, with the city planning to resurface more than 10 miles of pavement this summer.
Double bust after DUI
Two men were arrested Thursday, including one after a short chase in a vineyard off of Highway 121 near Wooden Valley Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Dangerous dog sought after attack
Napa County’s Animal Services Bureau is looking for a white Bull Terrier with a pink nose after a biting incident in Napa, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Department.
Theft bust in Napa
A Napa man was arrested Thursday in Napa on suspicion of grand theft, parole violation, illegal firearm possession and resisting arrest after he kicked the window of a police patrol car, the Napa Police reported Friday.
Noted Napa documentarian focuses lens on city streets
Seth Herbey, Napa’s YouTube documentarian, is back with a 54-minute analysis of Napa’s lousy streets.
Armed robbery at Napa gas station
An individual was robbed at gunpoint just before 9 p.m. Friday at a Jefferson Street gas station in Napa.
Meth bust in Napa
On Thursday, a Napa man was arrested on suspicion of methamphetamine possession, according to police.
Sex offender to serve 40 years
A Napa man will spend at least 40 years behind bars for sex crimes against a girl under the age of 14, the Napa County district attorney’s office reported Friday.
Solo crash sends girl to hospital
A 16-year-old girl suffered major injuries in a solo crash on Thursday near St. Helena, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Swine flu precautions are advised
Napa County health officials want residents to take the same precautions as they would during the flu season following reports of a previously unknown strain of swine flu in the United States, Napa County officials said Friday. The virus has not been detected in Napa County.
Cycling for vision, veterans
Steve Moulds, left, Doug Burnett, middle, and Robin Stewart share a laugh Saturday during the Cycle for Sight Wine and Music festival at Justin-Siena High School.