On June 1, the Napa Police Department, Napa City Fire Department, Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Calistoga Police Department and the California Highway Patrol launched a free  community information service called Nixle. Using Nixle, these agencies can notify residents in real time when there are public safety emergencies, traffic advisories, crime trends, safety tips and public safety agency special events. Like Twitter, messages are sent to cell phones, e-mails or other Web-enabled devices that allow instant access to information. Nixle allows subscribers to follow agencies in multiple locations, so not only can you follow your home area but also follow any area where you may have family or friends. As Nixle grows, more areas are added monthly. This service is completely free to Napa County residents, except for any charges you may incur for receiving text messages.

• Napa County Assessor John Tuteur and staff are working to review all properties that may have declined in value as of Jan. 1, 2009. A property’s assessed value determines the amount of annual property tax the owner pays. All single family homes in the municipalities and homes in the unincorporated area on less than five acres are being reviewed without the owner needing to contact the assessor. Owners of other residential, commercial or industrial properties are urged to contact the assessor if they believe the value of the property had declined by Jan. 1, 2009, to a level below its factored base-year value as shown on the 2008-2009 property tax bill. Owners can contact Tuteur at 253-4459 or jtuteur@co.napa.ca.us. Results of the decline in value review will be sent to property owners in July 2009.

Is there any ordinance against someone sleeping in a vehicle in the driveway of their house or on the street?

The Napa Valley Register and NapaValleyRegister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County.

Divers have recovered the body of 21-year-old Phillip Stevenson, who drowned in Lake Berryessa Sunday during a fishing trip with friends.

A Santa Rosa man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of felony DUI after he crashed into the hillside off Highway 29 near Calistoga, injuring himself and his passenger.

NAPA — Napa County sheriff’s investigators are hoping a bust created from the remains of an unidentified woman will prompt someone who knew her to come forward.

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck the Napa area late Monday night, causing no damage and creating little notice throughout the valley.

Law enforcement officials Tuesday unveiled a reconstruction of the face of a murder victim found early last month at Lake Berryessa. The unknown woman was killed up to a year ago, and as of today, police have been unable to identify the woman.

While hotel tax is a critical source of revenue in Napa County, local cities and government agencies do a spotty job of tracking and collecting the money, according to the Napa County civil grand jury.

While race car drivers were vying for the checkered flag Sunday afternoon at Infineon Raceway at Sears Point, Napa County Airport experienced a traffic jam of its own.

Napa law enforcement is turning to the public to try and identify a woman whose body was dumped at Lake Berryessa up to a year ago.

Divers have recovered the body of 21-year-old Phillip Stevenson, who drowned in Lake Berryessa Sunday during a fishing trip with friends.

The city of American Canyon and its fire district lack transparency and should hire a full-time attorney to control legal expenses, according to the Napa County civil grand jury.

Happy feet on the promenade — Curtis Antoque, left, and Patty Floyd dance while listening to the band Four Shotz during Napa City Nights at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The free weekly concert series continues on Friday with the bands CRV, The Treatment and Lily Wilson. Jorgen Gulliksen/Register