The Napa County Public Health Division wants to ensure that you have the information you need to keep yourself and your family healthy this flu season, not only from seasonal flu but also H1N1, which was declared a pandemic (worldwide illness) this summer and continues to spread throughout the United States, California and Napa County.

With the start of a new school year it is only timely that we start with a quiz. Which do you think is more difficult?

Every time I walk my dog at Fuller Park, I am astounded that “The Wicked Tree” is still standing. This very tall tree is near the sidewalk along Seminary Street, midway between Oak and Laurel streets. During this time of year, the tree sheds a lot of long, sharp leaves. To make matters worse, the tree has “flowers” in the form of large, heavy, round pineapple-like things with sharp spikes. Why do we have such a tree in our park?

NapaValleyRegister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence in Napa County.

Kevin Alfaro defeated Roger Adams for a seat on the St. Helena School Board by a 2-1 margin, according to votes tallied late Tuesday.

Wild lands surrounding two city of Napa reservoirs — Lake Hennessey and Lake Milliken — may be opened to the public for hiking, biking and horse riding.

The Napa Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new president, as Kate King is headed for Texas, according to a statement from the chamber.

An American Canyon man convicted of multiple rapes and other charges will spend nearly a half century in prison.

Napa Valley’s newest grapevine pest is on the march.

A federal judge has agreed to table Lake Luciana developers’ claims against Napa County until after a similar case in state court is resolved.

A St. Helena man was arrested after he allegedly kicked a woman in the thigh.

FORT HOOD, Texas — A military mental health doctor facing deployment overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army base on Thursday, setting off on a rampage that killed 11 other people and left 31 wounded. Authorities killed the gunman, and the violence was believed to be the worst mass shooting in history at a U.S. military base.

The Wine Country Kennel Club will hold its 53rd and 54th annual all breed dog show Saturday and Sunday at the Napa Valley Expo. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. The show and parking are free.