Queen of the Valley Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.

Redwood Credit Union recently completed its 2009 United Way campaign with a contribution of $77,894, exceeding its goal of $70,000 by more than 10 percent.

Napa County Public Health division will offer an online meeting for Napa County business owners, to provide information and answer questions on how H1N1 flu could affect local businesses this flu season.

Elliott Faxstein has joined Pacific Union Real Estate’s  Napa office on Main Street as a sales associate, said Linda Carroll, the firm’s vice president and branch manager of the Napa and St. Helena offices.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing, which has a franchise in Napa, has been recognized in Franchise Times Top 200 list for 2009.

Each Wednesday, the Napa Valley Register’s Business Focus asks “10 Questions” of a local entrepreneur or businessperson. Readers are welcome to suggest business people to be profiled.

There seems to be a distant, but appropriate, connection between Casablanca and Washington as Congress and the Obama administration give near lip service to the issue of corporate compensation reform.

The 20th annual Vintage High School Band Parade and Review is returning to downtown Napa, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Thirty high school bands from all over California will be marching in competition, on Second and Third streets between School and Main, for a chance to win trophies and serious bragging rights. Here’s a tip — the best place to watch is at the reviewing stand on Third Street across from the Napa County office building. 

Len & Rosie, For 24 years, I have lived with my mother. I have been her care giver for the past 14 years. I gave up a lot of my life and personal happiness for her. I am not sorry I did this. My sister told me that she did not want to take care of mom, and that I could have the house if I did. She lives in another state and rarely visits.