Newspaper Game
Former Napa Register editor Ross Game left the Napa Register nearly 40 years ago, but he never stopped editing it.
The Lush Life
Our kids life the high life; I mean, seriously. They have lux Britax car seats that any grown person would envy. Plush, padded seats, high backs for quick naps or just relaxing, adjustable seatbelts for comfort and padded arm rests and snacks on the side should they become peckish. I think all they need are magic fingers — the 21st century version that is, not the cheapy quarter-fed hotel cliché.
Teacher salaries
No one ever gets rich teaching. I doesn’t matter how good you are or where you work, the rewards of teaching are not financial. That said, I can’t complain that much about my salary. The party line is that teachers are poorly paid, but the truth is more nuanced. It all depends on your perspective.
Napans, let's uproot our shared enemies
Hello, my fellow Napkins. I would like to share my opinion on a topic of a sensitive nature. I acknowledge that my opinion may seem a little extreme.
Who wants to be a political blogger for us?
We started with two, went down to one and now we are out of political bloggers at NapaValleyRegister.com. Are you going to be the next to join our highly-unpaid staff?
Keeping H1N1 under control
The H1N1 vaccine continues to come in more slowly than health authorities expected, and yet the new strain of flu has thus far caused limited harm in Napa County and around the United States.
Choosing to make difference on DUIs
Dear editor, I am writing to commend you on your Nov. 1 articles about the problem of drinking and driving. The tragic stories of the two mothers who lost children as a result of drinking and driving emphasize that drinking and driving is not a victimless crime.
Casting light on the DUI crisis
Dear editor, Thank you for taking the time to do such an in-depth report on drinking and driving involving the physiological effects on the brain, the cost to human life and the necessity to search for solutions. Your recent articles and positive responses give me hope to continue working towards solutions in reducing DUI tragedies.
Snowy owl in Napa? Not likely
Dear editor, The presence of a Snowy Owl in Napa, as authorities suggested regarding a nest at the Napa Valley Expo, would be of great interest to birdwatchers and scientists from all over the world.
One final thought before signing off
With my recent announcement that I am forming an exploratory committee to run for County Supervisor, my ability to write a blog column for NapaValleyRegister.com has come to an end.
What did your child wear for Halloween?
What Halloween costume did you, or your child, pick out to wear this year?
Let's give 'em something to rant about
What politically-themed issue makes you want to scream?
Register your random thoughts
Fire out your thoughts here on your topic of the week that is not covered through a Register.com article or opinion item.
Slow down and see Old Town
Seth Herbey takes us through the streets of Old Town Napa for this month's installment of NapaCam.