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Mike Treleven articles
Mike Treleven is Napa Valley Register's Business Editor. Mike can be reached at mtreleven@napanews.com
November 14th, 2009
Yountville pond wrinkled noses with the breezeThe air has been cleared in Yountville in more ways than one after a filtration pond at a winery began emitting a bad smell.
November 6th, 2009
Feds release thousands of sterile mothsThe first sterile light-brown apple moths ever released in the United States have landed in a vineyard in Carneros.
November 5th, 2009
European Grapevine Moth spotted in mid-valleyNapa Valley’s newest grapevine pest is on the march.
November 1st, 2009
County may offer breaks for green workSometimes, going green or switching to renewable energy sources comes with a hefty price tag.
October 27th, 2009
Grape expo to cover a lot of groundNapa Valley Grapegrowers President Bruce Phillips said he wouldn’t dare miss this year’s Wine & Grape Expo.
October 26th, 2009
Preservation group launches outreach planNapa Valley residents might know that Land Trust of Napa County acquires valuable open space to permanently protect it from development.
October 18th, 2009
Napa's bounty: A very good year for local Farmers MarketVendors at Napa’s Farmers Market, feeling like nomads after years of wandering, are finally taking root in a highly visible location that is attracting locals to shop for fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and crafts.
October 16th, 2009
Valley wineries, others in hunt for Great Wine Capitals awardIn a competition among top tourist destinations at famous wine regions around the globe, seven Napa Valley enterprises are in the hunt to be named the best in the world in an annual Great Wine Capitals competition.
Ag officials draft plan for new pestNapa County agricultural officials met with counterparts from the United States Department of Agriculture and California Department of Food and Agriculture Thursday, offering an update on the European grapevine moth discovered last week near Oakville.
October 13th, 2009
Big storm makes harvest a rush jobHold onto your hats. A wet and windy storm is rolling toward Northern California and the Napa Valley.
New moth a threat to vineyardsA new pest has landed in the Napa Valley.
October 12th, 2009
Big storm makes harvest a rush jobHold onto your hats. A wet and windy storm is rolling toward Northern California and the Napa Valley.
October 11th, 2009
Latino Chamber of Commerce expands marketing effortsA new burst of energy has hit the Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Bank program protects houses and aids displaced residentsTwo of the biggest challenges banks face when foreclosing on a home are the condition of the house and getting the occupants to vacate as quickly as possible.
October 7th, 2009
One barrier for fish gone, more are on the way outRemoval of a fish barrier from Wing Canyon Creek on Mt. Veeder may be just the start of a five-year project to remove many more such barriers around Napa County.
October 3rd, 2009
State saves local parksThe good news is Napa County’s state parks will not close.
October 2nd, 2009
Downtown Joe's won't close during retrofitCustomers of a popular downtown Napa restaurant and bar need not fret: Downtown Joe’s will not close while undergoing an earthquake retrofit.
September 30th, 2009
Piccolino's in Napa closesDowntown construction projects, a down economy, moving the day of Chefs Market, lack of parking and closed streets — these are reasons Piccolino’s Italian Cafe shut its doors for the final time after the dinner crowd left on Monday night.
September 28th, 2009
Waiting for the governor’s penLocal grapegrowers and park planners are watching and waiting to see if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs two bills that could change the local landscape.
September 27th, 2009
Where in Napa Valley is...Many Napans got fired up about the photos in this month’s contest. But one of the three fire stations we featured stumped many “Where In The Napa Valley Is?” contest participants.
Harvest NightsAt 2 a.m. most Napans are curled up in bed, but many wineries in the valley are waking up to the idea of having crews harvest grapes in the cool pre-dawn hours.
September 25th, 2009
Kohl's to open quietly on SundayDowntown Napa’s newest retailer, Kohl’s Department Store, is set to quietly open its doors on Sunday, an unofficial preview for its official grand opening on Sept. 30.
Havens winery being liquidatedHavens Wine Cellars, a small winery well-known in Napa Valley for its merlot, cabernet franc and syrah, is being liquidated, its assets sold off to the highest bidder.
September 24th, 2009
Havens winery being liquidatedHavens Wine Cellars, a small winery well-known in Napa Valley for its merlot, cabernet franc and syrah, is being liquidated, its assets sold off to the highest bidder.
September 20th, 2009
Paddle maniaThere is a place where Napans can enjoy quiet, graceful solitude, watch the waterfowl on the Napa River and get a new perspective on their city.
September 16th, 2009
Conservation district puts name signs near waterwaysCall them signs of the times. Motorists zipping up and down county roads are finding it easier to identify local creeks and streams.
Napa animal shelter bucks state request to euthanize earlyIf you discover your dog is missing, don’t wait to contact the Napa County Animal Shelter. Start looking immediately.
September 15th, 2009
Growers shrug off weekend showersWith the return of sunny skies on Monday, most winegrape growers described the weekend rain showers as welcome. The moisture settled the dust and washed the vines, many farmers said.
Carneros family makes the most of exotic orchard on their landThe Bonick family spread is surrounded by some of the best chardonnay vineyards in Napa County.
September 14th, 2009
Group says trees in peril in Napa County, county disputes chargesThe California Oak Foundation is accusing Napa County growers and vintners of recklessly ripping out oak woodlands, reducing native habitat, expanding the wine industry’s carbon footprint and straying from required legal protections.
September 4th, 2009
Harvest time — onlineGrape exchange connects buyers and sellersLooking for five tons of cabernet sauvignon from the Oak Knoll District? How about some hard-to-find chardonnay from Carneros?
August 14th, 2009
Kids take over the karaoke stage at fairMaybe its the lights, thumping speakers, the adrenaline of holding a microphone or the fans clapping and swaying to the music.
August 12th, 2009
Kohl's five-day job fair draws a crowdThis week, a crazy quilt of locals, from first-time job seekers to retirees looking to bolster their incomes, are appearing at the Chateau Hotel in north Napa, hoping to land a chance to work for the new Kohl’s department store coming to downtown Napa.
August 5th, 2009
Cash for clunkers program a big hit on local auto lotsClunkers are making a comeback.
July 30th, 2009
State budget axes funds for ag preservation programCalifornia’s new budget cuts the heart of a law important to agricultural areas around the state, but its not clear how much impact the gutting of the Williamson Act will have in Napa County.
July 25th, 2009
Grapegrowers trying to map their local historyThe Napa Valley Grapegrowers is attempting to research its genealogy to uncover exactly how long growing grapes for wine has been an integral part of the county’s heritage.
July 23rd, 2009
CHP says no bullets fired at carsThe California Highway Patrol is investigating six similar-sounding complaints from motorists traveling the Jamieson Canyon Road corridor.
Truck crashes into houseAn elderly man was slightly injured when the green Dodge pickup he was driving crashed into a house on the 1900 block of Third Street. The driver was taken to Kaiser-Vallejo Hospital for his injuries. The accident occurred at about 11:45 a.m., Wednesday.
July 22nd, 2009
Raising dust about Syar growth planSyar Industries is looking to expand its quarrying operation south of Napa, but faces opposition from hikers, mountain bikers and others who use neighboring Skyline Wilderness Park.
July 16th, 2009
Grass fire in Soda CanyonA two-acre grass fire threatened two homes on Old Soda Spring Road Wednesday, but firefighters extinguished the blaze before there was damage to either structure.
Domestic abuse arrestAnthony Lee Holley was booked in Napa County jail on Tuesday for suspected domestic abuse and a parole violation.
July 10th, 2009
Whole Foods slimming down to open new retail spaceWhole Foods Market in Bel Aire Plaza is slimming down.
July 9th, 2009
Angwin thief arrestedAn Angwin man was booked into Napa County jail Tuesday for suspected felony burglary and possession of stolen property.
Intruder arrested in NapaA Napa man was arrested Tuesday after police say he arrived at a former girlfriend’s residence and forced his way into the apartment.
Stolen car leads to arrestsA stolen car recovered in Napa has two Sacramento residents cooling their heels behind bars.
Calistoga murder suspect caughtThe suspect in the shooting death last week of a Calistoga man was arrested in Southern California on Wednesday afternoon.
July 8th, 2009
Looking for Mr. GoodbugGrape growers got a first-hand look last week at how to improve biodiversity in their vineyards by attracting good bugs that will eat the bad pests.
July 2nd, 2009
Fire at Napa school extinguishedNapa firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire at a West Park Elementary School storage building around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Traffic stop lands Napa man in jailOn Tuesday at around 10:30 p.m., Geovanni Soto Munoz, 25, was stopped for a traffic violation at Soscol and Lincoln avenues.
Napa boyfriend booked for kidnap, battery, parole violationJason Salinas, 26, of Napa was booked into Napa County jail Monday on suspicion of kidnapping, domestic battery and parole violation.
Domestic violence arrest in AmCanAn American Canyon man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence Tuesday after getting into an argument with his wife, according to police.
MADD honors officers for their DUI arrestsMembers of the Napa area California Highway Patrol, Napa County Sheriff’s Department and Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena and Calistoga police were honored at a recent luncheon presented by Mothers Against Drunk Driving at the Lodge in Sonoma. MADD honored the officers, as well as others from Sonoma, Solano and Marin counties, for the number of arrests they made for driving under the influence in 2008.
Crackdown on drunken drivers planned for Fourth of July weekendNapa County Avoid the 9 DUI Campaign Task Force officers will be out in full force during the Fourth of July holiday, cracking down on drunken drivers.
Facial reconstruction leads to ID of woman found at Lake BerryessaJust hours after Napa County Sheriff’s investigators displayed an artist’s facial reconstruction of a woman whose bones were found in a remote area of Lake Berryessa on Mother’s Day, the victim’s daughter contacted investigators and solved the mystery.
June 25th, 2009
Mountain lion sighted in CarnerosThe Napa Sheriff's Department received a call of a potential mountain lion sighting in the Carneros District around the area of the Carneros Inn and Old Sonoma Road in the south county.
June 24th, 2009
Do you know this woman?A forensic artist has put a woman’s face on the bones found in a remote area of Lake Berryessa on Mother’s Day.
June 23rd, 2009
Big race means big traffic at Napa AirportWhile 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.
June 17th, 2009
The agriculturalistMany people know Lee Hudson as an acclaimed grapegrower in Carneros, a firebrand for preserving wildlife habitat and a vigorous supporter of organic and sustainable farming. And it’s not news that he grows championship pumpkins that weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds. He is proud to be called Mr. Pumpkin.
June 12th, 2009
Bones found near Lake Berryessa are a mysteryThe remains of a woman have been discovered near Lake Berryessa, and investigators are trying to find out who she is.
June 5th, 2009
Child Neglect ArrestAmerican Canyon police arrested a 25-year-old Vallejo woman after a citizen reported seeing two children unattended in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
Drug arrest in NapaAt 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Eric Martin Anderson, 42, of Napa, was booked in Napa County jail for possession of a controlled substance and violation of probation.
June 3rd, 2009
Summer rain?A June rain fell Tuesday morning, and more is expected to fall before the weekend.
May 28th, 2009
St. Helenan pleads guilty to tax chargeRobert P. Peebles, 68, of St. Helena, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Hartford to one count of withholding information from the Internal Revenue Service, the acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.
Honeymooner lands in jailNapa County jail is a far cry from the honeymoon suite at a tony wine country inn and spa.
$150,000 damage in American Canyon house fireA house fire caused $150,000 in damage but no injuries Wednesday morning in American Canyon.
May 25th, 2009
Honoring friendship, and the fallenFor many Napans, Memorial Day means a day off work, the Indy 500 and a barbecue.
May 22nd, 2009
Meth bust in NapaNapa police booked Natalie Wood, 48, of Napa, into Napa County jail Tuesday for alleged possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence.
May 16th, 2009
Toughing it outNapa businessmen Rick Cabral, Josh Yeager, Brian Cain and Layne Craig know exactly how bad the economy is. They are self-employed, and no one feels economic pain quicker and more painfully than self-employed entrepreneurs.
May 14th, 2009
Three arrested in Home Depot paint scamThree Vallejo men were booked into Napa County jail Tuesday afternoon for allegedly taking two five-gallon cans of paint from Home Depot at South Napa Marketplace, then returning them for a refund without having bought them.
Pushing the pedalsAlmost every morning for the past nine years, Justin Medaris rode his bike to Stonebridge School where he is a teacher.
May 13th, 2009
Keeping up the fight against vineyard pestsNapa Valley’s wine industry is giving a thumbs up to legislation that would require grapegrowers to continue to fund research into combating the glassy-winged sharpshooter, which transmits the vineyard-destroying Pierce’s Disease.
May 1st, 2009
Bennett Lane Winery to growDespite disputed claims over the groundwater supply near Calistoga, Napa County officials have given Bennett Lane Winery the go-ahead to remodel and expand its facilities.
April 30th, 2009
DUI patrol on Friday nightOn Friday night the Napa Police Department will conduct DUI saturation patrols somewhere within Napa city limits.
New store, bar, restaurant at Moskowite CornersSome old-timers in Napa County refer to the intersection of highways 121 and 128 as the Corners.
April 27th, 2009
State fiscal mess puts Land Trust in a bindThe Land Trust of Napa County acquired the Duff and Wildlake ranches east of Calistoga in hopes the state would step forward and buy the land from them. But the spiraling economy is putting the skids on state purchases of parklands.
April 23rd, 2009
Foot chase through Napa results in arrestA man who lead Napa police on a three-hour foot chase Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Ryan Nicholas Daniels, 24. He was booked on a parole violation.
April 9th, 2009
TV, GPS stolen UpvalleyA 50-inch television and a portable GPS were reported stolen from a home on the 500 block of Meadowood Lane, near Meadowood Resort.
Upvalley crash sends three to area hospitalsA two-car accident Wednesday sent one person by air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial and two others with moderate injuries to Queen of the Valley Medical Center.
April 8th, 2009
Crop drops in value, but not in priceLast spring’s extended frost is the main reason for a 15 percent drop in value of all crops and livestock in Napa County in 2008, according to the county crop report released Tuesday.
March 26th, 2009
Community garden planned for NapaThe dream of a group of local gardeners is about to be grounded in reality at the corner of Jefferson Street and Trower Avenue, as the city of Napa is about to get its first community garden.
March 22nd, 2009
Survey: Napa farmworkers are paid moreA survey of conditions for vineyard workers in the Napa Valley shows they are paid better and earn more benefits than agricultural workers elsewhere in the state, according to a UC Davis professor.
March 21st, 2009
Goats and cows and sheep, oh my!The future of farming looked strong on Friday, when an army of some 1,200 local schoolchildren and 100 adults descended on the Napa Valley Expo.
March 19th, 2009
A steel trap for SteelheadThe shiny metal structure looks like a space capsule tipped on its side in the Napa River, but it is actually a tool to determine how many juvenile Steelhead and Chinook salmon are in the river.
March 7th, 2009
Cows to the rescue?Cattle may be making a comeback on federally-owned land at the edge of Lake Berryessa.
February 18th, 2009
Heavy rain a welcome sightA wet and wild storm poured over Napa Tuesday morning as many locals headed off to work. About one-half inch of rain soaked the valley’s thirsty landscape and reservoirs.
February 17th, 2009
Packing wine, empowering peoplePaul White inspects wine packaging for an hourly wage, but he doesn’t consider it work. And his colleagues are not just employees of a Napa company — they are all part of one happy family, he said.
February 13th, 2009
Usibelli worker Gallegos wins pruning contestWith the speed of a sprinter and the precision of a surgeon, Juan Gallegos won this year’s Napa County’s Pruning Contest.
February 9th, 2009
Big vineyard plans for east side of valleyWith no new land for vineyard development on the floor of the Napa Valley, growers are looking up — specifically to the east side of the valley.
January 27th, 2009
Soaking up the sunThe largest solar installation on a winery in the United States has just come online at Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena. The system produces about 21 percent of the huge Upvalley winery’s energy needs.
January 19th, 2009
Growers need rain, but make use of warm, dry daysAll winegrape growers wish it were raining.
December 20th, 2008
Queen's 'Love from Home' program helps hundreds of troopsNapans gave enough clothing, non-perishable food items and letters of support to create 434 care packages this holiday season for soldiers serving in the Middle East.
December 19th, 2008
Frost fine for vines, rain is even betterThe freezing temperatures and rainy weather has been a nice pre-Christmas present for Napa Valley grape growers.
December 18th, 2008
Truckers say new air-quality rules will hit hardThe California Air Resources Board is cracking down on diesel emissions coming from big-rig trucks and buses, but lower emissions also put pressure on Napa County businesses.
December 13th, 2008
The great farm debateAl and Janice Owens live in a modest 1,100-square-foot bungalow in Carneros. The house sits on 2.18 acres. It is home to about a half dozen mustangs and two other horses owned by a friend, along with two roosters, a hen and seven chicks. In the summer, Janice plants a garden.
December 12th, 2008
Cranking up the volume for toys and the food bankNapa County bands will take the stage Sunday, jamming to benefit the Napa Valley Food Bank and Toys for Tots.
December 8th, 2008
'The Real Housewives' come to NapaWho said being a housewife has to be boring?
November 30th, 2008
Local efforts aim to boost spirits on bases, overseasSun block, ChapStick, Q-tips — even a fresh-cut Christmas tree — could go a long way lifting spirits at Christmas time for American troops serving overseas or awaiting deployment.
November 20th, 2008
Up in arms over farmsNapa County residents voiced their resounding opposition Wednesday to the Napa County Planning Department’s proposal to limit the number of farm animals on parcels of five acres or less.
November 18th, 2008
Small farm law draws controversyA bucolic ranchette with a grazing horse or a llama, a few sheep or maybe a handful of chickens — and an old car or two — is not an unusual site around Napa County.
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