County faces long-term problems if economy worsens
In an era of layoffs and grim financial outlooks for many government entities throughout the state, Napa County’s cash flow remains steady for the 2008/2009 fiscal year.
Napa swimmer Bard tries tonight to make U.S. Olympic team
Presley Bard, a 2006 Napa High School graduate, is one of the eight finalists in tonight's 100 meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb.
Justin-Siena grad Wallace signs with baseball's Cardinals
Former Justin-Siena star Brett Wallace signed today to play baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced earlier today.
Cash grabbed from American Canyon business
A thirsty thief made off with more than just a bottle of water on Tuesday afternoon.
Cops start enforcing cell phone driving law
Dana Smith showed she can multi-task early Tuesday when she maneuvered her Nissan from Trancas Street onto Beard Road while holding her cell phone to her ear.
American Canyon spent $36k on bad fire bonuses
The city of American Canyon doled out a total of $36,500 to firefighters over the past five years in educational bonuses for questionable degrees, the city reported Tuesday.
One Napan makes Olympic team, one just misses out
Napa's Donny Robinson was named last night to the U.S. Olympic Team, while Napa's Presley Bard missed out in her bid to make the team.
$1.84 million bonus for Justin-Siena grad's signing with Cardinals
Former Justin-Siena High School standout Brett Wallace signed yesterday to play baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Alston Park changes OKd
On Tuesday night the Napa City Council voted unanimously to approve changes to Alston Park, the 155-acre slice of open space off Dry Creek Road that has become a battleground regarding the pace allotted to off-leash dogs.
National Guard troops set to relieve fire crews
FRESNO, Calif. — Weary crews battling blazes across northern and central California soon will get some help from the National Guard, the first time the troops have been called to ground-based firefighting duty since 1977.
Homes threatened by Santa Barbara County wildfire
GOLETA, Calif. — A 200-acre wildfire threatened homes in Los Padres National Forest on Wednesday as steep, rugged terrain forced fire crews to rely mainly on aircraft to halt the slow-moving flames.
More Big Sur evacuations after wildfire jumps line
BIG SUR, Calif. — Authorities on Wednesday ordered most of the remaining residents of this scenic coastal community to leave after an out-of-control wildfire jumped a fire line and threatened more homes.
Parolee at large a suspect in recent robberies
The Napa County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s help in finding a parolee at large, who they want to question in connection with several robberies in Napa and American Canyon.