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Thursday, August 21, 2008

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I recently hosted a fundraising event and had plenty of food left over. Is there anyone in Napa who accepts leftover food donations?

July 2008 DUI report

Napavalleyregister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence, and so-called “wet reckless” convictions in Napa County.

Olympic BMX race on hold for rain

Napa's Donny Robinson will have to wait until tomorrow for his chance at Olympic gold. Heavy rain has mucked up the Beijing BMX track and officials have decided to postpone the semifinals and finals one day. The races will take off at 9 a.m. Beijing time, according to Olympic officials.

Paying for the party

Amanda, 16, was on the hot seat at Napa City Hall, with Napa City Councilmembers Juliana Inman and Mark van Gorder and City Manager Mike Parness sitting as her judge and jury.

Glimmer of hope for work on Napa Creek

It’s a long shot, but construction of flood protection on the lower reach of Napa Creek could start next summer.

Dumping in floodplain could result in fines for St. Helena

The city of St. Helena has received a slap on the wrist and could face heavy fines from a regulatory agency for dumping dirt, rocks and asphalt in the Napa River floodplain without the proper permits.

With pensions, county is on solid ground

Pension and retirement benefits won’t cause Napa County to go bankrupt like the city of Vallejo, county officials said this week in response to a critical grand jury report issued earlier this summer.

Animal control call escalates to violence

The fur started flying on Tuesday when a Napa County animal control officer contacted a Napa woman about a cat bite.

Donny Robinson Olympic results (spoilers)

Napa native Donny Robinson will bring home the bronze.

Where do you take visitors in the Napa Valley?

What wineries, what restaurants, what great scenic spots, what special places do you take Napa Valley visitors?

Show your Olympic support for Donny Robinson

Napa's Donny Robinson is favored by Sports Illustrated to be the Olympic Gold Medalist in BMX cycling. The event is Tuesday and Wednesday in Beijing.

Where should the money come from for roads?

County Supervisors decided Tuesday to drop plans for a November ballot initiative for a half-cent sales tax dedicated to Napa County road upgrades, citing the poor economic climate in California and the nation.

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