Law enforcement agencies honored

The Signal - Thu Nov 05

Law enforcement agencies across the state, including California Highway Patrol offices, garnered honors for excellence in community traffic safety programs in the 2008 California Law Enforcement Challenge .

Traffic-safety programs earn honors for police agencies

Sacramento Bee - Thu Nov 05

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state have been honored for excellence in community traffic safety.

American Canyon approves public trail to waterfront

Vallejo Times-Herald - Thu Nov 05

After years of work, this city will finally meet its waterfront with the unanimous approval of an agreement for a public access trail around a former landfill.

Marin, North Bay pay more for transportation/housing costs

Marin Independent Journal - Wed Nov 04

Marin and other North Bay residents pay a lot for housing and transportation, more so than other regions in the Bay Area, according to a report Wednesday by the Urban Land Institute's Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing.

Out of the 'Chicken Soup,' into wine for author-couple

Living Here - Sacramento Living - Sacramento Food and Wine, Home, Health | Sacramento Bee - Wed Nov 04

Soup can soothe the soul, they say, but wine is fine as well. Dahlynn and Ken McKowen of Orangevale have spent a good chunk of their literary lives writing inspirational vignettes for the 100 million-selling "Chicken Soup" book series, contributing to such titles as "Chicken Soup for the Fisherman's Soul: Fish Tales to Hook Your Spirit and Snag ...

Vineyard pest found in 22 Napa Valley properties

Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Wed Nov 04

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. Agricultural officials opened a second front Wednesday in the fight against two invasive moth species, one known for the controversy surrounding it, the other a newcomer that already is creating anxiety for its presence in a score of Napa ...

American Canyon moving closer on open space project

Vallejo Times-Herald - Mon Nov 02

The city's loop trail, open space and recreation projects could come closer to fruition at Tuesday's City Council meeting, while needed water projectsalso will be considered.

Accident on Broadway claims the life of a lone motorist

Sonoma Valley Sun - Sat Oct 31

A grisly car accident claimed the life of a male motorist in the 20,000 block of Broadway in the mid-morning hours of October 31.

Napa growers detect new grape pest

The Modesto Bee - Sat Oct 31

A new grape pest has been discovered in Napa County, and valley grape growers are hoping it doesn't hitch a ride south.

Rural Cities Should Register Now for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Workshops

League of California Cities - Fri Oct 30

On Nov. 3 in Napa, the Regional Council of Rural Counties will be hosting the second of two workshops for rural counties and any cities within those counties on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants .