According to the U.S. Department of Energy, to fill up one’s car with regular gas costs about $2.86 per gallon. That number has been higher in the past, but it is still pretty expensive especially for people who commute. What can be done to ease the frustration of paying too much for gas? Well, maybe […]
Supes seek quake help
■ After Sunday temblor, Solano County declares state of emergency; First Street Benicia building ‘sinking’ Solano County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to declare the county in a state of emergency after Sunday’s magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Napa. County Administrator Birgitta E. Corsello initially proclaimed a local emergency after the earthquake, but because of […]
Wolk to state agency: Pay back counties
California Department of Fish and Wildlife owes more than $17 million to 36 counties, and legislation written by state Sen. Lois Wolk would have the state pay those debts. Senate Bill 1410 has earned a 9-0 endorsement from the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water.
Voters urged to update registration
Voters who have moved need to update their voter registration if they expect to vote in the June 3 primary elections, Assistant Registrar of Voters John Gardner said. The last day to register or correct a current registration is May 19, he said.
Court seeks Grand Jury members
The presiding judge of the Superior Court of Solano County is looking for volunteers to serve on the court’s Grand Jury. E. Bradley Nelson said the openings are for the 2014-15 Civil Grand Jury, though those chosen have the potential to serve a subsequent term.
Rain helps, but how much?
Snowpack jump not expected to alter state plan to withhold water allocations California’s last snowpack measurement of the winter season took place Tuesday, and shows an increase in the state’s frozen water source. But don’t look for the state to release supplies to State Water Project (SWP) contractors, said David Okita, general manager of the […]