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Happy Holidays! Napa Lights Its Tree
More than 1,000 turn out for Tree Lighting Ceremony and festivities.

I grew up in Philadelphia, but I moved to the West Coast in 1989 and have been here ever since. I started out in Portland, Oregon, later migrating to Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area. I lived in the North Bay for about 10 years, where I was a reporter for the Marin Independent Journal.
I left Marin in 2006 and spent time at newspapers in Oregon and Washington state before returning to the North Bay, this time in Sonoma County at Healdsburg Patch. In March 2013, I transferred to the editor post at Napa Valley Patch.
I am passionate about sharing my journalism skills and experience to enhance the lives of people in Napa Valley.
More than 1,000 turn out for Tree Lighting Ceremony and festivities.

Expo board votes to remain open to new investor proposals.
Alleged crimes started when the girl was younger than 10 years old.
Light the first candle on the menorah at sundown and continue adding candles for 8 days.
Hot deals include a 32-inch LED TV for $98; Xbox 350 and Playstation 3 games for $34.
Cult drag classic "Christmas With the Crawfords," and "Well Strung" guy band double-billed both nights, Dec. 6 and 7. (Half-price tickets online until Dec. 2)
Callers posing as PG&E employees demand payment on late bills.
Napa Police take three Sacramento men into custody.
Most Napa Valley school are out this week for Thanksgiving break.
Napa's official Tree Lighting Ceremony, which includes entertainment and refreshments, is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Accident happened late last week on Highway 12 at Kirkland Ranch Road.
Messina says he is looking forward to spending more time with his family.
Recognition Wall unveiled and blessed with names of loved ones at Napa Valley Hospice.
In a plea deal, Marquis Douglas, 23, of Vallejo, is sentenced to 5 years probation for his role in 2007 incident that killed Anthony Gee, 16, of Fairfield.
Napa Christmas Parade is 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at First and School streets, Napa.
Bike tour & rental business to occupy former medical offices at 6500 Washington St., Yountville.
Wood burning ban in effect for 24 hours.
5 fire stations offer toy drop-off points throughout Napa Valley.
Annual fair continues this weekend at Napa Valley Expo.
Napa CHP is running toy drives at Walmart and other area stores during December.