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PHOTOS: Hispanic Heritage Day in Napa a Crowd-Pleaser

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 30 local leaders endorse Diane Dillon for re-election in face of challenge by Yountville's Vice Mayor Lewis Chilton.
Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 21.
Greenwood Business Park on 19 acres along Airport Boulevard will break ground later this year or early 2014.
Vallejo couple are devastated by loss of prized instruments.
Special ride starts 9:30 a.m. in south Napa and travels the Carneros area to Sonoma Plaza.
Soirée Au Moulin Rouge took place Saturday at Raymond Vineyards in St. Helena.
LaTourelle passed away on Sept. 10 at age 63.
Chilton to challenge incumbent 3rd District Supervisor Diane Dillon in 2014 race.
This week's warm weather offers ideal ripening conditions.
Agents and investigators from the California Department of Justice, Napa City and Napa County checked on people prohibited from possessing firearms.
Congressman said he supports a diplomatic solution.
Ransome Rombauer comes in 1st in 14 and under horsemanship class.
Free flu vaccine from Napa County Public Health starting this weekend.
Firefighters from Napa City, County, Cal Fire all heading for blaze that started Sunday night.