From the Napa Valley Register, "Local students got an up-close lesson in local government last week, thanks to a program to give kids a first-hand look at what makes Napa tick.

Two third-grade classes from Northwood Elementary School took part Wednesday in the so-called 'Kids Council' event. The undertaking included a jam-packed mock city council agenda, with students taking on roles as Napa's mayor, council members and concerned citizens while arguing the issues of the day in council chambers." Read more >>