Authorities have identified the people involved in a deadly crash in Napa County. They say all six were farm workers from Stockton, headed to work at a winery when the minivan they were in crashed in the community of Poe Valley on Sunday. The driver, identified as Norberto Celerino, also of Stockton, is still in the hospital, charged with six counts each of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He is facing additional charges as well. Police say Celerino has three DUI convictions — in 2010, 2020, and 2024. He also pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges earlier this month and was sentenced to a work release program to finish his sentence for an earlier probation violation related to the most recent DUI case.
The investigation into the death of a student at a boarding school in Healdsburg continues. Officials say the student at the Rio Lindo Adventist Academy died late last month during a school event. School officials aren’t commenting but say they’re cooperating with authorities. The Sonoma County sheriff’s office says initial reports suggest the death on August 30th may have been due to a medical emergency.
It’s almost time for a fall tradition in Mendocino County. The 101st annual County Fair and Apple Show starts on Friday and runs through the weekend. It takes place at the Fairgrounds in Booneville, and the gates are open from 9 am to midnight daily. Opening day will feature reduced admission for seniors 65 and up and FREE admission for kids under 12. Among the highlights–the CCPRA Rodeo on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, daily apple and wine tasting, and of course the usual assortment of fun and games, a carnival, and of course FOOD. The website menocountyfair.com has all the information you need.
California’s community colleges are teaming up with Google to provide free access to training, certification in Google products, and access to some cutting-edge AI tools. Community College officials say the partnership will give students at the system’s 116 schools a leg up on jobs of the future. They call it a significant step forward for the colleges and their students.
