Napa County
Economic woes
326
Number of employees laid off between July and November from AP Tech, which produced equipment used in production of computer chips and flat screens. The company subsequently closed Dec. 1, citing international trade disputes and loss of business from Chinese companies.
57.6%
Average U.S. tariff on all Chinese imports, at press time
Unsafe routes to school?
.75
Vehicle crash-risk score, on a scale between 0 and 1, for road segments of Unidos Middle School and St. John’s Lutheran school—the highest in Napa County, according to traffic consultants.
4,908
Traffic collisions recorded in Napa County between 2015 and 2021
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Marin County
Unhappy accidents
180
Days local man sentenced after pleading guilty to two felony violations for insurance fraud.
5
Number of times the man and two accomplices were shown to have staged fake “accidents” in order to file insurance claims for pre-existing damage to his vehicle…