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.

Source: Marin County District Attorney’s Office

Sonoma County

Lost in (parking) space

$1

Increased cost per hour to park in premium areas of downtown Santa Rosa beginning Jan. 1 when new parking-meter rates go into effect. Meters will increase by 50 cents an hour at meters outside core business areas.

$1 million

Annual revenue expected to be raised for Santa Rosa from the new parking meter rates.