At commencement time, new graduates don their decorated caps and gowns, waving diplomas as they smile for photos. But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their ...

Long-time Napa resident Adelle Iverson-Payne and her daughter, Karen Wendel, can recall the days of making hundreds of candy leis. These leis were once the popular staples of Community Projects Inc.’s ...