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Hey there, Napa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a simple traffic stop in Napa Valley exposed a fraud scheme
  • Which Napa water polo standouts made this year’s all-league list?
  • How Napa riders can save with the Bay Area’s new tap-and-ride system

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ID Theft Suspect: Silver Mercedes , No Plates, Tinted Windows, Parole (patch.com) — American Canyon police say a traffic stop in Napa Valley uncovered a suspected identity theft operation, with two residents arrested and later booked into Napa County custody. Officers reported finding credit cards, checks, and mail belonging to others in the couple’s home, and noted one suspect is already under Napa County supervision.
   

• Water polo: Vine Valley Athletic League all-league teams (pressdemocrat.com) — Napa High and Vintage water polo players earned multiple spots on the 2025 Vine Valley Athletic League all-league teams, highlighting strong local talent in both boys and girls divisions. Several Napa athletes made first and second teams, with others receiving honorable mention alongside rivals from American Canyon, Justin-Siena, and regional schools.
   

• Bay Area public transit riders can use bank cards to ‘tap-and-ride' (sanjosespotlight.com) — Napa County transit riders are now part of a Bay Area-wide upgrade that lets you tap a regular bank card or updated Clipper Card to ride buses and trains. Over the next 12 weeks, accounts will gain instant reloads, easier family management, and cheaper transfers between agencies, potentially shaving several dollars off multi-system commutes that include Napa connections.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please keep any eye out, I saw his mom putting up fliers!
    He has schizophrenia and can’t go with out his medication!! (Nextdoor Laurel St)
  • During the past week I want to thank first, the person at COSTCO FAIRFIELD that found my husbands, wallet, phone, CC and cash and turned it in.
    THANK YOU And to the gentlemen (with a wonderful accent) that came over to help us at Home Depot, by picking up all the plywood sheets that my… (Nextdoor Mount Veeder)
  • BOLT Staffing Service posted a job opening for Inventory Associate in Napa. Apply here.
  • Superior Court of County of Napa California posted a job opening for Court Interpreter in Napa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Napa here.

🗞 Nearby News

American Canyon

  • Napa school district kicks off new phase of construction funded by $230 million bond (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Prep Hoops Roundup: San Marin girls clinch tourney title shot at buzzer (marinij.com)

Sonoma

  • Shark Attacks Surfer In The Bay Area And 3 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Nearby (patch.com)

Vallejo

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