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What's up Napa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a surprise enrollment drop could reshape Napa’s public schools
  • Which Napa-area girls teams are climbing in this week’s rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Silent Book Club Napa County and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 54 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 54, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This year, enrollment at Napa schools was lower than projected. Here's why (pressdemocrat.com) — Napa Valley Unified is seeing a sharper-than-expected drop in student enrollment this year, which could squeeze future budgets and force careful staffing and program decisions. Officials cite fewer inter-district transfers from Vallejo, immigration enforcement, and a struggling local wine industry as key factors. While layoffs aren’t expected now, the district is bracing for multimillion-dollar deficits ahead.
   

• Girls basketball rankings: Cardinal Newman stays No. 1; Windsor continues perfect start (pressdemocrat.com) — Napa hoops fans will notice local programs like Justin-Siena, American Canyon, Vintage, and Napa itself woven into this week’s North Bay girls basketball rankings, where Cardinal Newman holds the top spot. The roundup highlights recent tournament results, strength of schedule, and upcoming games that shape how Sonoma and Napa County teams stack up heading into the holiday break.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Donate Bicycles to Vallejo Holiday Toy Drive —Local Resident Read on Patch
  • Merry Christmas Circle Oaks!!
    Wow!! What a crazy, awesome lightning show!! Santa and his sleigh must be getting close!! Cheers to all of the beautifully decorated homes. I’m glad… (Nextdoor Circle Oaks)
  • We found a duck in front of our door.
    It would not leave.We think it may be a pet. If it is yours please message me. (Nextdoor Salvador Creek)
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Napa. Apply here.
  • Auberge Resorts posted a job opening for Houseperson in Napa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Napa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yountville

  • The Welcoming Committees: YIMBY groups say the answer to the housing shortage is more housing (ksro.com)

American Canyon

  • Waymo to begin testing robotaxis in more Bay Area cities (mercurynews.com)
  • Proceedings paused against ‘Zizian' murder suspect following competency claims (washingtonexaminer.com)
  • In Prison, Holding Handwritten Cards Is a Rare Joy. Illinois Is Taking It Away. (truthout.org)

Ok Napa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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