As the weather heats up, Napa County officials urge recreational water users to avoid close contact with bodies of water containing blue-green algae.
"While there are currently no reports of algal blooms, we want to make sure people are keeping an eye out to protect their loved ones," Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio said.
Beware blue-green algae, Napa County officials warnSeveral local houses of worship will participate in praying for America on the National Day of Prayer, on Thursday.
Created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation, organizers said.
National Day of Prayer is ThursdayStarting Tuesday, all Dunkin' Donuts California locations, including American Canyon's, will use a new, double-walled paper cup for hot beverages, company officials announced.
The firm has eliminated all foam/polystyrene cups at its restaurants statewide, opting instead for the new type, that area designed to be used without a sleeve, they said.
American Canyon, other Dunkin' Donuts sites switch to 'greener' hot drink cupsRep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) lauded this week's passage of a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for six years. That includes his amendment to ensure FEMA mitigation funding can be used to help rebuild and recover from last year's wildfires, and parts of his legislation to strengthen passenger protections, his office staff announced.
Mike Thompson pleased with disaster relief, passenger protections, in FAA ReauthorizationAMERICAN CANYON >> Besides updates on Public Works and Landscape Maintenance, the main items expected at Tuesday's City Council meeting are the public recognition of some city residents' and employees' accomplishments.
One example is American Canyon Orthodontics Jeffrey Nichelini, who recently received the California Parks and Recreation Society's "Champion of the Community Award of Excellence.
Some of American Canyon's best to recognized at Tuesday's meetingTo Life!
Or, more precisely, to the celebration of Jewish diversity in Vallejo/Solano County, with Congregation B'nai Israel's 21st Annual L'Chaim To Life Dinner & Auction, which is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday May 6, organizers said.
The event serves two main purposes, according to longtime Congregation member Fern Bernstein.
Solano County's oldest synagogue hosts its 21st annual dinner and auctionAMERICAN CANYON >> There is strength in numbers, so as many eligible people as possible should register for the right to vote, and then, exercise that right. That was the basic message at a special assembly at American Canyon High School on Thursday that included a talk by California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.
Secretary of State Padilla talks up voting and new options at American Canyon High