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🌱 Why a major lawsuit could reshape American Canyon’s future growth map
American Canyon, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning American Canyon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a major lawsuit could reshape American Canyon’s future growth map
- How an American Canyon hoopster became a record-breaking state track star
Also on today's calendar: Music at the Chapel: A Jazzy Afternoon with Good Karma and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Clouds and sun; breezy, nice, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why Watson Ranch developer is suing to halt American Canyon's expansion (pressdemocrat.com) — American Canyon’s biggest housing developer is suing to stop a 281‑acre annexation just north of town, arguing it violates a voter-approved growth limit and lacks proper environmental review. The case could affect long-planned road extensions like Newell Drive and South Kelley Road, as well as a competing Measure M proposal that would give Watson Ranch more direct access to Highway 29. 
• Times-Herald Male Athlete of the Year candidate: Woodson soars to unprecedented heights (timesheraldonline.com) — American Canyon High School jumper Jay Woodson has turned a late switch from basketball into a record-setting track career, capped by a second-place high jump finish at the CIF state meet. With strong coaching and relentless work at the high jump pit, he’s broken school and regional records and is now headed to UC Berkeley to continue competing.
📸 Around American Canyon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Music at the Chapel: A Jazzy Afternoon with Good Karma →
St Peter's Chapel, 1181 Walnut Ave, Vallejo
3:00 pm -
Mare Island's July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration →
860 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo
5:30 pm
Sunday June 28
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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Amateur Radio Field Day: Radio, Emergency Communications & Fox Hunt →
Silver Oak Park, 485, American Canyon
9:00 am -
Soccer Watch Party at the Ruins →
The Ruins, 100 Ruins Court, American Canyon
1:00 pm -
Sean Carscadden Trio @ Tonewood & Courage →
Tonewood & Courage, 1300 1st St #212, Napa
7:30 pm -
Chris Tucker →
Napa Music Hall, 1030 Main St, Napa
8:00 pm -
Monica Da Silva →
The Fink, 530 Main St, Napa
5:00 pm -
Minecraft Movie and a Craft →
American Canyon Library, 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon
2:00 pm -
American Canyon Book Club →
American Canyon Library, 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon
6:30 pm -
Star-Spangled Nights 2026: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo →
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo
11:00 am -
Vallejo July 4th Parade 2026: Vallejo →
Tennessee Street & El Dorado Street, Vallejo
10:00 am -
4th of July Celebration: American Canyon →
Independence Park, 20 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA, 94503
3:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
Wednesday July 1
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone .
Calling all dinosaur lovers ,kids and adults. July 5th at 10am we are having a FREE event in american canyon.A great group will be coming in and… (Nextdoor Rancho Del Mar)
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in American Canyon. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Assistant Bakery Manager in Vallejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near American Canyon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vallejo
- Vallejo Superintendent Aurelio to receive salary bump, contract extension (timesheraldonline.com)
- Union sues Vallejo school district over alleged open meeting violation (vallejosun.com)
- Vallejo releases investigation into police badge bending five years after its completion (vallejosun.com)
Napa
- Word of Mouth: A new future for the Napa Valley Opera House (napavalleyregister.com)
Sonoma
- NASCAR Drivers Tackle Sonoma Raceway's Twisting Road Course Wine Country Style (patch.com)
Ok American Canyon! 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: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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