🌱 Patch AM: How did Benicia’s defense flip a 14-3 deficit into victory?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Benicia's defense flip a 14-3 deficit into victory?
• How could this Bay-Delta plan hit Benicia's water future?

Also on today's calendar: Rodeo Car Show Pancake Breakfast and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prep football: Benicia defense shines in win over American Canyon (fresnobee.com) — Benicia High School's football team thrilled local fans by rallying from an early 14-3 deficit to edge American Canyon 24-21, thanks to a dominant defensive stretch. A late fumble return touchdown and big runs from quarterbacks Elijah Nelson and Preston Wright helped the Panthers avenge last year's loss and showcase a tougher, more disciplined defense.
   

• Solano coalition warns of water supply threat (thereporter.com) — Benicia is part of a broad Solano County coalition urging Gov. Newsom's administration to adjust a proposed Bay-Delta water plan they say could sharply cut local water deliveries. City and business leaders warn that reduced Lake Berryessa supplies could threaten housing, jobs, agriculture, and Travis Air Force Base, and they're pushing the state to instead rely on the existing Putah Creek Accord framework.
   

📸 Around Benicia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• Trivia Night at Mare Island First Street Taphouse →
  Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, 440 First Street, Benicia

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Rodeo Car Show Pancake Breakfast →
  Lefty Gomez Recreation Center, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo
  7:30 am
• Rodeo Chili & Salsa Cook Off and Car Show →
  Lefty Gomez Field, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo, CA, 94572
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Beginning Abstract Acrylics with Ebbie Navas →
  The Little Art Shop – Gallery and Studio, 129 First St E, Benicia
  1:00 pm
• Trivia Night at First Street Taphouse →
  Mare Island Brewing Co. First Street Taphouse, 440 First Street, Benicia
  6:30 pm
• Perform with the Golden Gate Symphony! →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1400 E 2nd St, Benicia
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Girls Volleyball Game @ Benicia
  Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Carquinez Village and Benicia Public Library Present: Emergency Preparedness →
  Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
  10:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace →
  The Benicia Green, Benicia
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• I Need A Mic: Open Mic Poetry →
  The City Arts Gallery, 420 Virginia St, Vallejo
  12:00 pm
• Benicia-Vallejo AAUW hosts Fall Membership Event →
  Jack London Park, Hastings Dr, Benicia
  12:30 pm
• Local Author Talk: Jeremy Cantor →
  Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey there everyone who posts stuff to sell or give for free.
  Do you have to give your card information to verify your identity to next door now in order for your posts to be viewable? (Nextdoor Southampton)
• Mexican strongman Raúl "Tayzon" Flores broke the official deadlift world record on September 5, 2026, by pulling 511 kg (1,126.
  6 lbs) at the World Deadlift Championships in Birmingham, England, fulfilling a heartfelt promise he made to his late dog, Tayzon. The Promise:… (Nextdoor Bridgeview)

• Jamba - One Whirld, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Benicia. Apply here.
• Mastec, Inc. posted a job opening for Tower Foreman in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

• David Ducay lands a spot in Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame (timesheraldonline.com)
• Hundreds 'take the steps' to recovery at Vallejo Dignity Day (timesheraldonline.com)
• Kite Festival takes to the skies of Vallejo (timesheraldonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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