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Hello Napa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Napa police tracked down suspects in a $1,000 Lego theft.
  • What American Canyon's big Sites Reservoir bet means for Napa's water
  • Planning to enjoy Napa's crush season? Here's when and how to go

Also on today's calendar: Napa Valley 1839 FC Home Game Season Opener and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clearing and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 89, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $1K Napa Lego Heist Thwarted, 3 Arrested (patch.com) — Napa police and Napa County sheriff's deputies recently stopped an alleged attempt to steal more than $1,000 in Lego sets from the local Target, arresting three people after a brief chase on foot and by car. The quick response meant the toys were recovered and returned to the store, underscoring active enforcement around retail theft in Napa.
   

2. AmCan sees water security in investment in Sites Reservoir (napavalleyregister.com) — American Canyon is weighing a $134 million buy-in to the Sites Reservoir project, which would use existing aqueducts to move stored water into Napa and Solano counties. For Napa-area residents, this could shape long-term regional water security, future development, and even how much water is available if cities restrict thirsty projects like AI data centers.
   

3. The Best Autumn Festivals to Add to Your Calendar This Year (matadornetwork.com) — If you live in Napa, fall's "crush" season is your backyard's main event, with grapes coming in from August through October and wineries ramping up tastings, barrel events, and winemaker dinners. This travel guide spotlights Napa and Carneros alongside Virginia, Portland, Oaxaca, and Switzerland as top autumn festival destinations, urging visitors to book local tastings and hotels early.
   

4. Today's famous birthdays list for August 19, 2026 includes celebrities John Stamos, Lee Ann Womack (cleveland.com) — John Stamos, recently spotted performing at BottleRock Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Expo, turns 63 today, alongside fellow birthday celebrants like Lee Ann Womack and Kyra Sedgwick. The piece runs through a long list of actors, musicians, and historical figures born on August 19, with quick trivia for pop-culture fans.
   

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