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🌱 Patch AM: Napa Valley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

Also, don't miss See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS on the Napa Patch calendar

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Cheers Napa! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who's on your Napa Valley ballot and what each measure does
  • Meet the caped duo quietly transforming Napa's Vine Trail.
  • Why Napa Valley College's boardroom was standing-room-only this week.

Also on today's calendar: See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Napa Valley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com) — Napa Valley voters are already receiving ballots for the Nov. 3 general election, which features contested city council and mayoral races in Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena and Yountville, plus key school and college board contests. Residents will also decide four local measures, including a Napa County wildfire and open-space sales tax, alongside high-profile statewide offices and numerous statewide propositions that could affect taxes, housing and healthcare funding.
   

2. Napa 'superheroes' Trash Man and Litter Lady fight to keep the Vine Trail clean (napavalleyregister.com) — Two Napa residents who call themselves Trash Man and Litter Lady regularly bike the Vine Trail between Napa and Yountville, spending hours picking up everything from bottles to bags of clothing. They say litter has decreased since they started, and they're urging neighbors to pitch in, properly dispose of dog waste, and report larger trash piles so Napa's popular trail stays clean and welcoming.
   

3. Napa Valley College students pack town hall to discuss sexual violence prevention (pressdemocrat.com) — Napa Valley College students, faculty, and staff packed a town hall Thursday to discuss preventing sexual violence after the school confirmed it is investigating an alleged assault in campus housing. Attendees learned about counseling and safety resources, suggested measures like more security cameras around dorms and walkways, and continued conversations after the meeting, underscoring strong concern about campus safety in Napa.
   

4. Napa County Farm Bureau earns national recognition (yountvillesun.com) — Napa County Farm Bureau's continuing education series has earned national recognition, standing out as the only county Farm Bureau winner on the West Coast. Local growers can still sign up this fall for affordable classes on pesticide use, pest management and regulatory compliance, designed to help Napa producers stay current with California's complex pesticide rules.
   

5. Napa County approves Firetree micro-winery after two hearings (napavalleyregister.com) — Napa County has approved Firetree Family Vineyards' micro-winery on Old Sonoma Road after two short zoning hearings, allowing small-scale production and limited daily visitors. Another proposed micro-winery near Silverado Trail, ONTRAIL Vineyards, is still awaiting a decision after multiple continuances tied to wildlife, noticing, and environmental concerns, highlighting how complex even small wine projects near Napa can be.
   

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    Found dog! On Laurel st and Laurel ln. Sweet girl. I've got her out of the heat with water. (Nextdoor North Westwood)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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