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Good day Napa! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could Napa's new mile‑long river flood wall look like?
  • How new state funding will reshape Napa County farmworker housing
  • How this weekend's Spare the Air alerts affect outdoor plans in Napa

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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very hot, temps: high: 104, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 104 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Controversial Napa flood wall receives public airing (napavalleyregister.com) — A proposed mile‑long flood wall along the Napa River, from Imola Avenue to the Hatt Building, is drawing strong reactions from Napa residents concerned about views, river access, and neighborhood impacts. Flood control officials say the project is vital to protect hundreds of homes and are seeking community input on wall design, trail access, and possible Riverside Drive greenway features.
   

2. California doubles funding for year-round farmworker housing in Napa County (pressdemocrat.com) — State lawmakers have just doubled annual matching funds for Napa County's year‑round farmworker housing centers to $500,000, helping stabilize affordable lodging for local agricultural workers. The new law, building on earlier support for the Napa County Housing Authority, aims to close funding gaps caused by rising operating costs while sustaining the workforce behind the valley's wine economy.
   

3. Spare the Air alerts over weekend in Napa County, Bay Area (napavalleyregister.com) — Napa residents should prepare for a hot, smoggy weekend, with Spare the Air alerts in effect and highs around 94 degrees Saturday and Sunday, then 92 on Monday. Officials urge people, especially children, seniors, and those with heart or lung conditions, to limit outdoor activity to early mornings when ozone levels are lower.
   

4. The 49-year-old Napa winery facing rare foreclosure lives another day (sfchronicle.com) — A longtime Napa winery, Signorello Estate, narrowly avoided foreclosure Friday when its public auction at the Napa County courthouse was postponed two weeks at the lender's request. The 49-year-old winery, rebuilt after the 2017 Atlas Fire and now burdened by heavy debt and rising interest rates, will keep operating while the owner meets with American AgCredit to discuss its future.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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