American Canyon News

Unemployment rates in Solano and Napa counties continued rising in October, with jobless figures in some cities here surpassing 14 percent, according to state figures.

Visitors to Napa Valley, even those on their first trip, have a hard time missing the Grgich Hills winery, which sits prominently on the west side of Highway 29, its flower beds almost pushed right up against the edge of the blacktop.

Third-generation Chinese American Canyon Sam went to China to find her roots in 1986.

Local residents seeking U.S. citizenship can get help navigating the sometimes daunting process at Sunday's 4th Annual American Canyon Family Resource Center Citizenship Fair.

CHP Officer M. Williford said Mohammed Hak was driving a 2008 Ford pickup at about 80 mph east on Lake Herman Road around 7:40 a.m. Hak lost control of the truck, which skidded across the westbound lane and struck a large eucalyptus tree, Williford said.

A 35-year-old American Canyon man was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after he lost control of the 2008 Ford pickup he was driving on Lake Herman Road and struck a large eucalyptus tree.

Finding creative ways for alternative transportation, Vacaville is moving forward on plans for an intermodal station while it also considers a unique taxi service for seniors.

American Canyon is "where your Napa Valley experience begins," but its signs and letterhead still say it's "The Gateway to the Napa Valley." Despite City Council members' unanimous agreement earlier this year to change the city's tag, line, those charged with making that happen have run into some minor glitches, officials said.

This city's foray into local cable access TV is starting small but could easily be the start of something big, city officials said this week.

Testing of three new 18-inch main water pipelines that began Monday, may continue today, but it has hit an unknown snag, officials said.

Chinese-American Canyon Sam reports the overlooked stories of women in Tibet struggling to live under China's long, cruel occupation.

Residents and employees are being asked to help city officials find the best ways to shore up a looming structural budget deficit, City Manager Rich Ramirez said Friday.

The image of Doc Brown in "Back to the Future" throwing everything but the kitchen sink in the DeLorean's "Mr. Fusion" gas tank alternative may not be as far-fetched as it might seem.

Vallejo Garbage Service, Inc. is now Recology Vallejo and Recology American Canyon.

The city's loop trail, open space and recreation projects could come closer to fruition at Tuesday's City Council meeting, while needed water projectsalso will be considered.

On Nov. 7, volunteer Jim Walsh will guide visitors through the Solano Land Trust's King and Swett Ranch open space.

From our colleagues at the City Room blog: Should there be a .gay Internet suffix? Two for-profit groups are pushing for one.

The City Council will consider officially backing a call for increased U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan at a special meeting called for 5:30 p.m. today.

People volunteering with children through organizations using city facilities now will have to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and complete a child abuse prevention course.

A lone gunman robbed Broadway Market in American Canyon this morning, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.