American Canyon News

Unemployment in Solano and Napa counties continued falling in April, and Vallejo and American Canyon continued having the highest jobless numbers in their respective counties, the latest state figures show.

Erica Zetina, 6, of Vallejo, remains very still while Daniel Liu, left, and Jacob Hinkle of Solano County's 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology program pull a bubble hoop over her head, encasing her in a large soap bubble at Loma Vista Farm's Spring Festival on Saturday.

Father Jess Soriano, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Vallejo, passes through and blesses the sanctuary, currently being used by Calvary Chapel Vallejo, in the newly dedicated Filipino Community Center during grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Agencies in Vallejo and American Canyon are among five Bay Area locations to benefit from a $450,000 Wells Fargo grant to the United Way of the Bay Area.

A recent Thursday: Spencer Marshall methodically zipped a white bee suit from his waist to his chin, then pulled a meshed hood over his head to protect himself from venomous harm.

A 48-year-old man who beat his wife with a hammer in South City will spend at least 36 years in prison before he is eligible for parole, officials said.

The inaugural BottleRock Music Festival finally turned on the faucet Wednesday with a minimal schedule.

We've all heard of the Miss Napa and Miss Solano, but have you ever wondered how come men don't have a contest of their own? After years of fielding inquiries about a male pageant, The Miss Napa County and Miss Solano Scholarship Organizatations are now raising funds for Mr.

There were four offers extended by Colorado on Tuesday, one of those went to American Canyon California's running back Jomon Dotson.

For regular Highway 29 commuters, and some tourists, gridlock is par for the course as they pass through American Canyon.

SparkPoint West Contra Costa County and SparkPoint Oakland are among five Bay Area locations sharing a $450,000 grant by Wells Fargo as part of an effort to provide financial counseling for low-and moderate-income households, Wells Fargo announced Tuesday.

Founded five years ago with a start up grant from the Gasser Foundation and support from other partners, Sustainable Napa County helps local nonprofits conserve energy and water.

American Canyon police are looking for a 79-year-old woman who was reported missing at 12:30 p.m. today.

Officials here will likely name the city's first economic development specialist within weeks and are finishing a series of surveys to give that person a starting point.

The only unionized workers at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the rides mechanics, were locked out of their jobs after their shift ended Thursday, so they spent Friday picketing in front of the park, union and management spokespeople said.

The big names draw the big crowds, sure. But hey, even the Black Keys and Kings of Leon started small.

The Napa Valley Vintners and the Napa Valley Grapegrowers invite Napa Valley residents to be part of the 13th annual "Afternoon in the Vineyards" on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 2:30 p.m. "Afternoon in the Vineyards" gives Napa Valley neighbors the chance to spend some time with those who tend the vines and make the wines.

County officials want to know what it's like to be Asian / Pacific Islander around here, so the American Canyon Family Resource Center is calling for locals who fit the bill to tell their stories.

Napa Special Investigations Bureau agents have arrested two residents on suspicion of running an extensive marijuana growing operation on Condor Court.

The suspects in a string of purse snatchings including a theft at a fundraiser at the Hanna Boys Center are behind bars.