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June 26, 2020
Hello,
Please remember, all types of Fireworks are illegal in American Canyon (and Napa County). It is also illegal to purchase "Safe and Sane" fireworks from neighboring cities, and then bring them to American Canyon to set off. This year we are experiencing a significant uptick in unlawful firework activity. This problem is affecting not only our neighborhoods but communities across the region, state, and nation. Our Fire Protection District personnel and our partners at the American Canyon Police Department have increased patrols, but it isn't always easy to locate the source of the fireworks.
While we do our very best to track the source of fireworks, we need your help. It's invaluable to us to have extra eyes out in the community to provide tips about specific areas or people who are setting off the fireworks.
There are two ways you can help:
- To report firework activity in progress, please call (707) 253-4451, give as much detail as you can about the source (address, etc.).
- If you would like to send us an anonymous tip about an address or specific person who is firing off fireworks (but not currently in progress), please help us by submitting a Firework Tip Form here.
Please help us keep everyone in our community safe. If you see something, please say something! If we work together, we can keep everyone in our community safe, prevent wildfires, and help reduce the stress levels experienced by our residents and their pets.
Sincerely,
Glen Weeks
Fire Chief
In the Media...
June 23, 2020 - Two American Canyon 8th-graders honored in national video contest
June 23, 2020 - American Canyon balances budget with furloughs in face of coronavirus
June 20, 2020 - American Canyon student wins international Rube Goldberg contest
June 17, 2020 - PG&E says Napa Valley should see fewer fire safety power shutoff impacts this year
Joint Fire Protection District Board/City Council Meeting on June 30th
A Joint Fire Protection District Board/Special City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will broadcast live on Napa Valley TV Cable Channel 28 and streamed live via the website and YouTube Channel. The full agenda is available here. Members of the public may submit comments on any agenda item before and during the meeting by email. The public may also comment by phone during an agenda item by calling (707) 647-5326. It is preferable to supply your phone number ahead of time to avoid hold times.
COVID-19 Testing available in American Canyon By Appointment
Napa County has established a testing schedule for July 2020 that will include testing in Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena and Calistoga. Testing is by appointment only and appointment slots are open up to (7) days in advance of the testing date. Appointments fill up quickly. If you are trying to schedule a test and appointments are not available, you are encouraged to select a different city for testing OR check back the next day to schedule an appointment. If your testing need is urgent, please contact your primary care provider. The following are the dates scheduled for American Canyon in July:
Monday, July 13th & Tuesday, July 14th (scheduling available on or after July 5th)
Monday, July 27th & Tuesday, July 28th (scheduling available on or after July 21st)
Schedule your appointment online. If you need assistance or need to register a minor for testing, call (707) 253-4540.
Even though our current restrictions keep us from throwing one of our biggest parties of the year, we won't let COVID-19 get us down! We're looking forward to celebrating virtually with you this year.
FOURTH OF JULY HOME DECORATING CONTEST - Registration deadline extended until midnight on Sunday, June 29th. Register your home today to compete for some great prizes!
COLORING CONTEST FOR KIDS - This virtual celebration would not be complete without a Coloring Contest for our kiddos!
SNACKS + GOODIES - Celebrating at home will be so much more fun with these patriotic goodies.
ARTS + CRAFTS - Check out these fun crafts to help you decorate and celebrate!
SONGS + GAMES - Host your own family dance-off or take part in one of these super fun games we're sure will get you laughing.
Barking Dogs
A dog left out to bark all day and night isn't pleasant for the neighborhood or your four-legged family member. Please be courteous to your neighbors and not allow your dog to stay outside and bark all day or night. As a friendly reminder, the City's Municipal Code ensures the peace and comfort of residents by providing penalties to owners of dogs that cause a nuisance to neighbors by habitually barking, howling, or yelping.
Most of the time, dog owners don't realize there is a problem. If you experience frustrations due to a dog that habitually barks, howls, or yelps in your neighborhood, please try first to let your neighbor know of the problem by leaving a note or talking to them (at a distance and with a face covering, of course!). If that doesn't help, contact non-emergency dispatch (707) 253-4451 to report the problem.
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Happy 10th Anniversary to our Wetlands Trails!
This month we are celebrating 10 years since the grand opening of our Napa River Bay Trail! To celebrate, over the next 10 days we, along with our friends at the American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation, are going to flood our social presences with stories, photos, videos, and facts about our beloved trail system. We hope you will join in the fun!
Today, we are getting things started with the history of our Wetlands trails. Join John Woodbury from Napa County Regional Parks and Open Space District, and Randy Davis, former City of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Director, as they take a journey down memory lane.
Opportunity to Provide Input: Community Based Transportation Plan
In 2018 Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) staff began the update of the Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP). The purpose of the CBTP is to identify Communities of Concern, based on census data and criteria, and conduct specific outreach to those communities to identify transportation gaps and needs.
Eight communities were identified in Napa County and NVTA staff conducted over 15 public outreach events to gain knowledge about what transportation improvements are important to residents in those areas. The Draft CBTP was released for public review at the June 17 Board meeting. After review and comment by the public, NVTA will bring the final CBTP back to the Board in July for adoption. Comments on the Plan can be submitted to dschmitz@nvta.ca.gov by Friday, July 3rd.
 It’s quick and easy to make a positive impact on our community! Complete your 2020 Census questionnaire
online or by phone (844) 330-2020.
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