Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Watch: 'Future Of Walnut Creek' Focus Of Leadership Forum
See Walnut Creek City Mangar Dan Buckshi, Mayor Loella Haskew and other local leaders discuss the city's future during a recent forum.
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Maggie Avants, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
An award-winning copy editor and journalist, Maggie Avants' experience in the news business goes back to when she had a paper route in sixth grade. She would go on to earn a degree in journalism as well as the title of "Distinguished Journalist of the Year" for the campus newspaper.
Since 2009, she has served as a local news editor for online and print publications. A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Maggie has been invited back to her alma mater to mentor new journalists.
Reach her at maggie.avants@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Booked Into Napa Jail On Theft Charges
Jason Allen Alexander, 40, was wanted on a Napa County arrest warrant from April 2016.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Photos: 10th Annual Napa PorchFest Brings Good Vibrations
Thousands packed Fuller Park for the one-day festival themed: "Out of Quarantine and Onto the Porch." See our photo gallery from the event!
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa River Ride: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Teacher Mourned; Detective Honored; Cooling Centers: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Memorial Service Held For Santa Rosa PD Detective Lost To COVID
Detective Marylou Armer, a Napa County resident, died March 31, 2020, of COVID-19 complications. Her life was celebrated Thursday.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
High Temps To Hit Napa: Heat Advisory
Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Napa.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
High Temps To Hit Healdsburg: Heat Advisory
Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Healdsburg.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
High Temps To Hit Rohnert Park, Cotati: Heat Advisory
Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Rohnert Park and Cotati.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
High Temps To Hit Petaluma: Heat Advisory
Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Petaluma.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
St. Helena, Calistoga To Open Cooling Centers
Triple-digit temperatures are forecast to hit both cities this weekend.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Man Convicted Of Molesting Stepdaughters: DA
Gabriel Elena Lopez, 36, faces life in California state prison, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Homicide Suspect Critically Injured In Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE: Details of body-camera footage showed that the suspect, a 25-year-old Oakland man, shot once at officers, Pinole police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Earthquakes; Russian River Shuttle; Film Festival A Go: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Hits Car, Leads Cops On Pursuit: Petaluma PD
"Luckily, the occupant of the parked vehicle was uninjured."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
Suisun Man Shot, Killed In Suspected Home Invasion: Fairfield PD
"The homeowner fired two shots at the suspect, who fled the home and collapsed across the street."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
North Bay Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder: Police
"The homeowner fired two shots at the suspect, who fled the home and collapsed across the street."
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Earthquake In Napa County Felt Across Bay Area
The early-morning temblor near Angwin and St. Helena preceded a swarm of quakes Thursday in Northern California and the Central Valley.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
U.S. Citizenship Celebration Held For Graton Team Members
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Tribal Council hosted a citizenship celebration for over 25 Graton Casino Resort team members.
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Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Excessive Heat Warning In East Bay Amid 'Dangerously Hot' Weather
Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Pinole and Hercules.
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