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.
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"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
"These will be some of our hottest temperatures of the year thus far."
Bothe-Napa Valley is among 134 California state parks honoring free admission for veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel.
People in California lost more money to scammers in 2020 than the previous year, a recent analysis found.
A total of 134 California state park units will be honoring free admission this year for veterans and active and reserve military.
High temperatures will soar into the upper 90s to near 108 in some areas, the National Weather Service said.
Ron Richardson, who was born in Healdsburg and grew up in Cloverdale, is among five new regional vice presidents appointed by PG&E.
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
