Napa Valley, CA|News|
Attempted Kidnapping; New Doughnut Shop; Wildfire Prep: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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.
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Benicia, CA|News|
Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled In Benicia, Vallejo: Caltrans
The closures along the I-80/I-780/I-680 corridor are for guardrail repairs.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
$250K In STEM Scholarships Available From PG&E Foundation
The deadline to apply is June 1 and awards will be announced in August.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Scammers Impersonate Utility Workers To Steal Money, Tax Refunds
"We urge customers to be extra vigilant during this time as criminals will use the tax filing deadline to create fear..."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Johnny Doughnuts Opens First Sonoma County Store In Santa Rosa
It marks the fourth Johnny Doughnuts in the Bay Area for the San Rafael-based purveyor of classic, vegan and wheat-free doughy goodness.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Davis, CA|News|
Scenes From East Davis: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Adorable Ducklings | Baby Egret | The Flower Fields: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California — in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Healdsburg Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Gerber Baby Search Is On & Rohnert Park, Cotati Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Petaluma Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Napa Valley Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Benicia Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; Pinole, Hercule Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Martinez Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
The Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Concord Parents Can Apply
The 2021 Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as "chief growing officer"—no corporate experience needed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Hospital Safety Grades: Spring 2021
Two Sonoma County hospitals received an "A" grade and three received a "C" grade from the nonprofit health care watchdog group, Leapfrog.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Hospital Safety Grades: Spring 2021
Leapfrog, a nonprofit watchdog, grades hospitals on how well they protect patients from preventable errors, injuries and infections.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Fire Danger: Pinole, Hercules Under Red Flag Warning
Here's why weather officials have called the first red flag warning of the year. View a map of the affected areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Fire Danger: Martinez Under Red Flag Warning
Here's why weather officials have called the first red flag warning of the year. View a map of the affected areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Fire Danger: Concord Under Red Flag Warning
Here's why weather officials have called the first red flag warning of the year. View a map of the affected areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff