Concord|News|
Car-To-Car Shooting Reported On Highway 4: CHP
A woman showed up at a hospital with her young niece who was injured in the incident, the California Highway Patrol said.
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- 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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Petaluma, CA|News|
Cop Investigated; Town Crowdfunds; Water Woes: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Dixon, CA|News|
Vacaville Officer's Interaction With Autistic Teen Investigated
WATCH: Video shows the police officer wrestling the boy to the ground and punching him, the teen's father said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
California Officer's Interaction With Autistic Teen Investigated
WATCH: Video shows the police officer wrestling the boy to the ground and punching him, the teen's father said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Resumes Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The same day, UCSF announced it was treating a Bay Area man for rare blood clots less than two weeks after he received the J&J vaccine.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
1 Jailed, 1 Hospitalized In Cloverdale Stabbing: Sheriff's Office
The stabbing happened near the 1st Street Bridge, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Police Arrest Suspect In Rohnert Park Motel Stabbing
The suspect was being held in lieu of $1 million bail.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
At-Risk Missing North Bay Man Located: Napa County Sheriff
Ronald Creighton, 73, is no longer missing, the sheriff's office said in an update.
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Across California, CA|News|
Desert Sunsets; Perfect Wave; Hawks & Hooded Oriole: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California — in photos.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Boy Hit By DUI Suspect; Motorcyclist ID'd; Grant Award: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Benicia, CA|News|
Bay Trail-Vine Trail Project Awarded Grant Funds
A separated bicycle lane will be installed along Enterprise Avenue, parallel to state Highway 37— and 40 new oak trees will be planted.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Cars, Tractor Damaged In BB Gun Shooting: Santa Rosa PD
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the shooting, police said.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day: Drop Off Old Prescriptions In Lamorinda
The Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff is hosting DEA Drug Take-Back events Saturday at six locations, including in Lafayette and Orinda.
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Martinez, CA|News|
DEA Drug Take-Back Day: Drop Off Old Prescriptions In Martinez
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is hosting DEA Drug Take-Back events Saturday at six locations, including in Martinez.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County Student Named National Merit Scholarship Winner
The Analy High School student is among 89 in California named a corporate-sponsored scholarship winner.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Windsor Man Identified In Fatal Cloverdale Motorcycle Crash
The fatal incident happened on Dry Creek Road north of Dutcher Creek Road.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Pickpocketing On Rise; PG&E Arraigned; Volunteer Kudos: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Wallet Thefts On The Rise In Rohnert Park, Nearby Cities: DPS
Pickpockets often work in teams so community members should be aware of their surroundings, Rohnert Park police said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Pickpocketing On The Rise In Petaluma, Police Warn
Reports of pickpocketing in local retail centers prompted a warning from the Petaluma Police Department.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
PG&E Arraigned On 33 Criminal Counts In Kincade Fire, DA Says
PG&E intends to challenge the legal basis of a number but not all of the district attorney’s charges, the company said.
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