Napa Valley, CA|News|
Oscar Best Picture Nominees To Be Screened In Napa
Century Napa Valley and XD will screen all 2021 Best Picture nominees, as well as some Best Shorts nominees.
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.
Reach her at maggie.avants@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Benicia, CA|News|
Benicia Launches Online Marketplace To Assist Local Businesses
The mobile-friendly website offers clothing and apparel, art classes, take-out and delivery options from local eateries, and more.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Vaccine Pause; Town Calls Meeting; Skatepark Reopens: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Pauses Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Here is a statement from the county's vaccine chief on the "precautionary interruption."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Man Convicted Of Molesting 8-Year-Old Female Family Member
Jurors found Christopher Michael Johnson, 48, guilty of 22 criminal charges. He faces a life sentence.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Chase Opens New Branch In Hercules Shopping Center
"We’re thrilled to open our beautiful branch in vibrant Hercules, as part of the new shopping center right in the heart of town."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Windsor Mayor May Be Forced To Resign Amid Allegations
Amid sexual assault allegations against Mayor Dominic Foppoli, the Windsor Town Council called a special meeting for Wednesday.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Outage Possible In Calistoga As PG&E Tests New Technology
PG&E is conducting a final test of the Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter —REFCL — a new technology designed to mitigate wildfire risks.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
6 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash On U.S. 101 In Rohnert Park: CHP
A Santa Rosa man with a prior DUI conviction remained behind bars Monday in connection with the crash, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Residents 'Narrowly Escape' Fire At Rohnert Park Mobile Home Park
The residents were able to save one of their dogs but, unfortunately, not the other one, authorities said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
SF Man Suspected Of DUI Hits, Kills Woman On I-80, CHP Says
A Solano County woman had stopped to help some crash victims when she was fatally struck by the suspected DUI driver, the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Good Samaritan Hit, Killed On I-80 By Suspected DUI Driver: CHP
The Solano County woman had stopped to help some crash victims when she was fatally struck by a suspected DUI driver, the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Dixon Woman Fatally Struck By Car On I-80 In Dixon: CHP
The Dixon woman was a good Samaritan who stopped to help the victims of a crash when she was hit by a suspected DUI driver, the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Combative Man Tries To Steal Car From Tow Yard In Petaluma: PD
Police say the man rammed a gate with the car but the gate did not fully open, which prevented him from driving away with the car.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Wild Lilac; Great Blue Heron; Cotton Candy Skies: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California — in photos.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Animal Rights Protest; Motorcyclist Injured In Pursuit: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
'Perfect Spring Day': Petaluma Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Concord|News|
Concord Allergy Tracker: Top Pollens, Daily Forecast
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing, Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Martinez.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Pinole, Hercules Allergy Tracker: Top Pollens, Daily Forecast
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Pinole and Hercules.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff