Lamorinda, CA|News|
Back To School: Lamorinda 2023-2024 School Calendars
Parents in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.
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Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
Maggie Fusek Avants is an award-winning copy editor and journalist whose experience in the news business goes back to when she had a paper route in sixth grade. She went 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, Fusek Avants has been invited back to her alma mater to mentor new journalists.
She is now the Patch editor for Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Healdsburg, Napa Valley, Benicia, Pinole, Hercules, Martinez and Concord.
Fun Fact: She shares a birthday with William Shakespeare
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Orinda Earthquake-Proofing Project To Impact Traffic
The public should anticipate lane closures and periodic traffic delays this week and next, the city advised.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Smoke Expected In North Orinda As Prescribed Burn Continues
Some smoke will be visible to residents in Sleepy Hollow and other parts of North Orinda.
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Across California, CA|News|
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To Historic $1.58B: What To Know In CA
Mega Millions, drawn on Tuesday and Friday in California and many other U.S. states, has not been won since April.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa Residents Can Beat The Heat In Regional Parks
Looking for "cool" activities? The East Bay Regional Park District is at your service.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa DA Settles Environmental Suit With Gas Station Owners
The owner/operators of Fast and Easy gas stations in five counties must pay $1.1 million in civil penalties and investigative costs.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Causes 5-Car Crash, Breaks Into Home: Petaluma PD
Two people were injured in the crash on Lakeville Highway at South McDowell Boulevard.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Following Girls, Touching Groin Area: Petaluma PD
The girls were near the Balshaw Pedestrian Bridge when the man first approached them and made sexual comments, police said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Man Accused In Multiple Rapes; More Victims Possible
Police allege the man committed multiple rapes in recent years, and investigators believe more victims could be out there.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costa Sees Increase In West Nile Virus Activity
County residents should take precautions to reduce the risk of mosquito bites, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma PD Congratulates Sgt. Aaron Garihan On His Retirement
Garihan, a Petaluma native, joined the Petaluma Police Department in 1996. He retired Friday after 28 years of service.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
University Street Closures Slated Week Of Aug. 7 In Healdsburg
The Healdsburg Electric Department is scheduled to work on University between Matheson and Tucker streets.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
West Nile Virus Detected In Napa County
A mosquito specimen sample collected July 19 tested positive for WNV, prompting the county to advise residents to take preventive measures.
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Across California, CA|News|
Rainbow Of A Lifetime | Rivertown Revival | Night Heron: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Coast Guard Appreciation Night Tuesday At Chick-fil-A Rohnert Park
Community members are encouraged to attend the family-fun event. Coast Guard members will receive a free chicken sandwich.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Contra Costa Judge Sentences Benicia Man For Child Exploitation Crimes
William Gogas, 34, was convicted of crimes including arranging to meet a minor for sex in Martinez.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Police Work To Identify Human Remains Found In North Bay Creek
The skeletal remains appeared to have been at the location for "quite some time," police said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County DA Newsline, August 2023
Hear from Napa County DA Allison Haley and members of her staff in volume 2 of the DA Newsline newsletter.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Longtime Napa County Employee To Lead Planning, Building Department
Brian Bordona's journey within the Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department began in 1999. Now he will lead as director.
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Concord|News|
Lottery Ticket Worth $32K Sold In East Bay
It was one of two winning California SuperLotto Plus tickets sold statewide.
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