Napa Valley, CA|News|
Detour To Begin For Soscol Junction Interchange Project
A detour for state Highway 221 will be in effect as traffic will no longer be able to access Soscol Ferry Road, Caltrans advised.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
SMART Secures Another $34M Toward Northern Extensions
To date, SMART has secured $118 million for the completion of northern extensions to Windsor and Healdsburg.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Charges Filed In Walnut Creek Burglary
A 35-year-old Pittsburg man faces burglary and gun charges in connection with a residential burglary last week, Walnut Creek PD announced.
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Martinez, CA|News|
CHP Reports Fatal 3-Car Crash On Highway 4 In Martinez
Westbound lanes of the highway were closed early Wednesday morning as the California Highway Patrol responded to the collision.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
$2,500 COVID Relief Grants For Microbusinesses, Nonprofits: Round 2 Opens
Applications are now being accepted for the $2,500 grants. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Microbusiness, Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief $2,500 Grants: Round 2 Opens
Applications are now being accepted for the $2,500 grants. Here's what to know.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Microbusiness, Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief $2,500 Grants: Round 2 Opens
Applications are now being accepted for the $2,500 grants. Here's what to know.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Microbusiness, Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Grants: Round 2 Opens
Applications are now being accepted for the $2,500 grants.
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Martinez, CA|News|
East Bay Trail Project Recommended For Grant Funds By CA State Parks
California State Parks announced $4.68 million in grant recommendations for local trail projects, including one in the East Bay.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Area Trail Project Recommended For Grant Funds By CA State Parks
California State Parks announced $4.68 million in grant recommendations for local recreational trail projects, including one in Napa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Purchases 10 All-Electric Buses For $1.02M Each
"With this investment, Sonoma County jumps to the head of the class when it comes to achieving California’s zero-emissions targets."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Authorities Respond To Fire At Martinez Refinery
"At this time no immediate threat to public health has been detected," Contra Costa Health said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Photo: Napa Police Seek To ID Suspect In Rash Of Business Break-Ins
The suspect is breaking the glass doors of businesses to gain entry, police said.
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Martinez, CA|News|
'He Has Overcome So Much': Martinez Star Student
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in California with contributions big and small.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
New Exhibit: 'Orinda: Photographs by Jeff Heyman' At Orinda Books
An opening reception is planned for Saturday and the exhibit runs through the end of February.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
PG&E To Co-Host Town Hall For Browns Valley, Mt. Veeder Customers
PG&E, Napa County Supervisor Ryan Gregory, and Napa Vice Mayor Beth Painter are holding the in-person event on wildfire safety improvements.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Arrest Made In 1994 Concord Killing Of Transgender Woman
Recent developments in the Terrie Ladwig cold case led to the identification of a truck driver now living in Utah, Concord police said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Police Make Burglary Arrest
The victim told police she came home and found a burglar in her house.
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Concord|News|
City Of Concord: Council Votes To Reject Term Sheet
The action was taken on a 3-2 vote. See a recording of the meeting.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Traffic Advisory: Black Ice Closes Acalanes Road In Lamorinda
Water from a main break froze on the roadway, police said.
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