Healdsburg, CA|News|
Woman's Body Found In Car Submerged In Floodwaters In Sonoma County
The discovery Wednesday morning was the culmination of a two-day search.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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- Concord, CA
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She is now the Patch editor for Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Healdsburg, Napa Valley, Benicia, Pinole, Hercules, Martinez and Concord.
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Concord|News|
Concord City Council Continues Meeting On Base Reuse Term Sheet
Below are the PowerPoint presentations from the Jan. 7 meeting including a link to watch the presentation video.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Volunteers Sought For Contra Costa Point-In-Time Count
Contra Costa Health Services is seeking volunteers to help identify people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on Jan. 25.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa: Open Letter To Employees And Community From Napa's City Manager Steve Potter
"As we reflect on the accomplishments of 2022, I am proud of the progress we have made together as a community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Culture Cannabis Club Of Concord: Public Hearing Notice
The Planning Commission will conduct a Special Meeting/Public Hearing on Jan. 19 to consider the following application.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Traffic Alert: Lafayette To Close St. Mary's Road For Emergency Repair
Emergency roadwork needs to be performed to fix an embankment damaged by a mudslide.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Mary's Pizza Shack Closes Novato, 2 Other North Bay Area Locations
Mary's thanked its "wonderful crew members and guests who have loyally supported us in these communities for many years."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Mary's Pizza Shack Closes Napa, 2 Other North Bay Area Locations
Mary's thanked its "wonderful crew members and guests who have loyally supported us in these communities for many years."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Evacuation Warning Lifted For Russian River Area
The warning was in place for nearly a week because of the possibility of the river flooding.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
2 Healdsburg-Area Schools Recognized As CA Distinguished Schools
These schools in the Healdsburg area were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
3 Petaluma-Area Schools Recognized As CA Distinguished Schools
These schools in the Petaluma area were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
5 Walnut Creek Schools Recognized As CA Distinguished Schools For 2023
These schools in Walnut Creek were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
10 Lamorinda Schools Recognized As CA Distinguished Schools For 2023
These 10 schools in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road Reopens In Walnut Creek
The closure was because of downed power lines and trees, Walnut Creek police said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Holds Girlfriend Hostage, Threatens To Burn Down House: ACPD
American Canyon resident Aldwin Bulaun, 39, remained in custody Monday with his bail set at $50,000.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Flooding, Mudslides Close Roads Across Contra Costa County
A flood watch continues for the East Bay and the rest of the Bay Area.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Declares Local State Of Emergency
With more severe weather ahead, the city anticipates continued impacts to occur throughout the community.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Remains Under Flood Watch, Wind Advisory
The floodgates remained closed with the Napa River expected to peak Monday evening.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Under Flood Advisory; Minor Russian River Flooding Expected
A National Weather Service flood advisory was extended through Monday evening for Healdsburg and Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Schools Closed, Roads Flooded: Rohnert Park, Cotati Storm Latest
A National Weather Service flood advisory was extended through Monday evening for Rohnert Park, Cotati and Sonoma County.
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