Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg City Hall Closed For Holidays; Here's When It Reopens
The city planned to stay closed for nine business over the holidays.
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- 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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Petaluma, CA|News|
Night Work Scheduled This Week Near New Petaluma North SMART Station
Two consecutive nights this week, the railroad crossing at North McDowell Boulevard will be repaved during the overnight hours.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Skyline Park: Supervisors Approve Purchase
"Today marks the culmination of the efforts of so many who have helped to secure Skyline’s preservation and all it offers to the community."
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
CHP Invites Healdsburg Teen Drivers To Start Smart
The class is two hours long and is held at the Santa Rosa CHP Office in Rohnert Park.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Children's Business Fair Celebrates Young Entrepreneurial Spirit
The city of Napa sat down with event co-hosts Emily Oberman and Claudette Shatto of Napa Valley College to discuss the initiative.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
CHP Invites Petaluma Teen Drivers To Start Smart
The class is two hours long and is held at the Santa Rosa CHP Office in Rohnert Park.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
CA Legislator Calls For Warning Labels On Social Media
"Just like we needed seat belts in cars and warning labels for alcohol, we now need digital safety standards for social media platforms."
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Walnut Creek
Police seek to speak with anyone who may have information about the fatal crash.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Suspected Cocaine Dealer Arrested By Santa Rosa, Healdsburg Police
Detectives searched the suspected dealer's car and residence and found guns, suspected cocaine, digital scales, plastic baggies and cash.
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Concord|News|
Concord Seeks Applicants For City Boards, Committees
The Concord City Council recently announced recruitment for openings on four city commissions.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Earthquake Near St. Helena Rattles Napa Valley
The earthquake was reported just after 8:50 a.m. Monday.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Radiation Investigation Conducted At Napa High School
Students were ordered to shelter in place while the Napa Fire Department checked the campus.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART To Resume Service Tuesday After 3-Day Closure
The agency extended customer service hours and will reimburse commute expenses incurred on rides with Uber, Lyft and taxis.
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Across California, CA|News|
Candy Cane House| Dramatic Landscapes | Marin Sunrise: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Sublime Ross Valley Sunrise: Photo Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Home To Roost: Photo Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
KVYN The Vine's Hosts Kids Holiday Sing-Off, 12 Days Of Giveaways
Grand prizes worth over $1,000 will be awarded in the sing-off, plus thousands of dollars in giveaway prizes. Find out how to win.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! Restaurant Opens In American Canyon
The 2,800-square-foot restaurant at 200 American Canyon Road has a drive-through and ample seating.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART Trains Delayed By Car Stuck On Railroad Tracks
The incident happened near Lakeville Street in Petaluma.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Supervisors OK Temporary Fix For Countywide, Sebastopol Tax Hikes
State officials said neither tax could be implemented because, when combined, they push the city's sales tax above 10.25 percent.
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