Napa Valley, CA|News|
Food Safety Scores Soar In Napa County
The achievement is seen as a significant milestone and comes under new leadership for the county's Environmental Health Division.
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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
Reach her at maggie.fusek@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Demonstrators Pack Orinda, Say 'Hands Off!' To Trump, Musk: Photos
The local rally was one of many held in cities and towns across America.
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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Santa Cruz Boardwalk At Sunset: Photo Of The Week
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Sacramento, CA|News|
Boat Quarantine Required At 2 NorCal Lakes
All motorized and trailered vessels must be inspected for highly invasive golden mussels, then undergo a 30-day sealed quarantine.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County 'Deeply Concerned' As FEMA Cancels $35M Wildfire Resilience Grant
"FEMA’s decision halts a program that was not only forward-thinking but also fiscally responsible," Napa County CEO Ryan Alsop said.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
Cozy Cove Park Under The Moonlight: Photo Of The Day
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Dazzling Carpet Of Flowers At Lovers Point: Photo Of The Day
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
2 Earthquakes Rattle North Bay
The quakes struck about 9 hours apart in different parts of the North Bay.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Otters Found Dead On Roadside; Information Sought
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue issued a community alert about the "troubling discovery" made earlier this week.
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Across California, CA|News|
Fiery Orange Waterfall | Stunning Irises | Full Rainbow: 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|
Registered Sex Offender Compliance Check Nets 2 Arrests
A third registered sex offender living in Rohnert Park was being investigated for a possible probation violation.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Forklift Operator Crushed By Wine Pallet
A 40-year-old Santa Rosa man was identified as the forklift operator who died Thursday at a wine storage facility.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
'Habitual' Reckless Driver Arrested, Car Impounded: Police
Several people called the police to report an Infiniti G35 driver doing doughnuts and burnouts in the roadway.
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Across California, CA|News|
Rainbow Cascades Off Hidden Coast: CA Photo Of The Day
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Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Moonrise Over Richardson Bay: Photo Of The Day
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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Seaside In Santa Cruz: Photo Of The Day
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Forklift Operator Crushed To Death At NorCal Wine Storage Facility
A man working with a stack of pallets filled with wine bottles was reportedly crushed to death by a falling pallet.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Disappears While Awaiting Sentencing In Napa County
Authorities are searching for Antonio Roman-Vega, 39, convicted of multiple assaults of a minor with intent to commit rape.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Saint Mary's, Mt. Diablo USD Announce Teacher Residency Partnership
The teacher credential program provides stipends, mentorships, guaranteed sub positions and priority job consideration.
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Concord|News|
Mt. Diablo USD, Saint Mary's Launch Teacher Residency Program
The teacher credential program provides stipends, mentorships, guaranteed sub positions and priority job consideration.
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