Concord|News|
5 Suspects Sought In Smash-And-Grab Robbery: Police
The robbers walked in with a sledgehammer and pickaxe and began smashing glass jewelry counters, police said.
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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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Napa Valley, CA|News|
No Charges Filed In Artem Chigvintsev Domestic Violence Arrest: DA
Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said evidence against the "Dancing With The Stars" pro cast member was carefully evaluated.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
'First Teacher Ever To Make Me Look Forward To Math Class'
Today, we shine the spotlight on Sara Reike, a teacher at Calistoga Jr/Sr High School.
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Concord|News|
Muralists To Begin Installations For 3rd Annual Creative Concord Art & Music Jam
Artists and art lovers from all over the Bay Area will gather in Concord's “living room” – Todos Santos Plaza — Oct. 5-6.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
5 Takes: Sunrises Over Mount Diablo
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Town Of Moraga's 50th Anniversary Celebration Set For Saturday
Festivities include a parade with over 700 participants, followed by the annual Pear and Wine Festival with commemorative activities.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa PD, Napa County Bicycle Coalition Mark Pedestrian Safety Month
Schools in Napa and across the county are preparing for Walk & Roll to School Day 2024.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State Student Bryce Iversen Honored With CSU Trustees' Award
Each of the CSU’s 23 campuses nominate a student for the award.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Voter Outreach Pop Ups Planned In Walnut Creek
The Contra Costa County Elections Division was set to do voter outreach at over 30 local high schools and senior housing communities.
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Concord|News|
County Pop Ups For Voter Outreach In Concord
The Contra Costa County Elections Division was set to do voter outreach at over 30 local high schools and senior housing communities.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
County Elections Staff To Pop Up In Lamorinda Area For Voter Outreach
The Contra Costa County Elections Division was set to do voter outreach at over 30 local high schools and senior housing communities.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
California Condors Make 4th Annual Flight To Mount Diablo, East Bay
GPS transmitters confirmed the route taken by seven of the critically endangered birds in a three-hour aerial tour north.
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Across California, CA|News|
Man Turns 100 | Glowing Foothills | Road Less Traveled: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Concord|News|
Full Moon Rising: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Rotary Club Takes Part In Climate Ride
The club's cycling team donated 80 percent of the funds raised to Russian Riverkeeper, the club's designated beneficiary.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley Man, Holocaust Survivor, Turns 100
Beyond the beauty of a life in Napa Valley and a family who loves him, the centenarian still needs to close a chapter in his life.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Former Soldier From Petaluma Sentenced For Threatening Fellow Military
According to prosecutors, the former soldier posted a YouTube video last year threatening four victims and their families at the army base.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Cal Fire Firefighter Jailed On Suspicion Of Starting 5 Fires
The Cal Fire apparatus engineer is suspected of starting the fires when he was off-duty, Cal Fire said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Glowing Foothills Highlight Serene Vineyard: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Meet Blake Hooper, District 5 Candidate For Petaluma City Council
Patch sent each candidate a questionnaire to help voters get to know them. Here is what Blake Hooper had to say.
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