Concord|News|
Contra Costa Combats West Nile Virus In Area Of High Detection
Last week, two groups of trapped mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
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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
Reach her at maggie.fusek@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART Trains Delayed By Fire
Trains 18 and 21 were affected, SMART said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Makes Emergency Water Line Repairs
The city's Water Division addressed two emergency water line repairs over the weekend.
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Across California, CA|News|
5 CA Spots Make Top Family Bucket List Destinations
A survey of families revealed the most coveted alternative bucket-list destinations in 2024.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Surge In Tire Thefts Seen In Walnut Creek: Police
Police warned the public about the thefts and gave some words of advice.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa City Clerk Announces Board, Committee, Commission Openings
The city clerk is accepting applications from Napa residents for a total of 20 openings. Here's your chance to make a difference.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
Former San Leandro Mayor Ellen Corbett Dies
"Ellen was an incredible champion of our mission and a tireless advocate for access to open space, public parks and nature."
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
East Bay Regional Park District Director Ellen Corbett Dies
"Ellen was an incredible champion of our mission and a tireless advocate for access to open space, public parks and nature."
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Concord|News|
Concord To Use Wordly For Interpretation At Council Meetings
Concord is piloting new software called Wordly to make its Council meetings more accessible.
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Across California, CA|News|
Full Rainbow | National Night Out | Change Of Command: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Thank You, Firefighters: Photo Of The Day
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Yountville Man On Meth, Fentanyl In Fatal Hit And Run: DA
Dominic Joseph Carvalho, 43, of Yountville, was being held without bail Friday in connection with the death of an 81-year-old Napa woman.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Traffic Alert: Heavy Equipment Transport Coming Through Napa
The California Highway Patrol will escort the heavy equipment transport on certain roadways which may impact traffic.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
2 Takes Of A Beautiful Marin Sunset: Photos Of The Day
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Celestial Walnut Creek Rainbow: Photo Of The Day
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Concord|News|
Civil Air Patrol Diablo Squadron Holds Change Of Command Ceremony
The ceremony was at the organization's Buchanan Field Clubhouse and involved passing the squadron flag, or guidon, which represents command.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Woman Killed In St. Helena Hit-And-Run, Driver Arrested: Police
A 43-year-old Yountville man has been arrested on suspicion of hitting a Napa woman with his car while she was walking on Main Street.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Asleep In Truck Busted For 500 Fentanyl Pills, Loaded Gun: Cops
The man from Alaska was parked against traffic with the hazard lights flashing.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
School Starts Soon In Petaluma: Dates To Know For 2024-25 School Year
Here are some important dates for this school year. Plus, a reminder to the community about the new speed limit near Petaluma schools.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
School Starts Soon In Napa Valley: Important Dates For The 2024-2025
Here are some key dates for the upcoming school year in Napa Valley Unified, St. Helena Union and Pope Valley Union districts.
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