Concord|News|
Concord Engineering Team Wins 5 Awards
Four of the city's Capital Improvement Projects won Project of the Year and City Engineer Carlton Thompson won Manager of the Year.
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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
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Records Woman Jogging In Bay Area, Arrested On Felony Charges: PD
It is alleged that when officers responded, the man sped through a neighborhood at 75 mph, endangering the public.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
2 Men Sought In $3K Theft From Home Improvement Store: PD
Anyone who recognizes the suspects is asked to contact the Petaluma Police Department.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Teen Seriously Injured In Healdsburg Stabbing: Police
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, called the Healdsburg Police Department and reported he'd just been stabbed, police said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Driver Killed In Dump Truck Crash
The driver, a Santa Rosa man, was identified by the Napa County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Biden May Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument: Reports
This beautiful area is one of our newest national monuments and may expand to include even more land.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Thanks To BART, College Student's Career Ambitions—And Romance—Blossom
BART Connects: Redwood City resident Kevin DeAntoni grew up in the Bay Area but had only seen Mount Diablo in pictures —until he took BART.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
No BART Service This Weekend Between Lafayette, Rockridge; Here's Why
As crews work on several trackway improvements, BART trains will not run this weekend between the Rockridge, Orinda and Lafayette stations.
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Across California, CA|News|
Sunrise Reflections | Setting Sail | Bursting Into Bloom: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Reach For The Sky: Photo Of The Day
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Long Beach, CA|News|
A Welcoming Sunset At Rosie's Dog Beach: Photo Of The Day
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
'Nature Doing Its Thing': Photos Of The Day
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Concord|News|
Concord Rent Stabilization, Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance Takes Effect
The referendum proponent did not gather enough signatures to move forward with a ballot measure.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Moraga To Host Community-Wide Workshop On General Plan
It is one of a few more opportunities for the community to weigh in before the General Plan is adopted.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
City Seeks Community's Help In Memorial Day Commemoration
"Share stories of friends or loved ones who gave their lives for our country."
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Victims In Napa Double-Homicide Identified
Police said there had not been a homicide in the city of Napa since 2022.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Schools For Climate Action Honored As Climate Crisis Champions
"Napa Schools for Climate Action are a shining example of the power of youth voices in combating the climate crisis."
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Thompson Names Micheli As Sonoma County's Climate Crisis Champion
Dr. Lisa Micheli, former president & CEO of Pepperwood Foundation, is a "dedicated mentor shaping the next generation of climate leaders."
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Graffiti Threat References Shooting At Kenilworth Junior High: Police
The Petaluma Police Department and school staff were investigating the threat.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
American Canyon High School Teacher Accused Of Sex With Minor Student
Bradley Rowell, 41, was arrested twice last week — once at the school and once at home in Sonoma.
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