Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa DA Files Homicide Charges In Double-Fatal Shooting
The Bay Area victims were both teens.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Supervisors Approve Updated Tree Ordinance
The updated ordinance includes 31 tree species with trunks 6 inches in diameter or greater.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Dump Truck Driver Dies In Crash On Highway 29 In Rutherford
The passenger, who was ejected as the dump truck overturned, survived.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Moraga Juniors' Spring Gala To Benefit Bay Area Crisis Nursery
Tickets are on sale now for the Moraga Juniors Women's Club Spring Fling. Sponsorships and donations are other ways to show support.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned In Santa Rosa
The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road, police said.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Morning's Light On Mulholland Ridge: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Orinda Town Forum To Focus On Crime Prevention
Speakers include Orinda police Chief Ryan Sullivan and staff; Neighborhood Watch and City Councilmembers.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg PD To Host Community Meeting On Military Equipment Use
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.
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Concord|News|
Concord Publishes Residential Rent Registry Report
The 2023 report analyzes tenancies and rents in Concord, provides a landlord registration and program compliance analysis and more.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma Water To Raise Wholesale Rates
The rate increase approved Tuesday will impact household budgets by $2-$3 a month and help the agency upgrade its aging infrastructure.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
3 Arrests Made In Napa Double Homicide, Police Say
A Vallejo man and two Santa Rosa women have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two female victims Saturday in Napa.
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Concord|News|
Map: City Of Concord Road Work Ramps Up
See a map of projects underway this month, plus where to find timely updates on traffic impacts related to the work.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa To Use $315K Grant For Parking Improvements
The city of Napa will leverage a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on a multi-faceted parking plan.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Promotes Randy Villa To Police Sergeant
Villa performed exceptionally well in a competitive selection process, Walnut Creek PD said.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Moraga Accepting Entries For 50th Anniversary Parade
The parade is planned for Sept. 28, right before the annual Pear and Wine Festival.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
'Secret Supper' To Mark 10th Annual Russian River Valley Wine Weekend
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the weekend has expanded to three days and the annual Paulée Dinner is a "Secret Supper."
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County-Based Helicopter Crew Makes CHP's Top 5 Stories Of Week
Watch CHP's H-30 helicopter crew — which operates 24/7 out of the Napa County Airport — rescue an injured hiker from a trail.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Secures $250K Grant For Napa River Economic Resilience Strategic Plan
The RiverLine project aims to create a scenic walkway—primarily in Downtown and the Oxbow region—with access to the Napa waterfront.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Man In Stolen Semi-Truck Leads Cops On Slow-Speed Chase: PPD
Police said the man had trouble controlling the big rig with a 40-foot tractor-trailer, "posing a significant public safety concern."
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa Explores General Sales Tax Measure
The Napa City Council is considering placing the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot, with the final decision expected in June.
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