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Charles Burress
Email: charles@patch.com
Phone: 510-435-4127 Now in my third year with Patch.com, I'm now the editor of and Albany Patch and Berkeley Patch. I worked many years as a staff writer and editor at the San Francisco Chronicle until April of 2009, when I switched to freelancing. I then wrote for the Los Angeles Times and other publications, and I also took on editing assignments for UC Berkeley and the United Nations. Being an East Bay reporter for Patch brings my career full circle in the East Bay. My first bylines appeared in the East Bay Review of the Performing Arts. I next worked as a reporter and editor at the Daily Californian while studying at UC Berkeley, where I obtained a master's in journalism. I was a reporter at the Contra Costa Independent, Berkeley Gazette and San Francisco Examiner before moving to the Chronicle, where I worked several years in the Berkeley bureau and in the main East Bay bureau in Oakland.
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Entertainment
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From performing arts to painting to music and more.
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Your source for up-to-date information and events about breast cancer awareness.
Speak Out
370 Posts, 38 Followers
A place to have your say about anything, from politics to potholes.
Food & Drink
268 Posts, 38 Followers
All the best food and drink events around town. Like to wine and dine? This group'sMore for you.
Obituaries
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Thoughts and memories of our community members who have died. Share your tributes.
Sports
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From youth sports to high school and more
Success Stories
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Is business booming? Are you running out of space on your trophy shelf? Share yourMore success stories here.
Recreation
201 Posts, 38 Followers
Life should never be all work and no play. Read on to find ways to add fun andMore fitness to your day.
Back to School
4 Posts, 38 Followers
Get ready for school! All you need to know to be prepared on the first day.
Government
1021 Posts, 38 Followers
Keep your elected officials honest. Read about local politicians and their decisions.
Garage Sales
48 Posts, 38 Followers
"A list of garage saled
Giving
532 Posts, 38 Followers
A list of chartiable events and opportunities. Want to give back? This is your place.
Top News
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The most interesting posts from around Patch.
Holidays
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Need the lowdown on the local parade? Planning your holiday menu? This is the spaceMore to get all the information you need to make the holidays extra special.
Volunteering
324 Posts, 38 Followers
Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community and the worthyMore causes that your town has adopted.
On Campus
0 Posts, 38 Followers
"What's the latest college buzz? Hear what students
Readers' Choice
21 Posts, 38 Followers
What's the best brunch spot in your neighborhood? Who gives the best haircut? YourMore vote can help decide all this and much more!
Summer
30 Posts, 38 Followers
"Summer's here
Business
458 Posts, 38 Followers
Local businesses and the economic and political conditions that affect them.
Babies!
0 Posts, 38 Followers
"When there's an addition to the family
Police & Fire
626 Posts, 38 Followers
Crime, fire and public safety news.
Pets
0 Posts, 1 Follower
"From adoptable animals to lost and found felines to the cutest critters in town
Government Voices
19 Posts, 38 Followers
"Cutting edge coverage on political events
House & Home
37 Posts, 38 Followers
Real estate. Home improvement. Gardening. If it's about your home, we've got youMore covered.
Around Town
829 Posts, 38 Followers
Let us know what's happening in El Cerrito.
Breaking News
2 Posts, 2749 Followers
"The biggest stories as soon as they happen
Techies
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Always get the latest gadget? Love hearing about what's new in the tech world? FollowMore this group and get nerdy!
Transportation
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Every day you gotta go somewhere. Make sure you're choosing the best way.
Religion
89 Posts, 38 Followers
Stay up to date on the latest events occurring at churches in your area.
Local Connections
249 Posts, 38 Followers
Heartwarming stories from friends and neighbors in your community.
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