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Sonoma County's Brittany Lobo Among 40 Under 40 In Public Health
These professionals demonstrate the determination, commitment, innovation and resilience of the nation's public health field.

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.
These professionals demonstrate the determination, commitment, innovation and resilience of the nation's public health field.

Twelve locations, including six in Concord, will be sprayed. Here's what to know.
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
An officer was driving by and saw the car on its side. He tried to help the driver out of the car but was not immediately able to.
The suspect was arrested Thursday in a traffic stop in Petaluma following a two-week investigation, police said.
Major injuries were reported in the collision on Highway 29 near California Drive.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Schools that allow students to attend without all their vaccinations are in jeopardy of losing funding.
Schools that allow students to attend without all their vaccinations are in jeopardy of losing funding.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, which has a location in Sonoma County, is donating 100 percent of proceeds from the shirts to Maui Strong Fund.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, which has a location in Concord, is donating 100 percent of sales proceeds from the shirts to Maui Strong Fund.
AVFilm is hosting a free outdoor showing of the movie to help kick off the annual Cloverdale Car Show.
It was the first fatality in a collision this year in the city of Santa Rosa.
The new track redefines how the arts can be used as a tool for youth civic engagement, city officials said.
One-way traffic control is in effect on northbound and southbound Highway 29 in Calistoga, Caltrans said.
With his leadership and years of experience, Graton Resort & Casino President Lana Rivera said they are lucky to have Maesano on the team.
A section of the roadway will be closed so the electric department can work in the area.
The closure near Agua Caliente was slated to begin this week and continue for up to 30 days as Caltrans replaces the second of two bridges.
Activities are planned starting with an open house at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8. Refreshments will be served.