Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Thousands In Walgreens Merchandise Recovered: Police
Officers interrupted two masked women outside a Walgreens and found the merchandise from a Walnut Creek Walgreens in their car, police said.
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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Martinez, CA|News|
Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Partially Closed Through November
See a map of the closed areas, which include the parking lot, restrooms, playgrounds and picnic areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest Expands To 2 Days: What To Know
The beloved festival has expanded to two days —a Friday and Saturday in October — in Civic Park in downtown Walnut Creek.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Smoke Expected From Training Burn At Point Pinole Shoreline Park
The East Bay Regional Park District said smoke may be visible but people should not report it because first responders are already aware.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Officers Intercept 2 Masked Suspects, Interrupt Organized Retail Theft
A pair arrested outside a Napa County Walgreens was found with thousands of merchandise stolen from a Walnut Creek Walgreens, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
City Of Concord To Host Emergency Preparedness Fair Thursday
Are you prepared for an earthquake or other natural disaster?
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Lennon, Ono, Warhol Linked To Lost Baldwin By Bay Area Experts
The story behind the iconic Lennon-Ono-Green-Warhol piano valued over $3 million and how a Walnut Creek-based pair proved its authenticity.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Raccoon Family | Saturn From Bay Area | Great Horned Owl: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
3 Escape Explosive Apartment Fire
Firefighters responded to reports of a "loud boom" before flames started climbing up the back wall of an apartment building.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Hit-And-Run Causes Traffic Backup At Petaluma Freeway Overpass
The Petaluma Police Department said drivers should avoid the East Washington Street overpass.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Chelsea Clinton Visits Napa County
Chelsea Clinton paid a special visit to Napa County to highlight a transformative space for local children and families.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Restaurant First In Napa To Accept CalFresh For Eligible Customers
Certain CalFresh recipients can now use their EBT card to purchase hot meals at participating restaurants.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Man In Stolen Septic Truck Involved In Head-On Collision: CHP
"As our investigation continues, we urge the public to call us with any information about this crash or the suspect that fled the scene."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Crews Battle 3 Fires In Sonoma County: Reports
Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit and the Sonoma County Fire District were battling blazes Thursday in the Schellville and Sonoma area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Tonight In Lamorinda: DeSaulnier Hosting Town Hall On Climate Change
The in-person event includes a time for live questions from the audience.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Driver Stopped On Freeway Killed In Contra Costa Crash: CHP
The driver died at the scene of the Bay Point crash, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County To Receive $37.5M Grant For Wildfire Mitigation Program
Napa County, which has seen 62 percent of its land area burned since 2017, will put the grant toward its Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Cotati Switches From Nixle To New Alert System: What To Know
The city of Cotati will no longer use Nixle to send emergency alerts and other notifications. Here's what residents need to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Pinole City Manager Andrew Murray To Seek Other Opportunities
Murray led the city for almost four years, including through the coronavirus pandemic.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Worst Air Quality In Bay Area Permeates Parts Of North Bay
An image from a PG&E camera showed the current smoky conditions in Napa County, where the AQI reading was unhealthy in at least one city.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
