Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg, Sonoma County Air Quality Currently Worst In Bay Area: Map
An image from a PG&E camera showed the smoky conditions in Sonoma County — where the AQI reading was unhealthy in most areas.
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
Reach her at maggie.fusek@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Air Quality 'Unhealthy' From Wildfire Smoke
An image from a PG&E camera showed the poor air quality in Petaluma. The AQI reading was 159 in some areas, which is "unhealthy."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park, Cotati Air Quality 'Unhealthy' From Wildfire Smoke
An image from a PG&E camera showed the current air quality in Sonoma County. The AQI reading was 161 in some areas, which is "unhealthy."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Man In Stolen F350 Overturns, Collides With 4 Cars: CHP
Officers stopped pursuing the reckless driver but he continued for several miles until colliding with four cars in Lafayette, the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Safety Initiative Comes To St. Helena Thanks To Blue Zone Project
Volunteers are sought for the project that gives students a sense of ownership — including them in the artistic design of the installation.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Police Seek Public's Help Finding At-Risk Missing Sebastopol Man
Mark Sullivan, 70, was reported missing last week. He suffers from dementia and may have diminished cognitive abilities, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
National Park Visitors Brought $8.9M To Contra Costa Last Year: NPS
A new report from the National Park Service charts the wide-reaching economic benefits for communities surrounding national parks.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Sawmill Fire Shuts Down Highway 4 In Contra Costa County
The fire spread to the center divide after witnesses initally saw flames and smoke on a hillside.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
7 Arrested On Saturation Saturday In Petaluma
The nationwide MADD event takes place annually the Saturday prior to Labor Day Weekend.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Enso Village Welcomes Inaugural Executive Chef, Kyle Evans
Evans will bring farm-to-table cuisine to the local senior living community nearing completion in Healdsburg.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
East Bay Resident Turns 101 Years Old: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Driver Leads Cops On Chase To Western Sonoma County: PD
When a crash caused damage to the driver's side front tire/wheel, further efforts at fleeing were futile, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Hosting Emergency Preparedness Fair
The fair is being held in conjunction with Concord's Music and Market concert series at Todos Santos Plaza.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Paintball Jungle Seeks City Permit To Continue Operations
The American Canyon venue for family fun and corporate team building has been in operation for 35 years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Quail Poses In Novato: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Take A Walking Tour Of Napa's Historic Fuller Park
The annual event shows the wide array of architectural styles in Napa's picturesque historic district and gives a glimpse into Napa's past.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
City Of Concord Selects Brookfield Properties As Developer For Former Concord Naval Weapons Station
After a three-hour meeting, City Council members unanimously chose the global real estate developer for the 2,300-acre base reuse project.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Driver Arrested In Fatal Napa County Crash: CHP
The fatal crash involving a GMC Yukon SUV happened on state Highway 128/Sage Canyon Road near Lower Chiles Valley Road.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
$40M Terminal Celebrated At Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
Bronze statues of Charlie Brown and Linus welcome travelers near the renovated front entrance that was transformed by glass paneling.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Highway 37 Improvement Project To Receive $155M In Federal Funds
U.S. Representative Mike Thompson announced the funds which are from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
