Petaluma, CA|News|
Over 2K PG&E Customers Impacted By Outage
PG&E was investigating the cause of the outage that started around 5:30 p.m. Friday.
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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Across California, CA|News|
Milky Way | Patriotic Celebrations | Sundown In SoCal: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Photos: Fourth Of July Parade, 'One Of Napa's Favorite Traditions'
Did you attend the parade or participate in it? See who made it into our photo gallery!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Here's How Many Fires Were Sparked July 4 In Concord, Contra Costa
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District rounded up its Fourth of July fireworks-related responses. Here's how many were in Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa Publishes Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
A message on recent water bills alerted customers of the report’s direct web address. You can also view the report here.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Man Fatally Struck In Walnut Creek Was Family's 'Provider, Pillar'
A maintenance worker who died after he was hit by a car on Ygnacio Valley Road leaves behind a wife and two children, family members said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Funds Raised For Family Of Bay Area Native Missing In Yosemite
Over $40,000 has been donated to help the family of Hayden Klemenok, 24, who went missing on a backpacking trip with friends.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Humvee Stolen From National Guard Armory In Santa Rosa: CHP
The Humvee was spotted in the River Road area but has not been seen since, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Coombsville Fire Briefly Threatens Structures
A shelter was set up at Napa Expo while mandatory evacuation orders were in place.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Survey: Concord Seeks Community Input For Homeless Strategic Plan
Community members are asked to take a brief survey to share their thoughts and ideas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Maintenance Worker Fatally Struck By Car In Walnut Creek
The victim was rushed to a hospital where he died from significant injuries, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Whitecliff Fire Burns 3 Acres In Walnut Creek
The blaze was one of 58 across Con Fire's jurisdiction Tuesday, with fireworks the suspected cause of 50 of the fires.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Upper York Creek Dam Removal: A Milestone in Environmental Restoration
In all, getting through the regulatory, planning, design and funding phases took the City of St. Helena approximately 28 years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Man Steals Cab At Hospital, Leads Cops On 37-Mile Chase: SRPD
The tires were deflated but he kept driving at 40-50 mph down U.S. Highway 101, Santa Rosa police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Summer Swimming Opens At Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach
The seasonal dam was installed for the first time in three years. Lifeguards are on duty daily through Labor Day.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of St. Helena Opens Pickleball Courts
"The addition of pickleball courts has been several years in the making, so we are excited to bring this new amenity to St. Helena."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
DUI Probationer Leads Cops On High-Speed Chase From Petaluma: PD
The pursuit started on Lakeville Highway and continued onto Highway 37 where a Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter located the driver.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Death Investigation Concludes On Matheson Street In Healdsburg
Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male who is believed to have assaulted employees of a business, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Fatality Reported In Crash On Highway 4 In Pittsburg
The collision resulted in the closure of all eastbound lanes near Bailey Road.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Day At Lake | Exuberant Sunflower | Imperial Beach Pier: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
