San Rafael, CA|News|
High-Speed Pursuit Ends In San Rafael Where Felon Is Apprehended
A motorcycle-riding felon is accused in a 52-mile, two-county chase from Healdsburg to San Rafael where he crashed his motorcycle.
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.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
GPS-Monitored Felon Leads Cops On 2-County Chase Reaching 130 MPH: PD
The motorcycle-riding felon is accused in a 52-mile chase from Healdsburg to San Rafael where he crashed his motorcycle.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
SRJC To Award 1,900 Degrees At Commencement Ceremony May 27
The youngest student is 16 and the oldest is 78. Another 720 students earned career education certificates, Santa Rosa Junior College said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Traffic Advisory For Southwest Boulevard & Snyder Lane In Rohnert Park
Drivers can expect flashing lights at the intersection and should treat it as a four-way stop, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Caution Urged At Russian River, Sonoma Coast This Mother's Day Weekend
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department reminded those heading outdoors to use caution. Here's why.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Man Convicted Of Murder In Fatal American Canyon Shooting
Christopher "Roly" Young, 26, of Martinez, was found guilty of murder in the 2020 death of Safeway employee Nathan Garza, 18, of Fairfield.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Jury Convicts Man Of Murder In Fatal American Canyon Shooting
Christopher "Roly" Young, 26, of Martinez, was found guilty of murder in the 2020 death of Safeway employee Nathan Garza, 18, of Fairfield.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
6 Cars Burned In BART Parking Lot
A person trying to steal gas is believed to have caused the fire, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
1 Person Killed As 2 Cars Collide On Highway 4 In Martinez
A collision between two cars sent both down an embankment where they hit separate trees, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Highway 12 Reopens After Big-Rig Crash
All westbound lanes were closed for more than six hours following the early-morning crash in Santa Rosa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Scammers Stealing PIN Numbers, Debit Cards In Walnut Creek: Police
Police said there have been reports of couples approaching citizens after they watched them at the ATM or as they entered their PIN.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
City To Close Parking Lot At 434 Healdsburg Avenue For Resurfacing
The city distributed a notice to adjacent businesses regarding the upcoming closure.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
City Officials Address Mercury Contamination, Hazmat Cleanup
What to know about the ongoing hazardous material incident involving mercury found in the Martinez Amtrak Station, then spread elsewhere.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Hazmat Cleanup Underway In Martinez, Including Near Rankin Park
See an updated map of contaminated areas the public is asked to avoid until residue from the mercury spill is removed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sen. McGuire Announces Huge Win For Santa Rosa's 'Central Park'
With an agreement now hammered out, the Southeast Greenway will become an urban recreational wonderland, McGuire said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Police To Conduct 4-Hour Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety Operation
"Officers will focus on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
2 Moraga Students Chosen For Prestigious National Merit Scholarships
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
2 Walnut Creek Students Win Prestigious National Merit Scholarships
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Student Chosen For Prestigious National Merit Scholarship
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Student Chosen For Prestigious National Merit Scholarship
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff