Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Man Sentenced For Manslaughter In Couple's Deaths
Christian and Michelle Deaton of Portland, Oregon, were cycling on Silverado Trail when they were fatally struck by lumber.
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's Finest Lambs': Photos Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Judge's Order Allows Sonoma County To Temporarily Resume Well Permits
The county was ordered to stop issuing permits in December because of a lawsuit filed by Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
2 Earthquakes Rattle South Bay
Both quakes struck near San Martin; the first one was recorded at 12:35 p.m., the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Person Trapped As Vehicle Collides With Tree Along Highway 24
At least two eastbound lanes of Highway 24 were closed in Lamorinda at the scene of the crash.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
In-Person Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin In Lamorinda
See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Girl Scouts Begin In-Person Cookie Sales
See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
In-Person Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin In Napa Valley
See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Girl Scouts Begin Cookie Sales
See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
In-Person Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin In Healdsburg
See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
In-Person Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin In Walnut Creek
See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Employee Accused Of Pocketing Millions, 1 Rescued From Flooded Car
ALSO: Storm-Related Deaths, Residents Trapped, School Faces Federal Probe, Fire Chief Returns From SoCal Fires, SPCA Receives $1M Gift
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
2 Storm-Related Deaths Reported In Sonoma County
The bodies were recovered just over 12 hours apart — Thursday morning and Wednesday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Landslide Traps Santa Rosa Residents, Prompts Evacuations
The slide was on private property used as open space, which has been closed to the public as officials continue to monitor the situation.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Sock Hop Benefits Concord's Senior Scholarship Program
This nostalgic fundraiser will transport guests back to the 1950s for a night of music, dancing and fun.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Recruits For Commission Vacancies
Applicants for the city's Design Review Commission and Board of Appeals must be registered voters but need not be residents of Walnut Creek.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Mt. Diablo USD Employee Pocketed Millions In Fake Invoice Scheme: Feds
Former after-school program coordinator Eric Rego, 39, was arrested following an investigation by the FBI and Concord police.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Sees 14 Inches Of Rain; Flood Concerns Not Over
The Napa River reached the "minor" flood stage at St. Helena and just below minor at Yountville.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Russian River Flooding Prompts Mandatory Evacuations
See a map of the evacuated areas.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Home Slides Into Russian River In Forestville
Amid heavy rains, a mudslide caused the home to slide into the waters of the Russian River.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
