Petaluma, CA|News|
3 Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught In Action In Petaluma, Police Say
Police said when they stopped the suspects' car a woman was in the back seat trying to conceal four catalytic converters.
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|
Charges Filed In Contra Costa Crash That Killed Mother, 6-Year-Old Son
A Vallejo man was involved in a pursuit in a stolen car when he crashed into the woman's car at a Rodeo intersection, authorities said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
BART Shut Down From Orinda To Rockridge This Weekend For Construction
It's the first of five non-consecutive weekends the trains will not run between the two BART stations to allow Yellow Line improvements.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Pickup Truck Lands 30 Feet Off Highway 24 In Lamorinda
The truck reportedly hit a tree as it went off westbound state Highway 24.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Landslide Blocks Mt. Veeder Road In Napa County
The roadway was closed to all traffic, the sheriff's office said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Jersey Mike's To Donate All Sales To Charity Wednesday
The store will join others around the country in donating all its sales to a local charity as part of the chain's 13th annual Day of Giving.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Santa Rosa Jersey Mike's To Donate All Sales To Charity Wednesday
The store will join others around the country in donating all its sales to a local charity as part of the chain's 13th annual Day of Giving.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
$10K In Stolen Wine Recovered, Delivery Driver Arrested: Napa Sheriff
The driver was arrested on suspicion of grand theft, vehicle theft and receiving stolen property.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Body Of Missing Santa Rosa Man Found
Lawrence "Larry" Atchison was reported missing nearly a month ago.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Silverado Trail Reopens At Crash Site
A collision Tuesday afternoon closed the roadway between Zinfandel Lane and Pope Street, authorities said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Over 1K Without Power In City Of Napa
PG&E's preliminary determination was the outage was caused by weather.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Novato Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting At Santa Rosa Party
A 20-year-old Novato man was arrested and detectives believe more people may have been involved.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
1 Dead In Shooting At Santa Rosa Party; Reward Offered For Information
A Novato man was arrested and detectives believe more people may have been involved.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Driver, His Mother Both Arrested In 3-County Police Chase
Officers asked the driver and his mother to step out of the car multiple times but both refused, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County District Attorney's Office Joins Local Agencies To Host 'Walk A Mile In Her Shoes'
Wear red pumps, participants will experience walking a mile in the shoes of women who've experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Masked Man Caught Trying To Break Into Walnut Creek Home: Police
The 18-year-old was arrested a short distance away from the attempted break-in, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Letter To The Editor: What's The Target For Lake Sonoma Water Levels?
"This week may be our last opportunity to bank some extra water in Lake Sonoma," wrote Stanley Crane of Healdsburg.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Former Sebastopol Mayor Sentenced For Sexual Misconduct With Boy, 14
Robert Jacob, 46, was taken into custody after his sentencing hearing to begin serving the sentence handed down by a Sonoma County judge.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Bird Bikes Are Back In Healdsburg
The three-year pilot program was launched in November but was suspended in January.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Disaster Preparedness Fair Coming Up At Graton Fire Department
The family-friendly event with booths and activities will have emergency kit items and demonstrations available at no cost.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
