Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Firefighters Rescue 2 Dogs From Mobile-Home Fire
The residents were not home at the time of the fire but crews spared their two small dogs.
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|
Purple Plateau | Friday Night Lights| St. Paddy's Parade: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Boy Acts In Movie Alongside William Baldwin, Ashanti
Keenan Moran, a fifth-grader who has done theater locally, has a role in the upcoming feature film "No Address."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Pair Caught With Stolen Car In Petaluma Neighborhood: Police
A resident called police to report a suspicious car with its engine running. It turned out the car was reported stolen out of Marin County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Downed Power Line Removed, Silverado Trail Reopens
The roadway was closed in both directions for several hours Friday. Here's why.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costa Selects Thomas Geiger To Serve As County Counsel
Geiger has been an attorney in the County Counsel’s Office since 2001 and has served as chief assistant county counsel since August.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Deadline Nears For Sonoma County Fire Memorial Task Force Applications
First-round applications are due soon to serve on the task force to help create a memorial honoring those lost in the 2017 fires.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
3 Thieves Interrupted, Arrested In American Canyon: Police
Two men were caught at U-Haul, while a third suspect was caught trespassing inside a business lot, according to police.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
And The Good Egg Award Goes To ...
The Petaluma Downtown Association announced the Good Egg Award recipients and the Grand Marshal for the 2023 Butter and Egg Days Parade.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Community Health Fair Planned At Fuller Park In Napa
Napa County is hosting the free, family-friendly event to coincide with National Public Health Week.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead Near Rohnert Park City Limits
Preliminary information indicated the man took his own life, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Counterfeit Money Advisory Issued By Rohnert Park Police
"We believe there are other outstanding victims in our area."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run In Petaluma
Officers found the car a few blocks away from where the driver hit a retaining wall.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
East Bay Woman Accused Of Stealing $17K In Sunglasses From Napa Store
American Canyon police caught up with the woman as she drove down state Highway 29.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Woman Arrested After Stealing $17K In Sunglasses From Napa Store: ACPD
American Canyon police caught up with the woman as she drove down state Highway 29.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Woman Arrested, Concord Man Sought In Fatal Shooting: Police
A 19-year-old Martinez woman has been arrested and a 20-year-old Concord man is sought in a homicide investigation, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
1 Arrest Made, 1 Suspect Sought In Concord Homicide Investigation: PD
Sione "Ono" Amanaki, 20, of Concord, is sought in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday in Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Coroner IDs Person Killed When Tree Fell Onto Car In Walnut Creek
The fatality happened on Stanley Dollar Drive in Rosmoor, a senior living community.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Central San Seeks Board Member For Walnut Creek Area
The vacancy in the Division 3 seat representing the Walnut Creek area follows the recent passing of Board Member David R. Williams.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sheriff's Office Conducts Death Investigation Near Rohnert Park
A death was discovered in the area of Roberts Lake Road, outside of city limits, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
