Concord|News|
Concord City Hall Offices Closed During Power Outage
"Thank you for your patience as we await having power restored to City Hall buildings at 1950 Parkside Drive."
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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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Several Thousand Remain Without Power In Contra Costa County
Areas still impacted by storm-related outages Wednesday included parts of Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Moraga and other cities.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Threat Of Violence Investigated At Petaluma High School: Police
The threat of violence was made on a shared document being used by students in a classroom, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Storm Knocks Down Trees, Power Lines Across Napa County
High winds and saturated soil caused several downed trees across roadways, into power lines, and even into homes.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Storm-Related Outages Impact More Than 7K In Concord
Across the Bay Area, at least 275,000 PG&E customers were impacted by weather-related power outages.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Storm-Related Outages Impact More Than 9K In Martinez Area
Across the Bay Area, at least 275,000 PG&E customers were impacted by weather-related power outages.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Storm-Related Outages Impact At Least 2,500 In Lamorinda
Across the Bay Area, at least 275,000 PG&E customers were impacted by weather-related power outages.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Storm Knocks Down Trees, Power Lines Citywide In Walnut Creek: Police
Police urged community members to use caution and avoid the roadways if possible.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Flood Warning, Advisory Issued For Sonoma County
The National Weather Service extended a flood warning through Wednesday morning for parts of Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Tiny Home Resident Displaced By Fire At Petaluma People's Village
"The sprinkler system and corresponding alarm bell notified the residents and gave them time to evacuate safely."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Wet Weather Promotes Mushroom Growth, Some Deadly, In East Bay Parks
Collecting any mushrooms in East Bay Regional Parks is not allowed.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa To Close Oxbow Bypass Flood Gates Monday, March 13
The flood gates crossing McKinstry Street are closed when the river is projected to overflow into the Oxbow Bypass area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Lamorinda Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Walnut Creek Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Concord Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Martinez Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Napa County Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Petaluma Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In RP, Cotati Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Storm Expected To Arrive In Healdsburg Overnight
The incoming storm is "a direct threat to life and property," the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek and Kim Harris, Patch Staff