Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Sentenced To 23 Years In Napa Road Rage Shooting: DA
The victim underwent emergency surgery and survived, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said.
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|
1 Person Dies In Martinez Apartment Fire, 8 Displaced
CPR was performed for 40 minutes but unfortunately, the victim did not survive, a fire official said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Victim Identified In Fatal Petaluma House Fire
Two residents were able to escape the flames but told firefighters a third resident was still inside.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
'Grease' Coming To Miramonte High School Stage
Tickets are on sale now for the musical production featuring more than 80 cast, crew and band members.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Unlicensed Contractor Convicted Of Bilking Contra Costa Customers
Many of his victims fit a particular profile: often elderly and residing in affluent neighborhoods in Walnut Creek and Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County To Host Groundbreaking For New Jail
Construction began at the end of 2022 on the $133 million, 332-bed Napa County Replacement Detention Facility.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Sonoma County, Local Bee Farmer Partner To Bring Apiary To Healdsburg
"We’re pleased to announce this special community partnership to host honeybees on county land in Healdsburg."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Hospitalized In Head-On Collision On Hwy 29 In Napa County
A 53-year-old St. Helena man suffered moderate injuries and a 75-year-old Calistoga man suffered major injuries, the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Feds Charge Concord Man With Receipt Of Child Pornography
He was being investigated in connection with providing fentanyl to a minor when child porn was found on his cell phone, prosecutors said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Investigation Of High-Traffic Rohnert Park Hotel Room Leads To Arrest
Members of the COPS team arrested a woman on suspicion of drug possession with the intent to sell, the Rohnert Park DPS said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Government Offices Closed For Presidents Day
Most Napa County offices will be closed Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
FEMA To Open Center For Contra Costa Residents Impacted By Storms
The Disaster Recovery Center opens Wednesday in Danville. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park, Cotati Go Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and residents are urged to prepare now, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Goes Under Freeze Watch
The freeze watch will be in effect from at 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, and residents are urged to prepare, the NWS said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
