Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Under Flood Advisory; Several Roads Closed
A National Weather Service flood advisory was extended through Monday evening for Petaluma and Sonoma County.
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.
Posting Activity
San Francisco, CA|News|
Floods, School Closures, Power Outages: Storm Wallops Northern CA
President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for 16 California counties amid a "relentless parade of atmospheric rivers."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Lucky Rainbow | Western Bluebirds | Skimming In SoCal: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
$190K Raised For Family Of CA Boy, 2, Killed By Falling Tree In Storm
Aeon Tocchini, 2, died Wednesday evening when a redwood tree fell onto his home in rural Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Lamorinda, Contra Costa
Lamorinda is expected to see rain for 10 straight days. Here's when the next flood watch and wind advisory are set to take effect.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Walnut Creek, Contra Costa
Walnut Creek is expected to see rain for 10 straight days. Here's when the next flood watch and wind advisory are set to take effect.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
More Storms Stalk Concord, Contra Costa
Concord is expected to see rain for 10 straight days. Here's when the next flood watch and wind advisory are set to take effect.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Martinez, Contra Costa
Martinez is expected to see rain for 10 straight days. Here's when the next flood watch and wind advisory are set to take effect.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Napa County; Flood Watch, Wind Advisory Issued
Napa Valley is expected to see rain for 10 straight days.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Bank Robber Nabbed, Police Say
The suspect in the bank robbery was wanted for questioning in several other robberies in Northern California, Napa police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Petaluma, Sonoma County
Another flood watch has been issued. Petaluma is expected to see rain for 11 straight days.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sonoma County
Another flood watch has been issued. Rohnert Park and Cotati are expected to see rain for 10 straight days starting Saturday.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
More Storms Stalk Healdsburg, Sonoma County
Healdsburg is expected to see rain for 11 straight days starting Saturday.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Public Works: 'Keeping Petaluma Safe During The Storm'
Here's how Public Works & Utilities helps keep Petaluma safe during storms.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Storm Update From Napa County Government
With the expected forecast for Sunday, the Oxbow Bypass flood gates are set to be closed again Saturday afternoon through Tuesday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Contra Costa Health Asks DA For Legal Action Against Martinez Refinery
A chemical release on Thanksgiving is at the center of the complaint.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Boat Sinks Amid Stormy Weather At Petaluma Harbor, Spills Fuel
Petaluma Fire crews worked during "peak wind and rain" to keep hazardous materials from spreading into the Petaluma River Watershed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
2 North Bay Deaths Caused By Storm
A 2-year-old Sonoma County boy and a 19-year-old Solano County woman died Wednesday in separate storm-related incidents, authorities said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Jail Escapee Back In Custody
The 39-year-old from Petaluma was on the lam for more than 48 hours.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Refinery Notifies Public Of Planned, Scheduled Flaring
Planned and non-planned intermittent flaring is expected as part of a maintenance project, the Martinez Refining Company said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
