Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Goes Under Flood Watch
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas, particularly in some of the creeks and rivers of Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, 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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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma, Sonoma County Under Flood Watch
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas, particularly in some of the creeks and rivers of Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park, Cotati Under Flood Watch
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas, particularly in some of the creeks and rivers of Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg, Sonoma County Under Flood Watch
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas, particularly in some of the creeks and rivers of Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Child's Body Found In Napa County In Oakland Homicide Investigation
Homicide investigators with the Oakland Police Department found the toddler's body in a rural part of Napa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
New Year’s Eve 2023 In Petaluma: Ball Drops, Champagne Toasts
There are plenty of ways for Petaluma residents to ring in 2023. Here's a guide to New Year's Eve events in Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
New Year's Eve In Rohnert Park, Cotati: Ball Drops, Champagne Toasts
There are plenty of ways for Rohnert Park and Cotati residents to ring in 2023. Here's a guide to New Year's Eve events in Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
New Year’s Eve 2023 In Healdsburg: Ball Drops, Celebratory Dinners
There are plenty of ways for Healdsburg residents to ring in 2023. Here's a guide to New Year's Eve in Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
4 New Officers Welcomed To CHP Napa Area
The officers graduated Dec. 16 from the California Highway Patrol Academy and are starting their careers in the Napa area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Trafficking 2 Females Out Of Sonoma County Hotel: Cops
A human trafficking investigation led officers to the hotel where they arrested the man and rescued two human trafficking victims.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Lamorinda; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Walnut Creek; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Concord; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Napa Valley; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Petaluma; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Rohnert Park, Cotati; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Atmospheric River Pummels Healdsburg; More Rain Coming
A major storm caused flooding, power outages, and high winds all over the Bay Area. More rain is expected through January.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Southwest Airlines Cancels Nearly 1K Bay Area Flights
Nationwide, over 4,000 flights were canceled Monday, more than 2,900 by Southwest Airlines alone.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
City Of Martinez Issues Weather Advisory
With weather forecasts anticipating several more days of wet weather, the city of Martinez on Monday issued a weather advisory.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa Receives Certificate Of Achievement From Government Finance Officers Association
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
