Petaluma, CA|News|
3rd Person Dies In Rural Sonoma County Jeep Crashes
A 49-year-old man was hospitalized since the crash but died, authorities 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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Across California, CA|News|
Strep A Linked To 2 U.S. Pediatric Deaths: What CA Parents Should Know
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn about the symptoms of the severe infections associated with the highly contagious strep A.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
'He Truly Cares About Children's Safety': Lamorinda Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Lamorinda.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver Near Concord Airport: CHP
The pedestrian was standing near her car when an unknown vehicle struck her, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Flaring Incident Draws County HazMat Response
Martinez Refining Company must now complete a 72-hour report on the flaring incident, county officials said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa Establishes Citywide Governance Policy For Elected Officials
The resolution affirms each Councilmember’s commitment to helping all Napa community members regardless of the district.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
East Bay Crumbl Cookies Franchises Accused Of Child Labor Violations
Three Contra Costa County stores were among 11 nationwide accused of violating child labor laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Santa Rosa Father, Son Identified In Fatal Sonoma County Jeep Crash
A 32-year-old Santa Rosa man and his 7-year-old son died in a Jeep crash Monday in rural Sonoma County northwest of Cazadero.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Driver Identified In Fatal Rohnert Park Crash
A 78-year-old Rohnert Park woman died in the collision on Golf Course Drive West.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Petaluma
The fatal collision happened on South McDowell Boulevard south of Berrydale Drive.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Here's How 'Bomb Cyclone' May Impact Flights From Bay Area: Report
The number of canceled flights is expected to climb through the holiday weekend as the storm wreaks havoc across the Midwest and Eastern US.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
1 Dead In Rohnert Park Crash
A 78-year-old woman from Rohnert Park died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
King Tides: Healdsburg Under Coastal Flood Advisory
The tides will take place from Thursday to Saturday with tides peaking on Friday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
King Tides: Coastal Flood Advisory Issued For Rohnert Park, Cotati
The tides will take place from Thursday to Saturday with tides peaking on Friday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
King Tides Forecast To Impact Petaluma; Coastal Flood Advisory Issued
The tides will take place from Thursday to Saturday with tides peaking on Friday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
King Tides Forecast To Impact Napa Area; Coastal Flood Advisory Issued
The tides will take place from Thursday to Saturday with tides peaking on Friday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
As Winter Solstice Arrives In Lamorinda, You May See Ursid Meteors Too
With the arrival of the December solstice, Wednesday is the darkest day of the year, but fans of long days can look at it in another way.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Winter Solstice Arrives In Walnut Creek; You May See Ursid Meteors Too
With the arrival of the December solstice, Wednesday is the darkest day of the year, but fans of long days can look at it in another way.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
As Winter Solstice Arrives In Concord, You May See Ursid Meteors Too
With the arrival of the December solstice, Wednesday is the darkest day of the year, but fans of long days can look at it in another way.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
As Winter Solstice Arrives In Martinez, You May See Ursid Meteors Too
With the arrival of the December solstice, Wednesday is the darkest day of the year, but fans of long days can look at it in another way.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff