Petaluma, CA|News|
Former Sonoma County Employee Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges: Report
A 44-year-old woman has been charged with 12 felonies related to the sexual abuse of a young girl.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
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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.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
How NorCal Residents Can Help Those Impacted By LA Wildfires
Northern California residents wishing to help their neighbors to the south can consider these options.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART Seeks Applicants For Citizens Oversight Committee
Four positions are vacant on the nine-member advisory committee.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Historic All-Female Napa County Board Of Supervisors Takes Office
The five-member board held its inaugural meeting this week.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Highway 37 Widening Is Focus Of Public Meeting
The discussion will center on an environmental report conducted for the widening project.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
2 Sought In Safeway Alcohol Robbery At Gunpoint: Walnut Creek PD
A man and a woman in a white BMW are sought in the robbery.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Under Wind Advisory; Outages Possible
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph may result in down limbs and power outages, the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Highway 37 Closures To Continue Through January
Caltrans is conducting nightly sea-level rise mitigation work on eastbound SR-37.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Under Wind Advisory; Outages Possible
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph may result in down limbs and power outages, the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Under Wind Advisory; Outages Possible
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph may result in down limbs and power outages, the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Under Wind Advisory; Outages Possible
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph may result in down limbs and power outages, the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Under Wind Advisory; Outages Possible
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph may result in down limbs and power outages, the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Under Wind Advisory; Outages Possible
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph may result in down limbs and power outages, the National Weather Service said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
New Raley's Grant Program To Benefit Smaller Napa County Food Banks
Local food banks are encouraged to apply for grants that start at $5,000.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
New Raley's Grant Program To Benefit Contra Costa Food Pantries
Local food banks and pantries are encouraged to apply for grants that start at $5,000.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Opening Soon: Sweet Maple Bringing Millionaire's Bacon To Walnut Creek
The Walnut Creek location has been in the works since 2022. Here's the latest on when it is supposed to open.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
New Raley's Grant Program To Benefit Smaller Sonoma County Food Banks
Local food banks are encouraged to apply for grants that start at $5,000.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Fire District: Prescribed Burns Planned Near Moraga
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District plans to burn piles four days this week as long as the air quality if favorable.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Utilities Director Phil Brun Retires After 28-Year Career With City
Notably, after the 2014 earthquake, he orchestrated a rapid response repairing 110 water leaks in six days—a feat described as "the dance."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Whale Sightings | Golden Hour | Ohlone People Sculpture: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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