Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
1 Dead, 9 Injured In 13-Vehicle Crash On Highway 12 In Santa Rosa
Cars stopped in traffic were turned around or moved off the freeway through a break in the fence.
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- 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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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Transient Causes Disturbance In Public Gym, Arrested: Police
The incident happened at Fitness 19 in American Canyon.
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Concord|News|
Concord CERT To Host Stop The Bleed Training
Stop The Bleed is an initiative to train the public on controlling life-threatening bleeding in serious accidents or disasters.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Police Department Welcomes 4 New Officers
The officers are among 48 who graduated with the 200th class of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Basic Training Academy.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
$2.6M Grant Awarded For New Mt. Diablo Education, Visitor Center
The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association received the grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Gulch Fire Destroys Home, Outbuildings In Bay Area
Four structures, including one home, were lost to Wednesday's fire, Cal Fire reported.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Crown Fire Contained In Fountaingrove
The Santa Rosa Fire Department said the vegetation fire threatened no structures.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Halts Enforcement Of All-Electric Building Code
The county's decision follows a federal court ruling in the California Restaurant Association vs. City of Berkeley case.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Aero Offering LA-Napa Flights For Harvest Season
Guests on the semi-private jet —the only scheduled service between Los Angeles and Napa — can enjoy a weekend in wine country this fall.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Pet Bunny, Other Items Taken By Thieves In Rash Of Burglaries: Police
Police said the bunny and several items were stolen in a rash of thefts from the Cerro Sonoma and South Gate neighborhoods in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
More Bike Turnouts Installed In Memory Of Lamorinda Resident
More than 300 people donated funds to create the turnouts inspired by legendary cyclist Joe Shami.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Maison Healdsburg Hosting Pop-Up For New Restaurant, Winnie's
Here's what to know to know about the pop-up happening this weekend.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
More Bike Turnouts Installed, Inspired By 'The Legend Of Mt. Diablo'
The second phase of the project in memory of Joe Shami started in June and has been completed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops Are Back In Napa
Hear from regional experts, ask questions, get helpful literature and water-saving tools, and perhaps come away with a door prize.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Door-To-Door Inspections Prompted By Return Of Invasive Mosquito
It is the first known Aedes aegypti mosquito in Contra Costa County in two years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Photos: St. Helena Teen Receives City's 1st Community In Action Award
The efforts of Lucy Janev, now a freshman at St. Helena High School, led to recent improvements at Kearney Street and Madrona Avenue.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Electric Car Sparks Fire In Hunsaker Canyon
Smoke in the Lafayette area was from a fire on Hunsaker Canyon Road, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned Labor Day Weekend In Petaluma
Petaluma police released the results of a DUI patrol held last weekend and announced the department's plans for a checkpoint this weekend.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Approved: What To Know, How To Get One In CA
The vaccine, which will be available soon, is said to target recent COVID strains that contributed to a summer surge nationwide.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Here Are The Top Labor Day Travel Destinations 2024
With more people expected to travel this year than last year, AAA has four tips for travelers.
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