Petaluma, CA|News|
Missing 101-Year-Old Man Found, Police Say
The public and other law enforcement agencies were asked to be on the lookout for the man and his car, a white Subaru Legacy sedan.
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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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Valentine's Day Advisory: Metallic Balloons Can Spark Outages
Sparks — and not just the romantic kind — can fly on Feb. 14 if helium-filled metallic balloons are not secured and float into powerlines.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Supervisors Make Historic Appointment To Napa County Housing Commission
For the first time in the county's history, a representative of the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation will serve on the housing commission.
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Concord|News|
Friends, Family Raise Memorial Funds For 22-Year-Old Oakley Man
More than $5,200 in donations have been made for funeral expenses for Andres Hernandez, "beloved son, brother and friend."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Crash, Roadwork Delay Traffic On Hwy 221 In Napa
One lane of the highway was closed for emergency roadwork and a collision was reported near the work zone.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Holding 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
The event commemorating the Year of the Dragon will be held at Healdsburg Plaza.
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Concord|News|
Crash On Highway 242 In Concord Causes Delays
The left lane was blocked, causing traffic to back up during the morning commute.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Has New, Larger Ballot Box At City Hall
The new box is in addition to the existing box and has twice the capacity, City Manager Dan Buckshi said.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Groundbreaking Held At Foley Family Community Pavilion
The property once used for fruit and nut packing and distribution by companies including Del Monte has sat vacant since the mid-2000s.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Boy Airlifted From Remote Sonoma County Crash Site
There were multiple victims and the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Henry-1 helicopter crew believed the boy was the most critically injured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Seeks Input On Possible Ban On Single-Use Food Containers
The Napa County Climate Action Committee has released a draft of its proposed ordinance regarding the ban of styrofoam food containers.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Victims Identified In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Near Antioch
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified two drivers who collided head-on and died.
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Concord|News|
1 Person Dies In Crash On Highway 242 Near Concord
The driver was identified Monday by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Car Theft Goes Wrong, 1 Arrested
A Clearlake woman remained jailed this week following the incident.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Car Fire Investigated In Petaluma
Investigators with the Petaluma Fire Department found signs an accelerant was possibly used.
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Across California, CA|News|
Winning Sunset | Mother Hen + Chicks | Peacock On Stroll: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Novato, CA|News|
Sun Disappears Behind Mt. Tam: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Fatal Collision Prompts Safety Improvements On Lakeville Highway
The interim improvements will be installed next week, starting Monday, and will remain in place until a permanent solution is implemented.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Danville Student Wins $500 In Shark Tank Youth Competition
Prize money of $1,750 was split three ways between the first-, second- and third-place winners.
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San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon Students Win Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition
Two students from San Ramon and one from Danville shared $1,750 in prizes when they won first, second and third places.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff