Napa Valley, CA|News|
Thousands Still Without Power In Napa County After Atmospheric River
PG&E has already restored power to about 1 million of its customers impacted by the most recent storm.
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
Reach her at maggie.fusek@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
North Bay Storm-Related Road Closures: Caltrans List
With a coastal flood advisory in effect daily, many of these storm-related closures may continue.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Storm Damages 7 Buildings In Contra Costa, Leaves 20K Without Power
The peak wind gust in Contra Costa County was 81 mph. Con Fire's 911 Regional Center dispatched units to over 60 weather-related incidents.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
2 Masked Men Rob, Kidnap Petaluma Man: Police
The victim told police two men ordered him to drive them in his car. They told him when to stop and then they got out and ran off
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
700K+ Without Power In Wake Of Atmospheric River's 100+ MPH Winds
Power outages were widespread as winds topped 100 mph in some parts of the Bay Area. Monday brought rain, floods & chance of thunderstorms.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Man Convicted In High-Speed Chase Through Contra Costa County
Artis Chavez Crenshaw, 33, led officers on a 23-mile chase for 16 minutes in a stolen car.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
MLK Essay Contest Open To Napa County Youth
Middle and high school students in Napa County have until Feb. 9 to submit their essays. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Valentine's Day Destination Weddings Offered By Contra Costa County
The county will perform 16 civil ceremonies at the Cobra Experience Museum. Couples can have up to 20 guests.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Serial Bay Area Burglar Took $300K In Property From Homes: Cops
Detectives were working to identify the items stolen and return them to their rightful owners.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Sun Halo | Giraffe Family | Iconic Palace: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
'Not The Equal Of It Anywhere On Earth': 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|
Bay Area Tornado Caught On Camera: Report
"The video appears to be authentic and we're doing our due diligence to confirm," the National Weather Service told Patch.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Watch: Giant Mural Is Walnut Creek's Newest Public Art
The mural "Where's Walnut Creek" is artist Nigel Sussman's take on "Where's Waldo."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State University Professor Daniel Crocker Receives Wang Family Excellence Award
Crocker's award cites his nearly unparalleled record for successful research funding, and how he transformed the biology department.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Double Rainbow + Cycling Mount Diablo: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Earns Prohousing Designation From State Of California
Two other Bay Area cities also earned the distinction this week.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Flood Warning Issued For Sonoma County
"It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Lakeville Highway Reopens After Fatal Crash In Petaluma
State Highway 116 was closed from Frates Road to Browns Lane as emergency personnel responded.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Inclement Weather: Caltrans Cancels Weekend Hwy 12 Closures At US-101
"Even if the rain abates before the weekend, the wet weather in the upcoming days will hinder preparations for the large-scale work."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County's Belia Ramos To Lead Association Of Bay Area Governments
Ramos is only the second Napa County official to lead the regional planning agency for the Bay Area’s nine counties and 101 cities.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
