Benicia, CA|News|
2 Overnight Closures This Week On I-80 In Solano County
Eastbound I-80 will close at Red Top Road and westbound I-80 will close at I-680.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Maggie Avants, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
An award-winning copy editor and journalist, Maggie Avants' experience in the news business goes back to when she had a paper route in sixth grade. She would go 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, Maggie has been invited back to her alma mater to mentor new journalists.
Reach her at maggie.avants@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Sonoma County Winery Events: Draft Ordinance Published
"This draft is the culmination of years of outreach and engagement with stakeholders and communities across the county."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Brush Fire Briefly Closes Lakeville Highway In Sonoma County
The fire broke out about a mile north of state Highway 37.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Winegrape Crop Value Down 50% Amid Fires, Pandemic
Total winegrape crop value in 2020 was down $476.56 million from 2019, according to Napa County's Agricultural Crop Report released Tuesday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Big Rig, SUV Collide On Lakeville Highway: CHP
The semi-truck hit a guardrail and landed in the dirt alongside the roadway, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Fireworks Canceled; Bank Robbery; Live Theater: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Dutcher Fire: Cal Fire Responds To Vegetation Blaze In Cloverdale
The fire broke out Monday afternoon near the 24000 block of Dutcher Creek Road.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Bank Robbed In Rohnert Park, Police Say
Police released a surveillance image of the suspect who wore a camouflage jacket with a bright orange liner.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Waterbird Fire Knocked Down In Martinez
The wind-driven vegetation fire broke out north of I-680 near Waterbird Way, Con Fire said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Fourth Of July Fireworks, Torchlight Parade Canceled In Benicia
The city said it has been waiting for guidance from the Governor's Office but wants to give families time to prepare for other celebrations.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
'Delivery Van Loaded With Bread' Goes Off Silverado Trail: CHP
Around 6:30 a.m. Monday, CHP got word of a "3/4-ton delivery van loaded with bread 15-20 feet off the roadway."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Crash Slows Traffic On SR-29 In American Canyon: Sheriff's Office
Traffic was delayed on northbound and southbound state Highway 29, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Sun Halo | Magnificent Mural | Supermoon: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California — in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Church Fire Caused By Person Sleeping In Crawlspace: Con Fire
Con Fire investigators ruled out all other possible ignition sources of the fire at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Bear Sighting; 'Odorous' Facility; Scholarship Winners: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
2 Sonoma County Students Named National Merit Scholars
From a field of 16,000 finalists, the two local students were among 2,500 chosen to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Resident Named National Merit Scholar
From a field of 16,000 finalists, the College Park High School student was among 2,500 chosen to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Napa Students Named National Merit Scholars
From a field of 16,000 finalists, two Napa students were among 2,500 chosen to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Sheriff's Office Distributes Evacuation Tags At Drive-Thru Events
"We’ve learned that seconds can count during evacuations and we are excited to bring this new time-saving tool to our residents."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Get Your Sonoma County Evacuation Tag At Drive-Thru Distribution
"We’ve learned that seconds can count during evacuations and we are excited to bring this new time-saving tool to our residents."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff