Benicia, CA|News|
Fire Danger: Benicia Under Red Flag Warning
Here's why weather officials have called the first red flag warning of the year. View a map of the affected areas.
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|
Fire Danger: Sonoma County Hills Under Red Flag Warning
Here's why weather officials have called the first red flag warning of the year. View a map of the affected areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Fire Danger: Napa County Under Red Flag Warning
Here's why weather officials have called the first red flag warning of the year. View a map of the affected areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Driver Hits Car, Pole, Tree In Suspected DUI: Petaluma Police
A woman was hospitalized as was the driver, and the tree had to be cut down, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
School Spared From Closure; Fatal Crash; Cop Killers: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Northbound Red Top Road To Permanently Close At Hwy 12: Caltrans
The closure eliminates the left-turn movement from northbound Red Top Road to westbound state Highway 12 toward Napa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
Caltrans To Permanently Close Northbound Red Top Road At Hwy 12
The closure eliminates the left-turn movement from northbound Red Top Road to westbound state Highway 12 toward Napa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Stony Point Road: CHP
The fatal collision happened near a restaurant at Stony Point and Roblar roads.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
DUI Driver Who Ran Over 2-Year-Old Girl Sentenced To 6 Years
The toddler spent more than three weeks in the intensive care unit following the hit-and-run collision near Coddingtown Mall.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Driver Leads Cops On Chase, Crashes Into Business: Police
The Rohnert Park man suffered minor injuries in the incident, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Homicide Arrest; Bank Robber Caught; Pizza For Vaxers: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Gucci Fashion Mogul Lists Lavish Napa Valley Estate For $26.5M
Maria Manetti Shrem has called Villa Mille Rose —a 7,900-square-foot Tuscan villa on 19 acres in Oakville —home for more than three decades.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Unique Mid-Century In NorCal Wine Country Has Guest Tent: $1.58M
This retro, architectural gem with a "floating" roof comes fully furnished, as does the guest tent.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Suspect In Bank Robbery Arrested On Bus
The suspect, Porschia Napalan, 43, of San Francisco, was on the bus and had a bank bag containing the money, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Home With Perfect Curb Appeal: $975K
Stately columns, a spacious front porch, and upgraded siding and trim give this four-bedroom a polished look that extends inside.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
'Get A Vaccine, Get A Free Pizza': City Of Benicia
Benicia residents 16-24 years old who get vaccinated Wednesday will get a free pizza.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
I-80 Reopens After Brush Fire In Solano County
A car fire spread to vegetation along the freeway in Vallejo, prompting lane closures.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Stalker Convicted; Influencer Mom Charged; Plant Sale: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Sex Offender Convicted Of Stalking Napa County Women: DA
The 30-year-old man was a sex offender who failed to register in Napa County, the District Attorney said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
2 Arrested With Large Amount Of Fentanyl In Petaluma: PD
The two men from Redding were asleep in a stolen car, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
