Martinez, CA|News|
Here's The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Martinez
Listed for $1.69 million, this beautiful, custom-built home is five years old.
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.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
New-Construction Napa Home: Spacious Single-Level With Views
This spacious three-bedroom, three-bath home under construction at Silverado Country Club is listed for $2.35 million.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Here's The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Healdsburg
Listed for $12.9 million, Jolie Vue is a 16-acre private estate with a lake and a boathouse just minutes from town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
PG&E Undergrounds Wires To Reduce Shutoff Impacts For 11K In SoCo
"This is a large targeted undergrounding job to help reduce the impacts of PSPS events on our customers in Sonoma County."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Sightings Confirmed Overnight In Petaluma: Police
Authorities are monitoring the lion's movements. Anyone who sees the lion should NOT approach it but should call 911, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Woman Embezzled $385K From Marin Employer: Federal Grand Jury
The 48-year-old is accused of embezzling a total of nearly $820,000 from two North Bay employers, including a Marin County hotel.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Use, Sale Of Fireworks Illegal In Benicia: Fire Department
"The Benicia Fire Department is concerned about the very real threat of open space fires caused by illegal fireworks."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Fatal Scooter Crash; Contractor Sting; Concert Series: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
City Of Rohnert Park Cancels 4th Of July Fireworks Show For 2021
The city's police chief answered questions about that and other firework-related issues in a live chat.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Geese Recovered From Discovery Bay Fuel Spill: U.S. Coast Guard
Two Canadian geese were reportedly exposed when 400 gallons of fuel leaked into the Delta, the Coast Guard said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Crews Contain Graton Fire To Residence, Some Vegetation
A fire on Vine Hill Road was contained early Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Woman Faces Federal Embezzlement, Bank Fraud Charges
The 48-year-old is accused of embezzling a total of nearly $820,000 from two North Bay employers, federal authorities said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Sting Targets Unlicensed Contractors, St. Helena Police Say
Citations were issued for 22 misdemeanor charges and the California Contractors State License Board filed 9 cases.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Drowning Victim ID'd; Fundraiser Brings Relief: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Dow Fire Doused In Crockett
The blaze broke out Sunday night near Interstate Highway 80.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Drowning Victim Was Visiting Family In Contra Costa County
The Napa County Sheriff's Office identified a man who drowned in Lake Berryessa as a Guatemalan citizen visiting relatives in San Pablo.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Lake Berryessa Drowning Victim Identified As Guatemalan Man
The Napa County Sheriff's Office identified a man who drowned in Lake Berryessa as a Guatemalan citizen visiting San Pablo relatives.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Bringing Concealed, Loaded Gun Into Pinole Bank
The suspect was found to have a loaded Glock semi-automatic pistol concealed on his person, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Crews Douse Brush Fire At Rohnert Park City Limits
With support from a Cal Fire air strike, the blaze was extinguished by firefighters from several Sonoma County agencies.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Iconic 'Surfhenge'; Turtle Trio; Sunset Over Palms: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California — in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
