Benicia, CA|News|
Feds Accuse Bay Area Nursing Home Owner, Chain In Kickback Scheme
"The payment of kickbacks to physicians for referrals turns patients into commodities that can be traded."
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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Martinez, CA|News|
Smoke, Fire Reported At Highway 4, I-680 In Martinez
The connector ramp to southbound Interstate Highway 680 was blocked by the blaze, CHP reported.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Fire At Burger King Causes $200K In Damages
The blaze, which remains under investigation, forced the restaurant to shut down.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Heat Wave Hits; Blackouts Possible; Pool Homes: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Hilltop Healdsburg Home With Pool, Jaw-Dropping Views: $2.99M
This artist's retreat is one of the few Healdsburg properties atop Fitch Mountain with views of Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley Estate Home With Pool, Spa, Cabernet Vineyard: $5M
French country charm and understated elegance abound at Chateau de Vie, a 2.2-acre vineyard property north of Calistoga.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Pool Home With White-Picket Fence, Spacious Deck: $1.29M
When not enjoying the Pebble-Tec pool with a diving board, waterfall and spa, relax on the wraparound deck with a gazebo.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Opens Cooling Center Amid Triple-Digit Temps
In Healdsburg, where Thursday is expected to be the hottest day, the city's cooling center has a pet-friendly area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Calistoga COVID Test Site Closes Amid Heat, Cooling Center Opens
LHI/OptumServe closed its COVID-19 testing site effective immediately because of the heat wave, while the cooling center opened at noon.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Toll Refunds; Fire Evacuations; French Pastry Heaven: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Whistleblower Hotline Launched In Sonoma County
Suspected fraud, waste or abuse within the Sonoma County government can now be reported anonymously.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Skyline Drive Fire: Evacuations Lifted In Vallejo
See a list of the evacuated areas. Others were ordered to shelter in place.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Firefighter Hurt, 2 Homes Damaged In Rohnert Park Structure Fire
Firefighters from multiple surrounding agencies responded to the two-alarm residential fire on Emily Avenue.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Heat Wave To Hit Benicia, Vallejo: Excessive Heat Warning Issued
The heat wave is expected to peak Thursday in Benicia and Vallejo.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
CHP To Host 'Start Smart' Class For Solano Teen Drivers, Parents
"Traffic collisions continue to be the leading cause of death for young people, age 15-20."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Teens ID'd In Fatal Crash; Hospitals Report No Cases: Patch PM
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County To Reopen Tuesday Alongside State: What To Know
Businesses can fully reopen and private gatherings are no longer limited in Sonoma County and the state of California. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Woman Who Died In US 101 Crash In Healdsburg
The woman was riding in a car with her son and grandson when the car veered onto the shoulder and hit a guardrail, the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Teens Identified In Double-Fatal Rohnert Park Crash
Two teen girls, 16 and 17 years old, died at the scene of a crash on Golf Course Drive at Roberts Lake Road.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
Smoke In Hercules, Rodeo, Crockett From Training Burns: Con Fire
The controlled burns are set to take place for the next several days, weather permitting, according to Con Fire and Rodeo-Hercules Fire.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
