Temecula, CA|News|
Photo Of The Day: It's Chardonnay, Baby!
Have a recent photo to share? Your work could be featured on Patch.
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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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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Supervisors Make 2 Appointments To County Boards, Commissions
Currently, there are vacancies on 13 county Napa County boards, commissions and committees.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
JSX Charter Jet To Serve Napa County Airport
Flights will operate four days a week between Napa and two Southern California airports.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
'Beautiful Temecula': Photo Of The Day
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Photos: Cotati Sisters Crowned Cutest Little Chicks In Town
The Jenkins sisters, Aniya, 2, and her big sister, Aurora, 3, stole the judges' hearts. Congratulations, girls!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Rotary Club Announces Dramatic Changes To Scholarship Program
The Rotary Club of Healdsburg selected 10 recipients from an outstanding group of well-qualified, deserving applicants this year.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Exposes Himself To Children At Bounce House: Police
At the time, the Petaluma Butter and Egg Days Festival was taking place in the downtown area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pleasant Hill, CA|News|
Pleasant Hill Tobacco Truck Robbers Charged With Multiple Crimes: DA
Eleven members of an Antioch-Pittsburg gang are believed responsible for organized thefts and other crimes in Contra Costa and the Bay Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Contra Costa Criminal Street Gang Charged In Regional Crime Spree: DA
Eleven members of an Antioch-Pittsburg gang are believed responsible for organized thefts and other crimes in Contra Costa and the Bay Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Gang Members Charged In Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Retail Thefts: DA
Eleven members of an Antioch-Pittsburg gang are accused in a string of thefts and robberies that took place over the last several months.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Birding At Santee Lakes: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Purple Haze | The Milky Way From Yosemite | Happy Easter: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Temecula, CA|News|
Purple Haze: Temecula Valley Photo Of The Day
Have a recent photo to share? Your work could be featured on Patch.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County Fair Cancels Live Horse Racing For 2025
The difficult decision follows the cancellation of live horse racing in the Northern Circuit of California.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Announces Public Forum, Survey In Search For Next Police Chief
Public forums are scheduled and the survey is online in English and Spanish.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Humane Celebrates 2 Years of Dog Training, Community Impact
The community is invited to a birthday celebration featuring a tail-wagging lineup of activities.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Victim Injured In Attempted Robbery, Walnut Creek Police Say
The suspects remained outstanding this week.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Parade: Road Closures, Alcohol Regulations
With several thousand expected, police recommend using public transit, carpooling or riding bicycles to the event. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
East Bay Woman Named CEO Of Girl Scouts Northern California
"With a presence in 19 counties, we are committed to ensuring that every girl can grow into a confident leader."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
4 Teens Arrested In 'Gang-Motivated' Stabbing: Police
There was no evidence the two stabbing victims were associated with a gang, Santa Rosa police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
