Lamorinda, CA|News|
Have Coffee With A Lafayette Cop
The Lafayette Police Department invites residents to have coffee with a cop.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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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Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Sonoma, Napa Counties To Test Alert, Warning System
A test of the federal WEA system is planned next week for the SON-6F4 evacuation zone in Sonoma Valley, near the Sonoma-Napa county line.
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Concord|News|
Concord Police Retire Last 'Crown Vic'
It marks the end of an era for the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Dog Killed In Duplex Fire, 6 Others Spared
Most of the dogs spared were puppies, a Santa Rosa Fire Department battalion chief said.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Resident Trapped When Tree Falls Into House
A building inspector ruled the home uninhabitable.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Rare Opportunity To Own 2 Historic Petaluma Homes For $2.49M
The stately mansion at 8 Keller St. and charming cottage at 10 Keller St. belonged to the Cavanaghs, a founding Petaluma family.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Cow Disrupts Traffic Near Petaluma
Beware of a white-and-black bovine in the roadway.
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Suisun City, CA|News|
Wild Turkey On St. Paddy's Day: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Huntington Beach, CA|News|
Rainbow Over Huntington Beach: Photo Of The Day
Did you see the rainbow Tuesday?
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Across California, CA|News|
Scenic Mustard Bloom | Pup Patrol | Summer-Like Day: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Malibu, CA|News|
A Summer-like Day At Zuma Beach: Photo
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Scenic Healdsburg Mustard Bloom: Photo Of The Day
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccination, Awareness
With cases rising nationally, Bay Area residents are urged to check their vaccination status and know the signs—especially if traveling.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
CHP Investigates Fatal Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda
One of the drivers was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from his car, the California Highway Patrol said.
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Concord|News|
2 Women Charged With Animal Cruelty
The women are accused of kicking a dog, sending it flying.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Here's When The Windsor SMART Station Will Open
Testing is planned for much of April as SMART prepares for the opening. Here's what to know.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Bottle Of Napa Valley Wine Fetches $225K At Auction
The 2021 Markham Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was acquired by a group of bidders including rap artist 50 Cent.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Puppy Love: Photo Of The Day
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Petaluma, CA|News|
DUI Suspect Cuffed After 3-Mile Pursuit, Crash, Chase Into Woods: Cops
Officers initially responded to reports of a possibly intoxicated driver in the drive-thru line of a fast food restaurant.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Police Warn Of Scam Targeting Chinese-American Residents
Unidentified callers speaking Mandarin are phoning Chinese and Chinese-Americans and identifying themselves as "Chinese police."
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