San Ramon, CA|News|
Nominate Outstanding San Ramon Youth For County Hall Of Fame Awards
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
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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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Nominate Outstanding Walnut Creek Youth For County Hall Of Fame Awards
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Nominate Outstanding Concord Youth For County Hall Of Fame Awards
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Police Department Unveils New Patch Design
The design has a silver star with an American flag and an iconic fixture of Napa Valley scenery.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Nominate Outstanding Lamorinda Youth For County Hall Of Fame Awards
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Nominate Outstanding Martinez Youth For County Hall Of Fame
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Big Rig Crash Blocks Highway 1 In Sonoma County
A double-tanker fuel truck overturned on the northbound highway, requiring a hazmat crew and a full highway closure.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
'Healdsburg, You're Incredible': Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Checkpoint Nets 4 DUI Arrests, 12 Citations
The Petaluma and Santa Rosa police departments, California Highway Patrol, and California State Parks assisted with the Windsor checkpoint.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Prowler Assaults Woman, Breaks Into Several Petaluma Homes
A man from Montana is accused of assault with intent to commit sexual assault, false imprisonment, and multiple counts of burglary.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Man Uses WhatsApp To Solicit Sex From Minor, Cops Say
A 13-year-old student told their teacher about unwanted contact by an adult, prompting an investigation, the sheriff's office said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Novato Man Arrested For Child Sex Abuse Material: Marin County Sheriff
For seven months, the Marin County Sheriff's Office investigated the 50-year-old man for suspected child pornography.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Hike Concord Naval Weapons Station As Part of Discover Diablo Series
This year's Discover Diablo program has 36 free excursions in some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces — including in Concord.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|News|
Discover Diablo Free Public Series Coming To San Ramon In 2024
The Save Mount Diablo organization is offering 36 excursions in some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces — including in San Ramon.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Discover Diablo Free Public Series Coming To Danville In 2024
The Save Mount Diablo organization is offering 36 excursions on some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces — including in Danville.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Discover Diablo Series To Highlight Walnut Creek Open Spaces Areas
Save Mount Diablo is offering 36 excursions this year on some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces, with several in Walnut Creek.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Meetings To Focus On Heather Farm Aquatic, Community Centers
The city of Walnut Creek encourages community members to attend a meeting and get involved in the project.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Boy Scouts To Pick Up Christmas Trees In St. Helena, Calistoga
For St. Helena and Calistoga residents, here's what to know about tree pick-up day.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
BART Derailment Injures 9 People, Partially Shuts Down Highway 24
Trains were back up and running early Tuesday morning following the fiery New Year's Day derailment.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Pounding Waves |Wine Country Lights Up| Sidewalk Mosaic: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
