Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Among America's 25 Richest Cities: Report
It is one of 11 Bay Area cities named the 25 wealthiest in the country based on median household income.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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- 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
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Workforce Challenges Discussed At Napa Chamber of Commerce Conference
The chamber's Economic Development Outlook Conference provided a crucial forum for the community to assess and address the challenges ahead.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Park District Recognizes Rep. DeSaulnier With Advocacy Award
The Radke Championing Advocacy Award is named for late Park District Board Member Ted Radke, who advanced state & federal support for parks.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2023 Predicted To Be Vintage Of A Lifetime In Napa Valley
Growers and winemakers’ patience with the long harvest was rewarded with an exceptional, age-worthy vintage.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Restaurants Awarded $5K Resilience Grants
They're among 77 in NorCal to receive the grant. All are independent; many are family legacies or represent lifelong dreams.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Restaurant Awarded $5K Resilience Grant
It was among 77 in NorCal to receive the grant. All are independent; many are family legacies or represent lifelong dreams.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Restaurant Awarded $5K Resilience Grant
It was among 77 in NorCal to receive the grant. All are independent; many are family legacies or represent lifelong dreams.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
3 Sonoma County Restaurants Awarded $5K Resilience Grants
The eateries were among 77 in NorCal to receive the grants. All are independent; many are family legacies or represent lifelong dreams.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
5 Napa Restaurants Awarded $5K Resilience Grants
The Napa eateries were among 77 in NorCal to receive the grants. All are independent; many are family legacies or represent lifelong dreams.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Police To Hold DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint In Petaluma
Officers will look for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment and check drivers for proper licensing, delaying motorists only momentarily,
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Guerneville Postmaster Lends Helping Hand Amid Holiday Shipping Rush
Postal customers were invited to stop in at the Guerneville Post Office for a meet-and-greet with their local postmaster, Cole Risley.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Experiences Economic Renaissance
"A vibrant economic development scene is unfolding and local business owners are at the forefront of its exciting transformation."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Bank Of America Location Among Nearly 30 Closures In Bay Area
The closures, which include financial centers and standalone ATMs, will continue throughout 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
St. Helena Bank Of America Location Among Nearly 30 Bay Area Closures
The closures, which include financial centers and standalone ATMs, will continue throughout 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Bank of America Closes Branches In Walnut Creek, Around Bay Area
The nearly 30 closures, which include financial centers and standalone ATMs, have already started and will continue throughout 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Bank Of America Branch Among Nearly 30 Closures In Bay Area
The closures, which include financial centers and standalone ATMs, will continue throughout 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Bank Of America Location Among Nearly 30 Closures In Bay Area
The closures, which include financial centers and standalone ATMs, will continue throughout 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized In Highway 116 Head-On Collision
The weekend crash involved a Mistsubish 3000GT and a Toyota 4-Runner, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Mount Diablo At Daybreak | December Daylilies Bloom: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park-Cotati Under Freeze Warning, Watch: NWS
The freeze warning and watch is for North Bay interior valleys. Here's how cold it's expected to get in Rohnert Park and Cotati.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
