Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In Walnut Creek This Holiday Season
You better not cry, you better not pout, because Santa is taking his sleigh all over the Central County area within the next few days.
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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Concord|News|
Where To See Santa In Concord This Holiday Season
You better not cry, you better not pout, because Santa is taking his sleigh all over the Central County area within the next few days.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In Martinez This Holiday Season
You better not cry, you better not pout, because Santa is taking his sleigh all over the Contra Costa area within the next few days.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Watch: Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Silva Gives Final Update For 2023
See updates on the city's Tree Lighting Ceremony and other upcoming holiday events; City Council recruitment, and more.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Nature Finds A Way | Enjoying The Carlsbad Sunset: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Annual Hydrant Flushing To Begin In Napa: What To Know
"To sustain our high water quality, we must perform flushing activities each year."
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Martinez, CA|News|
County Probation Offices Host Toys For Tots Drop-Off Sites
Community members are encouraged to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to any of the four locations.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Hope Hospice Merges With By The Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care
The three organizations are among the longest-standing not-for-profit hospices in California.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri To Volunteer As Salvation Army Bellringer
Fieri will man a red kettle Saturday in what has become a holiday tradition for the Food Network star. See a video of Fieri from last year.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In, Around Napa Valley This Holiday Season
A guide to photos-with-Santa events in and around Napa Valley. Some are near, some are kinda far. Some are free, some have a fee.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In, Around Petaluma This Holiday Season
A guide to photos with Santa in and around Petaluma. Some are near, some are kinda far. Some are free, some have a fee.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In, Around Rohnert Park, Cotati This Holiday Season
A guide to photos with Santa in and around Rohnert Park and Cotati. Some are near, some are kinda far. Some are free, some have a fee.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In, Around Healdsburg This Christmas Season
A guide to photos-with-Santa events in and around Healdsburg. Some are near, some are kinda far. Some are free, while others have a fee.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County To Hold Meetings On Proposed Cannabis Program Update
The meetings could result in proposals to expand, restrict or eliminate cannabis land uses and streamline the cannabis permitting process.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
13 CA Restaurants Among Best New Eateries In America: New List
These California restaurants were named among the 50 best new eateries in America this year by the magazine Esquire. See the list here.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Knives Recovered In 2 Incidents At Santa Rosa Schools: Police
A student suffered several cuts in the first incident, a gang fight. The second incident involved a credible tip that a student had a knife.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Refinery Reports Flaring After 'Operational Incident'
UPDATED: Intermittent flaring was expected to continue while employees worked to address the issues, Martinez Refining Company said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Weeknight Lane Closures Begin On Highway 29 In Napa
The lane closures are in place for two weeks. Additionally, motorists must detour at the southbound Highway 221/29 junction.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
37th Annual Occidental Holiday Crafts Faire To Feature 30+ Vendors
"A great way to spend the day, support local artists, and build community while celebrating the season."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Jennifer Rose Joins Poetry Inn As Hotel Manager
The wine country hospitality veteran first came to work in Napa Valley in 1995 for a role at the Culinary Institute of America.
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