Concord|News|
Contra Costa Man Faces Charges For 3D-Printed Machine Gun
Authorities allege the 21-year-old used a 3D-printer to convert a Glock-style gun to a machine gun — illegal under federal law to possess.
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's Super Bloom': Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Suisun City, CA|News|
Man, Woman Found Dead In Fairfield Home: Police
The discovery was made when officers responded to reports of two injured people inside the home.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Dry Cleaning Business
Dispatchers received multiple calls about the fire in the Calistoga Road shopping center off state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Storm Related-Outages: PG&E Uses AI To Help Prepare
Part of PG&E's preparation for the storm includes the use of AI to enhance outage prediction models to better align crews and resources.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Supervisors Appoint Interim Health Director
Dr. Ori Tzvieli will take on the role as the search is conducted for a permanent CEO and health director for Contra Costa Health.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Holocaust Survivor Dies 1 Month Before Liberation Celebration
Calistoga resident Nick Hope, who turned 100 last September, was looking forward to reconnecting with other survivors next month.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Becky Salato Named North Coast Woman Of The Year
California State Senate Leader Mike McGuire presented Salato with a resolution during the Senate's annual Woman of the Year ceremony.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Conord Students Invited To Enter Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier announced the deadline for high school artists to submit their original pieces.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Students Invited To Enter Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier announced the deadline for high school artists to submit their original pieces.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Students Invited To Enter Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier announced the deadline for high school artists to submit their original pieces.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Trio With $3K In Stolen Nike Merchandise Leads Cops On Chase: PD
Police said the juvenile driver, an 18-year-old and another minor had merchandise traced to Nike stores in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Weather Phenomenon | Colorful Houseboats | Stately Tree: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Cheerful Cherry Blossoms: Malibu Photo Of The Day
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Suisun City, CA|News|
North Bay Couple Marks 67-Year Wedding Anniversary
Their story is one of love, partnership and the power of a simple "hello."
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Stately Oak Tree Glistens In The Sun: Photo Of The Day
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Emergency Drill Underway In Napa County
"Expect to see emergency responders in action—this is only a simulation to enhance preparedness and teamwork between jurisdictions."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
2 Arrested For Gang-Related Graffiti Around Healdsburg: Police
A 23-year-old Willits man and a 17-year-old boy from Windsor were caught in the act, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Sonoma Valley Girls Soccer's Hopes Dashed In Round 1 Playoff Loss
The Dragons traveled to Atherton to take on Sacred Heart Prep in the first round of the CIF NorCal Girls Soccer Championships.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Sacred Heart Prep Girls Soccer Advances To Regional Championship Game
The third year could be a charm for the Gators after playoff losses in the last two seasons.
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