Healdsburg, CA|News|
Sonoma-Cutrer Acquired By Duckhorn In $400M Deal
The Duckhorn Portfolio based in St. Helena is purchasing Sonoma Cutrer from Brown-Forman, purveyor of Jack Daniel's products.
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|
Free Thanksgiving Meal Offered At St. Vincent De Paul Contra Costa
St. Vincent de Paul, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, and the Knights of Columbus of St. Ignatius Church are hosting the celebration.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
SSU Police, Community Organizations Partner For Holiday Drive
Help brighten the holidays for children in Rohnert Park and Cotati by dropping off a toy, warm clothing or food donation by Nov. 27.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
City Of Concord Hosting Annual Tree Lighting, Mayor's Sing-Along
This family-friendly event at Todos Santos Plaza includes a chance for families to get a photo with Santa Claus and feed the reindeer.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
When To Catch The SMART Holiday Express
A special toy drive is taking place aboard all SMART trains the same day the Holiday Express makes its North Bay debut with Santa Claus.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Pelican Prepares For Takeoff | Squirrel Fits In Pumpkin: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Housing Element Provides For 5,800 New Units Through 2031
The city housing element, which points out where in town the units could be built, has been approved by the state.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Lottery To Be Held For Brand New, 4-Bedroom Home In Concord
What a wonderful holiday this will be for an area family!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Holding Contra Costa Family Hostage Is Back In Jail: DA
He was sentenced to a mental health diversion program but became a fugitive Oct. 24 when he left the the program, authorities said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Gas Leak Reported In Healdsburg
Healdsburg police and fire personnel responded and corrected the problem.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
PG&E Rate Hike Will Cost You Hundreds Of Dollars Next Year
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 5-0 to approve the rate increase which will fund some undergrounding of powerlines.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies 90-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash
The Cotati resident died from injuries suffered in a crash Monday on U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Rain, Rain Not Going Away In Healdsburg
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in Healdsburg.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Outages Possible As Rain Continues To Soak Rohnert Park, Cotati
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in RP and Cotati, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Rain, Rain Not Going Away In Napa Valley; Outages Possible
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in Napa Valley, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Outages Possible As Rainy Days Continue In Martinez
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in Martinez, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Rain Not Yet Going Away In Lamorinda; Outages Possible
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in Lamorinda, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Outages Possible, Rain To Continue In Walnut Creek
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in Walnut Creek, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Rain To Continue, Outages Possible In Concord
Here's how long the rain is expected to remain in Concord, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Power Outage Impacts Petaluma Traffic Lights
Dust and dirt build up all year, so the season's first rain can turn it into mud causing possible outages and even pole fires, PG&E said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
