Lamorinda, CA|News|
DEA Take-Back Day: Where To Drop Off In Lamorinda
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is accepting unwanted prescription medications at seven sites, including in Lafayette and Orinda.
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
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Person Robbed At Gunpoint During Pre-Arranged Meetup In Walnut Creek
The victim was selling items and arranged to meet a buyer who turned up with a gun, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Early-Morning Fire Destroys Mobile Home In South Santa Rosa
Firefighters found one home completely on fire, with homes on each side threatened by flames and a car starting to burn.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg's Johnson Street Closed Oct. 31 For Safe Trick-Or-Treating
See a map of the closure, which starts at 4 p.m. and continues until 9:30 p.m. Halloween night.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Vape Sales Banned, Cigarettes $10 In Sonoma County Under New Ordinance
Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of multiple changes to the county's tobacco retail license ordinance.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Supervisors Make Committee, Commission Appointments
Board and commission appointments are made throughout the year, depending on vacancies.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg To Close Roads For Día de Muertos Celebration
Road closures start at 7 a.m. Sunday and the event opens to the public at noon at Healdsburg Plaza.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Car Fire Erupts, Starts Spreading To Petaluma Home
It was the first of two fires within two days in Petaluma where a properly functioning fire sprinkler system kept the damage to a minimum.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Golf Cart Catches Fire Inside Garage Of Petaluma Apartment Home
The residents said they heard a loud pop and went downstairs to find their golf cart in flames.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Armored Truck Shears Power Pole Near Rohnert Park: CHP
The collision was followed by a power outage. The money truck had to be towed from the scene.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Police Investigating Vandalism To Statues In Cloverdale
"These acts not only deface our cultural heritage but also disrupt the sense of security and pride that we take in our community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Wildlife Conservation Commission Announces Grant Awards
In total, nearly $60,000 in grants was awarded to eight organizations for projects that focus on various aspects of wildlife conservation.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Ygnacio High's Joseph Alavarico Named A California Teacher Of The Year
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District robotics teacher was recognized as one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Library Awarded $9.9M Grant For New Library
"This grant will help bring a state-of-the-art, standalone library and more open hours to a large, growing community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Contra Costa County Library Awarded $9.9M Grant For New Library
"This grant will help bring a state-of-the-art, standalone library and more open hours to a large, growing community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Library Awarded $9.9M Grant For New Library
"This grant will help bring a state-of-the-art, standalone library and more open hours to a large, growing community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Library Awarded $9.9M Grant For New Library
"This grant will help bring a state-of-the-art, standalone library and more open hours to a large, growing community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Senior Center Offers New Amenities, Programs For Active Seniors
The newly remodeled facility provides seniors with a welcoming environment where they can participate in various recreational activities.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Heavy Traffic Expected Wednesday Near SRPD's Trunk Or Treat
The drive-thru event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building parking lot.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park Man Accused In Stabbing As His 2 Young Kids Witnessed: PD
The 37-year-old man turned himself in to Petaluma police and was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and stabbing a man in the face.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
