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.
A Rohnert Park man turned himself in to Petaluma police and was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and stabbing a man in the face.
A mandatory boil water notice was issued for the Town of Yountville.
A crowd of about 100 people from Napa, Sonoma and beyond gathered to show their support for Israel and the Jewish community.
Shocked neighbors had nothing bad to say about Joseph Emerson who faces 83 attempted murder charges after the incident on an SF-bound plane.
These community leaders run a Healdsburg farm and ensure that 100 percent of what is raised gets distributed to their neighbors in need.
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The off-duty pilot on the San Francisco-bound plane was arrested and is being held on suspicion of 83 counts of attempted murder.
Police recovered $10K in merchandise believed stolen from Lululemon stores in Santa Rosa and Napa.
Police recovered $10K in merchandise believed stolen from Lululemon stores in Santa Rosa and Napa.
Police were investigating the incident and seeking at least two suspects who were wearing masks and hooded sweatshirts.
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It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Early Napa Valley names like Beringer, Krug, Greystone, Gagetta, To Kalon, Salmina appear in Vintage Festival photos shared by historians.
"By working to properly dispose of these unwanted items, we keep our households, and our environment, safe, clean and healthy."
The Lafayette Reservoir run is this Sunday. Here is what to know.
With car crashes the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, parents and teens are encouraged to talk this week about driving responsibly.
It was the first such award and will be given annually to students pursuing careers in business, politics or public service.
A survey asks Walnut Creek residents about architectural building styles and recreational pool amenities for the Heather Farm Park project.
