Concord|News|
Person Found Dead At Scene Of Concord Fire
Firefighters arrived to find a small fire and a person's body.
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Weather Service Explains Illuminated SoCo Skies: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
CHP: Freeway Shooting Victim Was Uninvolved, Not Intended Target
The California Highway Patrol was working to identify the suspects and a potential motive in the shooting that shut down westbound SR-24.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Woman Had BAC 3 Times The Legal Limit, Hit Street Sign: Police
Police thanked the community member who called this one in, protecting those involved and "countless others at risk."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
DA: 'Justice Was Not Served' In Judge's Sentence
A Sonoma County man who pleaded guilty to sexually battering a woman was sentenced to probation rather than nine years in state prison.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
CHP Shuts Down Highway 24 Westbound In Lamorinda
The agency said it was investigating a possible freeway shooting.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
See Map Of Petaluma Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Notably, there are no red areas on the map for Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County Teacher, Coach Accused Of Lewd Acts With Student
The 34-year-old man works as a teacher in Santa Rosa and a coach in Rohnert Park.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
See Map Of Healdsburg's Fire Hazard Severity Zones
The public can give feedback on the maps recently released by Cal Fire. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Students Can Apply For STEM Scholarship From PG&E Foundation
"These essential professions help power the state's clean energy progress, ultimately benefitting all Californians."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Students Can Apply For STEM Scholarship From PG&E
"These essential professions help power the state's clean energy progress, ultimately benefitting all Californians."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Students Can Apply For STEM Scholarship From PG&E
"These essential professions help power the state's clean energy progress, ultimately benefitting all Californians."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Students Can Apply For PG&E STEM Scholarship
"These essential professions help power the state's clean energy progress, ultimately benefitting all Californians."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Lamorinda Students Can Apply For PG&E STEM Scholarship
The PG&E Foundation will provide a total of $350,000 this year for 60 scholarship awards in the amounts of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
After 'Super Slow-Speed Chase,' Opossum Rescued From Bay Bridge
"The opossum continued westbound in its attempt to evade, even attempting to turn around and escape going the wrong way," the CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise Set For Friday In Napa County
The public should note that the exercise will take place at various, clearly marked locations throughout the county.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Accused In DUI Hit-And-Run Crash With Injuries
The 31-year-old Santa Rosa man is also accused of threatening an officer, Petaluma police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Santa Cruz At Twilight | Cherry Blossoms Signal Spring: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Caltrans Reschedules Hwy 37, Lakeville Hwy Lane Closures
A delay in the arrival of construction materials caused the change in schedule.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette's The Meher Schools Celebrates 50 Years
The 50th anniversary of The White Pony/ Meher Schools preschool and elementary school was celebrated Feb. 23.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
