Lamorinda, CA|News|
Jeepers Peepers: Lamorinda Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Napa Valley
Share your awesome photos of Napa Valley with Patch. Here's how to do it.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Postal Service Hosting Job Fair Thursday At Healdsburg Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire nearly 700 career-oriented employees for the holiday season and beyond.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Postal Service Hosting Job Fair Thursday At Rohnert Park Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire nearly 700 career-oriented employees for the holiday season and beyond.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Postal Service Hosting Job Fair Thursday At Petaluma Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire nearly 700 employees and is holding job fairs Thursday at 48 Bay Area and NorCal post offices.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Caltrans To Close Caldecott Tunnel Bore For 3 Consecutive Nights
The overnight closures are slated to take place on the westbound No. 3 bore through the tunnel.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Launches FlashVote Tool To Help Gather Resident Input
Over the next few weeks, the city will be in the "subscriber phase" of this new tool. Watch a video here about FlashVote.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers As Woman Of The Year
Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers As Woman Of The Year
Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers As Woman Of The Year
Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers As Woman Of The Year
Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
City Of Petaluma Community Update For Oct. 13
New Public Comment Policy; North McDowell Improvements; Turning Basin Docks Returning; New Caulfield Bridge and more.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Help Healdsburg Name Its Newest Park
The deadline is approaching to submit ideas for the name of the city's newest park at the Saggio Hills development.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Human Remains Found, Prompt Suspicious Death Investigation
A search-and-rescue team combed a substantial area for evidence after remains were found in rural unincorporated Sebastopol.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Sheep In American Canyon Help Prevent Baa-ad Things From Happening
Not only do the sheep reduce vegetation that fuels wildfires, but they also save money, deter criminals, and are environmentally friendly.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Cyclists Killed In Collision With Freightliner In Napa County: CHP
The crash closed Silverado Trail between Oak Knoll Avenue and Yountville Cross Road for several hours Tuesday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
2 Walnut Creek Doughnut Shops Make List Of Most Fantastic In Bay Area
Third Culture Bakery and Ocean Malasada Company both serve doughnuts with an international flair.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Founders Donuts In Lafayette Is 'Best-Kept Secret In Lamorinda': List
A new list of "12 fantastic Bay Area doughnut shops" included one in Lamorinda and two in Walnut Creek.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Series Of Small Quakes Hit NorCal Coast, Pose No Tsunami Risk
The strongest earthquake was 4.8 magnitude and the smallest was 2.9 magnitude, according to the USGS.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Unveils Video On 'Circulation' Artwork Selected For Roundabout
Hear from artist Ana Teresa Fernandez about her piece that will be installed at the Gateway to Napa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
