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.
Recovery support centers were set up in Guerneville, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Sonoma after the storms last December and January.
An open house is planned next week where community members can have a say in the design of new facilities coming to Heather Farm Park.
"Those making the hateful comments are not residents of Walnut Creek and in many instances are not residents of California."
Locals can attend the upcoming meeting to give feedback on potential sites in a decision that will impact Healdsburg for decades to come.
In 1983, Noelle Russo's body was found in unincorporated Rohnert Park. Forty years later, a Lake County man has been arrested in her death.
The PG&E Foundation and the California Fire Foundation awarded a total of nearly $120K to groups within Sonoma County.
The PG&E Foundation and the California Fire Foundation awarded a total of $35K for community education and outreach in Napa County.
The facility will cost $4.8 million and should be completed in June — well ahead of the state's 2040 deadline for zero-emission vehicles.
The thieves crashed a Land Rover through the store window to gain access to the Broadway Plaza storefront, police said.
The victim was found lying on the ground in the bus zone in front of the station.
The Concord Police Department offers tips to parents, students and drivers for "Walk And Roll To School" day on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety offers tips for parents, students and drivers for "Walk And Roll To School" day on Wednesday.
The Petaluma Police Department offers tips for parents, students and drivers for "Walk And Roll To School" day on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
