Napa Valley, CA|News|
How To Safeguard CalWORKs, CalFresh Benefits
Customers are experiencing their CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits being stolen from their EBT card.
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|
Man, 59, Accused Of Molesting Girlfriend's Daughter, 9, In Napa County
The Yountville resident was arrested Tuesday and remains behind bars with his bail set at $500,000.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Workers Strike For 2 Days At Rohnert Park, Bay Area Dialysis Clinics
Over 500 dialysis caregivers rallied against what they said are unfair labor practices at Fresenius Medical Care and Satellite Healthcare.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Lamorinda
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Walnut Creek
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Concord|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Concord
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Martinez
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Napa Valley
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Petaluma
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In RP, Cotati
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Full Harvest Moon Friday Is Supermoon: What To Know In Healdsburg
Here are the absolute best times to take in a view this week when the "moon illusion," as NASA calls it, will kick in.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Caltrans Announces Nightly Lane Closures On Hwy 29 In American Canyon
During the overnight lane closures through Oct. 3, crews will replace a culvert on SR-29 near Rio Del Mar.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
These Are The Top 25 Public High Schools In The Bay Area: New Rankings
Education platform Niche has ranked every public school in California. How does your child's school stack up?
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Concord|News|
Nanny Accused Of Posting Pornographic Images Of Child In Her Care
A social media company reported that sexual images of a small child were being shared on their platform.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma PD Makes 6 DUI Arrests Saturday Night
Five were arrested as part of a DUI saturation patrol and a sixth was arrested by routine patrols.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Here's How Much Money Scammers Stole From PG&E Customers This Year
With reports of scams up nearly 200 percent compared to last year, PG&E shared information on the latest tactics scammers are using.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Woman Killed In Suspected DUI Crash
The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI in the fatal crash on Highway 128 near Lower Chiles Valley Road in unincorporated Napa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Advisory: High Surf To Slam Sonoma, Bay Area Coastlines
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are forecasted by the National Weather Service.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
SMART Awarded $32M For Healdsburg Extension, Low-Emission Trains
The grant puts $28 million toward the passenger rail extension and $4 million to replace older, high-emission trains with low-emission ones.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Flashback To Springtime In Lamorinda: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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