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.
Five Walnut Creek residents, or people who represent a Walnut Creek business if they do not live in the city, are sought to fill the seats.
"We are asking everyone who drives through Lafayette to commit to driving at or below the posted speed limits."
The "more than a music festival" event featured live music, art, food, "curiodities," and costumes — especially of the Steampunk sort.
The wild cat was possibly moving toward Rohnert Park after it was spotted several hours earlier in Petaluma, according to police.
The wild cat was also possibly moving toward Rohnert Park.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to mark the historic opening of Northampton Park.
Police announced the arrest of a man in connection with seven burglaries that took place July 16-July 24.
Local law enforcement, the FBI and Homeland Security made two arrests during anti-human trafficking operations July 19-30.
The community is invited to an open house Saturday to help celebrate the shelter's milestone.
"Safety is the No. 1 priority," Moraga-Orinda FD said. "If burning conditions become unfavorable the project will be rescheduled.
Dr. Karen Smith is the county's interim public health director, filling a vacancy created by Dr. Sundari Mase who took a job with the CDC.
The pool and community center at Heather Farm Park, the Local Roadway Safety Plan, and the Housing Element Update were on the agenda.
Did you know you can get free or reduced-price tickets to museums, zoos, science centers and cultural venues with your library card?
Did you know you can get free or reduced-price tickets to museums, zoos, science centers and cultural venues with your library card?
Did you know you can get free or reduced-price tickets to museums, zoos, science centers and cultural venues with your library card?
Did you know you can get free or reduced-price tickets to museums, zoos, science centers and cultural venues with your library card?
Highway 116 was closed past midnight as the California Highway Patrol investigated the crash involving a moving van and three cars.
The victim was treated by paramedics, then taken to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, police said.
The survey asks whether the City should simply comply with the state-required minimum standards or go beyond the minimums.
American Canyon police arrested a Vallejo man in connection with the illegal gun.
