Concord|News|
City Of Concord Surveys Tenants, Landlords
The feedback from the surveys on Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction will be presented to City Council.
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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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
13-Year-Old Crashes Parents' Tesla, Is 'Miraculously Uninjured': PD
The girl had two other minors in the car — which was "severely damaged" after hitting three parked cars, a street sign and a utility pole.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Crime Mapping Now Available For East Bay Regional Parks
The new system has an interactive webpage with near real-time police and fire activity and allows the public to sign up for alerts.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Active Shooter Training Takes Place At Lafayette Elementary School
Police asked the public to avoid the Moraga Road campus during the training.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
These 69 CA Hospitals Are Among The Nation's Best: U.S. News Ranking
Additionally, five California hospitals were among 22 nationwide to make the publication's "honor roll."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Ranks 5th In National Digital Counties Survey
This is the second time in three years that Sonoma County has been ranked among the best in the nation, finishing sixth in 2021.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
State Awards Napa County $3.3M Grant To Improve Behavioral Health Infrastructure
This grant will allow for the Children’s Services Expansion of Napa County Health and Human Service Agency’s Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Funds Raised To Help Family Of Beloved East Bay Dad, Football Coach
Bill Siu, a father of four, died in an accidental drowning in Lake Tahoe.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Man Goes Missing From Walnut Creek
Boris Popov is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 178 pounds. He speaks Russian and very limited English, Walnut Creek police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Fire Chars 11 Acres, Crosses U.S. Highway 101
The blaze broke out in the 16900 block of Healdsburg Avenue in Geyserville.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
I-80 Weekend Closures Slated In Contra Costa County
The closures allow Caltrans to perform major pavement repair on a roadway that has become worn from decades of high-traffic use.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Hits 2 Cars In Petaluma: Police
The 28-year-old Petaluma man is accused of driving with a BAC of over three times the legal limit, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Bicyclist Killed In Rohnert Park Crash
The Santa Rosa woman was rushed to a hospital where she died, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Introduces Trailblazing Policies To Improve Parks & Recreation Services
The goal is to ensure every resident of Napa, regardless of background, has equal access to the city's parks and recreational facilities.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Moraga Mural Project: Residents Asked To Take Short Survey
The goal of the survey is to gather words and thoughts from residents —school-age and up— and business owners to help shape the mural theme.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
The Best Ice Cream In Concord Area, As Chosen By Patch Readers
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, readers let us know where the best ice cream in Concord is. There are some delicious options!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
The Best Ice Cream In Walnut Creek Area, As Chosen By Patch Readers
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, readers let us know where the best ice cream in Walnut Creek is. There are some delicious options!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
The Best Ice Cream In Lamorinda Area, As Chosen By Patch Readers
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, readers let us know where the best ice cream in Lamorinda is. There are some delicious options!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
The Best Ice Cream In Sonoma County, As Chosen By Patch Readers
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, readers let us know where the best ice cream in Sonoma County is. There are some delicious options!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
West Nile Virus Returns To Contra Costa County
The first mosquitoes of 2023 have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, authorities said Friday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
