Lamorinda, CA|News|
Expect Delays During Moraga Way Lane Closure
The closure Friday is for PG&E tree trimming work.
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
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Roadway Reopens After Crash
Police expected a section of Soscol Avenue to stay closed for the remainder of the night.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Record Number Of High Schoolers Enroll In SSU Education Class
Students from Sonoma and Marin counties, Mendocino County and the East Bay are dual enrolled in an SSU education class this spring.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Declares Emergency, Allots $9.4M For Storm Response
Landslides and flooding caused damage to several roadways and bridges across the county.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Refinery Fire: Air District, Contra Costa DA Issue Joint Statement
The Air District has been evaluating the fire’s air quality impacts and has issued three notices of violation to MRC.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Tree Removal Work Scheduled On Taylor Boulevard
A lane closure is necessary during work hours next week, the Contra Costa County Public Works Department said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
The Day That World War II Came To Calistoga
A large bomb-carrying balloon carried across the Pacific from Japan was initially spotted floating east over the Mayacamas Range.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Nominations Sought For Marie Sparks Volunteer of the Year Award
If you know of an outstanding Healdsburg volunteer, now is the time to recognize them.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Inclusive Playground In The Works For Napa
The proposed $2.49 million Fuller Park Playable Art Project blends artistic design with inclusive play elements.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Culinary Institute Of America At Copia To Bring New Food, Film Festival To Napa Valley
The five-day Flavors of Film Series and Reel Taste Film Festival will transform CIA Copia into a hub for food-centric cinema.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Police Fatally Shoot Man In Concord
The officer-involved shooting took place early Tuesday in a neighborhood of single-family homes off Willow Pass Road.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Evacuation Warning Lifted Along Russian River In Sonoma County
Residents in low-lying areas from Healdsburg to Jenner had been subject to evacuation since early February.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Runaway Cow Reported On Sonoma County Roadway
The white or light-colored bovine was last seen heading north on Stony Point Road.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Ranks 2nd-Best U.S. Place To Move To
A new study shows the best and worst states to relocate to for those seeking a fresh start.
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Across California, CA|News|
Elusive Mammal | Rising Stars | National Bird: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Suspect Sexually Assaulted Girl At Movie Theater, Police Say
The Santa Rosa Police Department announced a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the suspect's arrest.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
SMART Windsor Extension Closer To Completion
SMART notified the public that the rail grinding, which produces noise and visible sparks, was rescheduled for Saturday in Windsor.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
YouTube Star In Sonoma County For World Premiere
Influencer Ruby Slots joined Graton Resort & Casino's celebration of the newest "Wheel of Fortune" game based on the popular game show.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Reservoir Tower Rises Above The Mist: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Multiple Sonoma County Roadways Closed By Flooding
See a county live stream of the conditions on one of the impacted roadways.
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