Napa Valley, CA|News|
Lake Berryessa Draws Crowds For Holiday Weekend: Photos Of The Day
What are your plans this Fourth of July weekend? Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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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Petaluma, CA|News|
San Antonio Fire Burns 23.5 Acres Near Petaluma; 2 Other Fires Doused
The wildfire broke out around 3 p.m. Friday and threatened at least one structure.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Invests $38M In Fire Response, Mitigation With CAL FIRE Contract Renewal
The contract with Cal Fire totals $38,680,533 and represents the largest services contract in the county’s history.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Hops & Creek Brewfest Returns July 2 To Walnut Creek
Brewfest guests are encouraged to sample from over 20 innovative breweries as well as some of NorCal's most iconic brewmasters.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Man Arrested In Rohnert Park Shooting
Richard Brandon Meza, 30, is accused of attempted homicide in a shooting in Rohnert Park.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Arrest Made In Rohnert Park Shooting
Richard Brandon Meza, 30, of Petaluma, is accused of attempted homicide in a shooting in Rohnert Park.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Yours Humanly Receives $213K Grant From City Of Concord
The grant will fund a comprehensive literacy project that will benefit more than 4,000 students across 10 Concord elementary schools
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Apply For Concord Community Academy
Are you interested in learning about how the City of Concord operates? Apply for the Fall 2023 session of the Concord Community Academy!
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Caritas Village Opens In Napa, Adds 20 Affordable Apartments
Photos: City of Napa officials were on hand for a ribbon-cutting this week at the brand-new property.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Influencer Mom Gets Jail Time For False Report Of Attempted Kidnapping
An Instagram video by Kathleen Sorenson went viral and showed a couple she claimed tried to kidnap her children at Michael's in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
State Allots $30M For SMART Windsor, Healdsburg Extensions
"With these funds, SMART is taking another big step toward accomplishing its goal of reaching Windsor, Healdsburg, and Cloverdale."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
1st Of 2 Bridge Replacements To Begin On Highway 12 In Sonoma County
One-way traffic control will be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week during bridge demolition and replacement, Caltrans advised.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg 4th of July Fireworks: Road Closures, Viewing Areas
See a map of where to watch the fireworks show and which city streets to avoid.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Shooting At Shopping Center Investigated In Walnut Creek
An employee of a business reported a window was shattered; further investigation revealed it was shot with a gun, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park DPS Holding Active Shooter Training At Local High School
It is a training day for public safety officers, with no threat to the community, the Rohnert Park DPS said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Street Resurfacing Project Continues In Moraga
Micro-surfacing was scheduled to take place Wednesday and Thursday. Affected residents were notified ahead of time.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
See Illegal Fireworks? There's A New Hotline For That, Con Fire Says
The toll-free hotline helps Contra Costa County residents quickly reach their local law enforcement agency.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Lindsay Wildlife Names New Executive Director
Karen Deshayes, who has served as a bank vice president and led nonprofit organizations, will assume the role on a permanent basis.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
The 'Big Pour': 60 Cement Trucks To Line Highway 29 In St. Helena
The trucks will continuously pour ready-mix for 17-18 hours for the city's upgraded Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
19 Napa Valley Restaurants Among Wine Spectator's 2023 Award Winners
The restaurants have earned awards from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellence in wine lists.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
