Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
7 Sonoma County 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
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
5 Healdsburg 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
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Restaurant 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
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Shelter In Place Lifted, Suspicious Box Deemed Safe In Rohnert Park
Residents of Lanyard Court were advised to shelter in place until a suspicious box was evaluated by a bomb squad.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley Expo To Host Fourth Of July Fireworks Show
"We are excited to be a part of this day-long 4th of July celebration," said Jeri Hansen, president of the board, Napa Valley Expo.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Contra Costa DA Charges Construction Companies With Fraud, Conspiracy
Three people with Atlas Pavers of Concord and two people with Centrox Construction of San Bruno face charges in the cases.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Charles M. Schulz's Previous Sebastopol Property Listed For $3.95M
Schulz used the present home as his art studio to draw his nationally syndicated "Peanuts" comic strip.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County TRUTH Act Public Hearing Set For July 18
The public forum is to give information about access to individuals provided to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Cal Fire Suspends Burn Permits In Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Colusa And Yolo Counties
Increasing fire danger prompted Cal Fire to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning in the State Responsibility Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
8 Suspected Of Illegal Bids In Unlicensed Contractor Sting: DA
Suspected unlicensed contractors were invited to submit bids for various construction projects at a designated property in Sonoma County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Homestead Sunrise | Backyard Beauties | Corduroy Clouds: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Blushing Backyard Beauties: Rohnert Park Photos Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Company's Sweet Gesture Goes Long Way For Late Pittsburg Man's Family
Three words triggered an email that sent a Contra Costa man's obituary to a marketing director. Here's what she did next.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Partners With Easy Smart Pay To Allow Monthly Payments On Property Taxes
A key advantage of this new payment option is a competitive credit card rate offered at 1.99 percent
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Coroner IDs Driver Killed In 3-Car Crash In East Contra Costa County
A Pittsburg man died in the collision on Vasco Road near Byron.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Parole Granted To Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder Of Good Samaritan
Napa County argued against the release of David Stander, who was convicted in 1996, then sentenced to more time for stabbing prison inmates.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
1st-Generation Student Named Permanent President Of Contra Costa College
Dr. Kimberly Rogers is the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College. The 4CD Governing Board voted June 14 to ratify her contract.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Dr. Kimberly R. Rogers Named Permanent President Of Contra Costa College
Rogers is now the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College. The 4CD Governing Board voted June 14 to ratify her contract.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
PG&E Seeks To Install 60-Foot-Tall Monopole In American Canyon
The project is early in the development review process and will be considered by the city's Planning Commission.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa Banner Program Promotes Local Identity, Transforms Downtown Area
The program managed by the Economic Development team is a catalyst for enhancing community spirit and showcasing Napa's unique character.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
