Martinez, CA|News|
Free Pet Adoptions Offered At Contra Costa Animal Services
Community members can help free up kennel space by adopting an animal for free during the month of June. Fosters are also sought.
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 County Supervisors Deny Severance Pay To Former CEO Minh Tran
The Board expressed its disappointment that Tran failed to disclose his acceptance of a job in another county.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Woman, 19, Injured In Shooting Into Car; Reward Offered For Info
Three people were parked in a Ford Mustang when an unknown car pulled up, two people got out and shots were fired, Santa Rosa PD said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Riverfront Captains And Mansions Walking Tour Set For June 10
Stroll the streets of 19th- and 20th-century homes of those who created early Napa City and hear their stories.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Longtime Pittsburg Police Officer Dies; Served Community For 26 Years
Officer Jeff Kessler, who battled cancer, was known for his "big smile, quick wit and willingness to assist anyone in need."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Charged In Napa Teen's Fentanyl Overdose Death
A year after family members found Monica Flores, 17, dead in her bedroom, two Santa Rosa men have been charged in connection with her death.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Obituary: Duane 'Chuck' Hood — Beloved Husband, Father And Friend
Originally from Alameda, Chuck was a Central Contra Costa business owner and Little League coach and founded Mt. Diablo High's Booster Club.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Gun Found Hidden In Napa Probationer's Car Vent, Police Say
A warrant had been issued for the man's arrest after he did not show up to serve a Napa County jail sentence.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
30 Condos Proposed For Vacant Lots North Of Vintage Ranch
The residential dwelling units would range from 2,065 to 2,695 square feet each and would feature modern industrial architectural designs.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
View Of Sonoma Mountain From RP: Photo Of The Day
Can you see the umbrella tree in the distance?
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Chunk Of $27M Tesoro Settlement Should Stay Local, Officials Say
Contra Costa County and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District sent federal authorities a letter regarding the use of the funds.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Multiple Arrests Made, Several Cited At Petaluma DUI Checkpoint
Police released statistics from a recent DUI/driver's license checkpoint in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Restaurant Ordered To Close Amid Cockroach Infestation
More than 100 cockroaches were found during an inspection of the business.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Pair Arrested In Chase, Suspected Of Fentanyl Use: American Canyon PD
A man and his passenger in a stolen car showed signs and symptoms of drug impairment, and both admitted to ingesting Fentanyl, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
2-Time Lamorinda Idol Winners, 4 O' Clock Putting On Benefit Concert
The band 4 O'Clock plays a benefit concert for the Music Therapy Program at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital of Oakland.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Revamps Development Projects Tracker Page
The new project tracker has a web map tool to make it easier to find out about development projects in the city.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Safeway Store Evacuated; Gas Leak Turns Out To Be Freon
One employee was hospitalized because of the incident at a Safeway store in Pittsburg.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Crews Douse 3 Fires Along I-680 In Contra Costa County
The fires near Martinez prompted lane closures as crews responded to the blazes.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
PG&E Notifies Hot Air Balloons Not To Fly Amid Yountville Safety Work
Drones and other aircraft should not operate either, as hot discharge may rise 200-4oo feet from the top of the metal combustions devices.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park Launches Safe Space Anti-Hate Program
The city encourages businesses, schools, places of worship and nonprofits to register and display a Safe Space decal.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
