Lamorinda, CA|News|
PG&E To Bay Area: Let Hearts Soar, Not Balloons This Valentine's Day
"Roses are red, chocolate is sweet. Don’t let wayward balloons cause an outage on your street."
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|
PG&E: Let Hearts Soar, Not Metallic Balloons, This Valentine's Day
"Roses are red, chocolate is sweet. Don’t let wayward balloons cause an outage on your street."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Watch Concord Mayor Deliver State Of City Address
As is tradition, Mayor Carlyn Obringer gave the address at Concord's 40th annual State of the City luncheon.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Student Wins Countywide Poetry Contest
Contra Costa County Poetry Out Loud champion Olivia Buhlman will next compete in the state finals in Sacramento.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Recognize Her? Woman Swipes $820 Neon Sign, Police Say
Police have not been able to identify her, but hope someone in the public can help them out.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Sentenced For Kidnapping Woman From Napa, Raping Her
Efrain Jose Obando, 26, pleaded no contest and will serve over 12 years in state prison and register as a sex offender for life.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
2 Toxic Mushrooms Grow In East Bay Parks
Wild mushrooms grow throughout the East Bay, especially during rainy weather. Here's what to look out for.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Food Insecurity Increases In Sonoma County, New Report Shows
The report offers 15 strategies and recommendations for local government and nonprofits to work together to improve access to healthy food.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Remains Identified | Human Trafficking Arrest | Rare Flower
ALSO: 6 Months Missing; Stolen Safes; Cops Seize Cocaine; Tequila Bar & Grill Opens; Couple Gifts $1M To University
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Police Reopen Imola Avenue
The Napa roadway was closed near the Napa River while police investigated a crash.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
'A Valentine From Mother Nature': See Rare Magnolias In Bloom
Sonoma Botanical Garden has several trees and shrubs bursting into bloom, showcasing vibrant pink and white flowers on bare winter branches.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
NSIB Seizes 3 Pounds Of Cocaine, 5 Guns In Search Of Vallejo Residence
Those were not the only items seized by the Napa Special Investigations Bureau.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Library No Longer Texts Courtesy Notices
As part of a recent makeover to courtesy notices about overdue items, the library is looking into alternatives for text notifications.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Library No Longer Texts Courtesy Notices
As part of a recent makeover to courtesy notices about overdue items, the library is looking into alternatives for text notifications.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Library No Longer Texts Courtesy Notices
As part of a recent makeover to courtesy notices about overdue items, the library is looking into alternatives for text notifications.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Child Porn Arrest Made By Napa County Detectives
A 21-year-old Vallejo native is accused of having over 600 child porn images.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Carston Family Gifts $1M To SSU Foundation, Green Music Center
The donation establishes a Green Music Center endowment fund and increases funding for the Rochelle Fostmeier and Gayle Carston Scholarship.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
1 Killed In Rollover Crash On I-680 In Contra Costa County
A minivan veered off the right shoulder, returned to the road and crashed into the center divider before overturning in the middle lane.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Dana Point Sunset | Finest Lambs | Rainbow Over SF Bay: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
As Seen At Lafayette Reservoir: Photos Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
