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.
The NorCal man was arrested on suspicion of making a series of threats involving an Orange County high school, authorities said Monday.
Eastbound Rohnert Park Expressway was closed until 9 a.m. Saturday while the fatal crash was investigated.
The weekday closure of a 1.9-mile stretch of Mt. Veeder Road started Monday and continues through next week.
Here's when to look up this weekend to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up this weekend to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up this weekend to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up this weekend to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up this weekend to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
Here's when to look up this weekend to see the June full moon, plus a fiery star called Antares that is often confused with Mars.
The fatal crash happened on southbound SR-242 near Clayton Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
The dam is a component of the Russian River water supply system that provides naturally filtered drinking water for 600,000 customers.
The Napa City Council will formally recognize Pride and Juneteenth observances with proclamations at its June 6 meeting.
The dam is a component of the Russian River water supply system that provides naturally filtered drinking water for 600,000 customers.
The public is invited to a special joint meeting on the homeless services annual report, including the 2023 Homeless Point-In-Time Count.
The City is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Performers Awards.
The dam is a component of the Russian River water supply system that provides naturally filtered drinking water for 600,000 customers.
The collision caused damage to the light pole, causing it to collapse, police said.
