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.
We all know students who excel in academics, the arts or volunteer service. Here's a local resident who is having an impact in Rohnert Park.
We all know students who excel in academics, the arts or volunteer service. Here's a local resident who is having an impact in Walnut Creek.
The exhibit of nine black-and-white photographs by Jeff Heyman, titled "Every Day Is Memorial Day," runs May 4-Aug. 30.
A ninth-grade girl was injured in the stabbing at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said.
The annual U.S. News & World Report ranking evaluates multiple factors. California dropped several notches in the overall ranking.
The event presented by Bay Area Festivals debuted to thousands of attendees last year and is coming back May 6.
City Council latest; Memorial Day ceremony; spring and summer events, and more.
The thefts have occurred all over town and police have not established a pattern.
The earthquake was reported just before 4:15 p.m.— Did YOU feel it?
The schedule facilitates evening leisure trips to enjoy dining, entertainment, and other events.
One lane remained open but there were reports of drivers not observing the lane closure, the county said. See a map of the detour route.
Sydney Fischer was considered an at-risk runaway because of her age, police said.
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
El Dia de la Madre always falls on May 10. This year, it's on a Wednesday, and there are plenty of local places to have lunch with Mom.
El Dia de la Madre always falls on May 10. This year, it's on a Wednesday, and there are plenty of local places to have lunch with Mom.
El Dia de la Madre always falls on May 10. This year, it's on a Wednesday, and there are plenty of local places to have lunch with Mom.
El Dia de la Madre always falls on May 10. This year, it's on a Wednesday, and there are plenty of local places to have lunch with Mom.
An investigation was launched in May 2022 when a local middle schooler reported being solicited online by a man.
Early this year, the Napa community was protected from overflow in the Napa Creek banks and flooding threats from the Napa River.
Wedington, a Walnut Creek resident, was sworn into office as the board member for District 3.
