Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Yardbird Opening In Walnut Creek As Company's First Bay Area Showroom
The premium outdoor furniture company announced a spring opening at its showroom on North Broadway in Walnut Creek.
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|
Sonoma County Man Convicted Of Hate Crime In Marin County
Jurors found the Petaluma man guilty of vandalizing a woman's car and yelling racial slurs at her in a shopping center parking lot.
Maggie Fusek and Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Sonoma's Ben Flajnik Among 10 Most Attractive Bachelors: Study
A study using the Golden Ratio Face app ranked the winemaker from "The Bachelor" Season 16 as one of the 10 most attractive in show history.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park Police Make 3 Arrests In Copeland Creek Trail Shooting
A 16-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head in the shooting six months ago near Santa Alicia Drive.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
See Smoke In Napa County? Pile Burns Underway At Bothe State Park
Cal Fire/Napa County Fire is burning piles of brush in coordination with California State Parks and Napa Firewise.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Amphitheaters Proposed For Napa Valley Ruins And Gardens
The long-awaited American Canyon redevelopment project is underway with the construction of new homes.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Climate Fest Planned For Earth Day In Healdsburg
The inaugural Climate Fest is co-hosted by the city of Healdsburg and Climate Action Healdsburg.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
March Showers Bring April Flowers: Walnut Creek Photo Of The Day
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Concord|News|
A Concord Flower Garden: Photos Of The Day
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Here's How Many Potholes Caltrans Filled In Sonoma County Amid Storms
Nearly 13,000 new potholes appeared in the Bay Area during the storms. Here’s how to report them—and get reimbursed for vehicle damage.
Maggie Fusek and Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Here's How Many Potholes Caltrans Filled In Contra Costa Amid Storms
Nearly 13,000 new potholes appeared in the Bay Area during the storms. Here’s how to report them—and get reimbursed for vehicle damage.
Maggie Fusek and Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
2 Arrested In Cotati In Separate DUI Incidents, Police Say
One of the drivers crashed into a tree. The other is accused of DUI and endangering two children and their mother.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Here's How Many Potholes Caltrans Filled In Napa County Amid Storms
Nearly 13,000 new potholes appeared in the Bay Area during the storms. Here’s how to report them—and get reimbursed for vehicle damage.
Maggie Fusek and Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Cotton-Candy Sky Over Concord: Photo Of The Day
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette PD Seeks Applicants For Citizens' Police Academy
Hurry, the next session is starting soon. Applicants must be 21 or older and live or work in the city of Lafayette.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Flaring Draws HazMat Response To Rodeo Phillips 66 Refinery
Contra Costa Health Services sent a hazardous materials team to monitor the air in Rodeo.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
List: Bober Tea & Coffee Among 9 Best In Bay Area
Following its first location in Walnut Creek, Bober is also now open in Martinez, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Sunnyvale.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sen. McGuire To Hold Community Meeting In Petaluma
McGuire is holding the meeting in partnership with Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt and Petaluma Mayor Kevin McDonnell.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Car Thieves Caught, Their Dog Taken To Safety: American Canyon PD
The suspects —a man and woman from Sacramento — were found hiding in a front yard of a home in the Villa Bellagio neighborhood, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
5 Arrested In Sonoma County Fentanyl Trafficking Ring: Santa Rosa PD
Police served warrants in three Sonoma County cities, resulting in the arrests of five people and the seizure of pills, cash and a gun.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
