Across California, CA|News|
Firefighters Help Newborn Goats | Rainbow Over Fremont: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
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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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Firefighters Help Newborn Goat Kids: Photo Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Trio Robs Safeway, Leads Cops On Sonoma County Freeway Pursuit: PD
All three suspects were taken into custody near the Sonoma/Marin county line early Friday, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Cotati Man Arrested In Petaluma Bank Robbery: Police
A Cotati man is suspected of robbing a Petaluma bank nearly four months ago.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Arrest Made In Petaluma Bank Robbery After Lengthy Investigation
A Cotati man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbing a Petaluma bank nearly four months ago.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County Hosting Health Resource Fair
The free, family-friendly event with an appearance from the Easter Bunny is planned for April 8 at the Santa Rosa food truck park.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
'Get Off Your Apps': Concord Police To Crackdown On Distracted Drivers
Nearly 72 percent of California drivers surveyed said that distracted driving because of texting was their biggest safety concern.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Historic Baby White Rhino Birth Expected Soon At Safari West
The rhino habitat has been baby-proofed in preparation for the new calf which Mother Eesha is expected to deliver in the next two months.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: New Libby App Features, Webinar
The Libby app can help patrons find all of the content they're looking for, even if it's not yet in the library's digital collection.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: New App Features, Webinar
The Libby app helps patrons find all of the content they’re looking for, even if it's not yet in the library's digital collection.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: New App Features, Webinar
The Libby app helps patrons find all of the content they’re looking for, even if it's not yet in the library's digital collection.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: New App Features, Webinar
The Libby app helps patrons find all of the content they’re looking for, even if it's not yet in the library's digital collection.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Survey: Community Input Sought For County's Arts, Culture Planning
Residents are asked to share their vision for arts and culture in Contra Costa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Farmers Market Open Tuesdays Starting April 4
Tuesday market season has arrived, giving shoppers two days a week to frequent the Napa Farmers Market.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park Sees Uptick In 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes
Police reminded the public to not leave valuables in plain sight and to lock their car doors, windows and sunroof.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Welcomes 2 New Police Officers
Officer Jake Harbison and Officer Cameron Oakes were formally sworn in Monday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Former Campus Supervisor Accused Of Arranging To Meet Minor For Sex
Christopher Miller was arrested in a recent sting operation and authorities are seeking the public's help in the legal action against him.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Fire Department To Host High School Firefighter Career Day
It's the first time Petaluma FD has held this event and it hopes to expand it to include juniors and seniors from all Petaluma-area schools.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
North Bay Couple Named Finalist For Best Chef: James Beard Awards
Kyle and Katina Connaughton are in the running for the 2023 Best Chef In California Award from the James Beard Foundation.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Planned Gas Release Underway In Petaluma
The PG&E natural gas release is on North McDowell Boulevard, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
