Concord|News|
Concord To Consider $7M In Nonprofit Grants
An ad-hoc committee will present its recommendations to the City Council for allocating the one-time American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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
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Concord|News|
Contra Costa College Chosen For Achieving The Dream Program
It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa College Chosen For Achieving The Dream Program
It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costa College Chosen For Achieving The Dream Program
It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Contra Costa College Chosen For Achieving The Dream Program
It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
NorCal Storm Timeline: When To Expect More Rain, Snow And A Reprieve
A look at the near forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area — including how much longer the rain and snow are expected to last.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Beautiful Briones Regional Park: 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|
Silver Alert: Search Continues For Missing At-Risk Santa Rosa Man
Authorities searched overnight and into Tuesday for Lawrence "Larry" Atchison, 64, who suffers from dementia and does not know his way home.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Driver Leads Petaluma Officers On U.S. Highway 101 Pursuit: Police
An officer tried to stop the driver for vehicle code violations but he kept going and did not stop for 9 miles, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Q & A: Meet City Of Napa Employee Tony Valadez
Tony Valadez, the City of Napa's parking programs manager, talks about his progress on the city's parking management program.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa's 'Community Recovery Bank' Awards $1.13M Across 20 Local Organizations
"We are excited to see the positive impact these grants will have on our residents and our city as a whole."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Van Stolen In Napa With 10 Cats Inside
The white Ford Transit van belongs to a North Bay animal rescue group and was stolen off California Boulevard in Central Napa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
5 Arrested In Burglary Of $30K In Instruments, Music Equipment: SRPD
The investigation spanned two counties with arrests made in San Rafael, Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Fire Dept. To Conduct Multiple Prescribed Pile Burns
Smoke will be visible this week during pile burns and chipping at the Ridge Open Space Preserve adjacent to the Parkland Farms neighborhood.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
New Petaluma Ordinance Requires Residents To Lock Guns
All firearms must be stored in a locked container or disabled with a locking device under the city's new law.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Congressional Art Competition Open To Concord High School Artists
The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Congressional Art Competition Open To Walnut Creek High School Artists
The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Congressional Art Competition Open To Lamorinda High School Artists
The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa To Reduce Speed Limit On 23 Roadways
The new speed limits, which are reduced by 5 mph, go into effect March 9.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa To Host Community Workshop On Parking Program
The discussion will include a presentation on how paid parking can help address the current parking challenges in the city.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
