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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The Contra Costa County Clerk will perform 16 marriage ceremonies inside the classic car museum in Martinez. Couples can invite 20 guests.
Used by more than 40,000 vehicles a day, state Highway 37 is prone to traffic congestion and periodic flooding.
An unexpected staffing shortage has been caused by some employees who tested positive for COVID and others who might have been exposed.
The Walnut Creek-based nonprofit serves students of all ages who want to pursue their passion in the arts at the Center for Community Arts.
The funds will be used for the construction of a new segment in Marin County and a new segment in Sonoma County.
The funds will be used for the construction of a new segment in Marin County and a new segment in Sonoma County.
The interim ordinance is set to expire July 1 and City Council will evaluate how best to amend or extend state tenancy protections.
City Manager Dan Buckshi gave an update from the city's rainfall gauges and shared other storm statistics.
The first closure is Tuesday night followed by another overnight closure Thursday night, Caltrans said.
Hoffmeister reflected on how the City has renewed its commitment to the quality of life of Concord.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the program that provides interim housing for the homeless and helps get them on their feet.
A driver who crashed his car in a suspected DUI was also charged in connection with the handgun, police said.
The job fair is virtual but advance registration is required. See the link below.
The job fair is virtual but advance registration is required. See the link below.
The job fair is virtual but advance registration is required. See the link below.
The job fair is virtual but advance registration is required. See the link below.
"This award is a testament to the Petaluma Health Care District’s commitment to open government."
A Vallejo man was found with the pills, some cocaine, and merchandise he admitted stealing from Walmart, police said.
Candy Kattenburg, of Martinez, and her longtime friend, Sondra Landberg of Walnut Creek, appeared on a recent episode of the game show.
The car and the suspect were from Contra Costa County, police said.
