Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
9 Displaced In Rohnert Park House Fire
The blaze started in the garage which was converted into a bedroom, fire officials said.
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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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda 8th-Graders Help Hurricane Victims: Star Local Students
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in California with contributions big and small.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Healdsburg, North Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Rohnert Park, Cotati, North Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Petaluma, North Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Napa Valley, North Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Martinez, East Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Concord|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Concord, East Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Walnut Creek, East Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Freeze Watch Issued For Lamorinda, East Bay
"Protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold," the National Weather Service said.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District Accepting Grant Applications
The grants allow Healdsburg to put on events that residents look forward to each year, while also attracting new visitors.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Body Found In Rohnert Park Creek
An investigation into the death was ongoing Friday afternoon, police said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
CA Department Of Water Resources Approves Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Among the priorities in the Napa Valley Subbasin GSP is a goal to reduce the pumping of groundwater by 10 percent.
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Across California, CA|News|
Lighted Art Delights | Pismo Sunset | Honeybee At Work: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Assisted Living Worker Charged In Resident's Death
Lateshia Starling, 54, was being held Friday at the Martinez jail in connection with the death of a 94-year-old Atria Walnut Creek resident.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Capitol Corridor: Phase 2 Of Martinez Station ADA Project Kicks Off
Temporary construction chain link fencing will be set to delineate the construction areas and keep the public from entering the work zone.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Lamborghini Bursts Into Flames In Suspected DUI Crash In Petaluma: PD
The Lamborghini driver lost control at a roundabout and collided with two parked cars, police said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
City Of Petaluma Community Update For Jan. 26, 2023
City Job Openings; Tenant Protections Workshops; Help Build A Better Workforce; Public Works & Utilities Spotlight; Books Clubs; More.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Ruling Puts SMART Back On Track To Construct Northern Extension
A recent California Supreme Court ruling dismissed a lawsuit challenging Regional Measure 3 (RM3) that was tying up funds.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Residents Asked to Fill Out Property Damage Survey
The survey results will help determine eligibility for assistance for Contra Costa County residents related to the January storms.
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