Healdsburg, CA|News|
Stories From Sonoma: The New Stevenson Hall
Now, after a stunning $90-million renovation, Stevenson Hall will continue to transform the experience of many new generations.
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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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Stories From Sonoma: The New Stevenson Hall
Now, after a stunning $90-million renovation, Stevenson Hall will continue to transform the experience of many new generations.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Woman Drives Stolen Government Car From Arizona To California: PD
The 68-year-old woman is not a California resident and provided false identification when stopped by American Canyon officers.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez To Receive $2.5M Toward Pier Repairs
"There is no doubt this support from Congressmen Thompson and Garamendi is appreciated by all Martinez residents," Mayor Brianne Zorn said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Retrial Finds Contra Costa Man Guilty In Wife's Shooting Death: DA
"After many years, the victim’s family and the community have closure on a tragic and senseless murder."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Academy Award Winner Lists Sonoma County Estate Home For $4.3M
Robert Stromberg, a well-known art director who has worked on numerous Hollywood blockbuster movies, currently owns the home.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Spectacular Spillway | Surreal Sunset | Pastel Clouds: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Conn Dam Spillway A Spectacular Sight: Napa County Photos Of The Week
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
St. Helena Water Main Break: City Issues Statement
"Crews worked through the night and by 9 a.m., the team had completed the repairs to the water main, including the disinfection process."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Community Survey: Climate Mobilization Strategy
Take the Climate Mobilization Strategy survey to share your ideas on how the City of Healdsburg can be as sustainable as possible.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Selling Drugs
Drugs, money and cell phones were found as evidence in a search of the man's car, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Road Closures Lifted, Water Main Break Repaired In St. Helena
UPDATED: City officials initially responded to a report of a possible sinkhole and found a large water main break.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Earthquake Near Cloverdale, Healdsburg Rattles Sonoma County
The quake was reported just before 5:20 p.m.— Did YOU feel it?
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County Boy, 13, Hit By Car; Hospitalized In Critical Condition
The boy was rushed to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Welcomes 1st Female Mayor, 1st Sikh American Council Member
The swearing-in of Mayor Zorn left District 3 vacant on the City Council, and Satinder Malhi was unanimously appointed to fill this vacancy.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
City Of Napa To Implement New Paid Parking Program
The city is hosting a community meeting to discuss the new paid parking program development in Downtown Napa and the Oxbow District.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Goes Under Freeze Warning
Lamorinda temperatures were expected to top out at 52 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Goes Under Freeze Warning
Walnut Creek temperatures are expected to top out at 53 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Goes Under Freeze Warning
Concord temperatures are expected to top out at 53 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Goes Under Freeze Warning
Martinez temperatures are expected to top out at 53 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff