Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley Goes Under Freeze Warning
Napa Valley temperatures are expected to top out at 57 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, 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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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Goes Under Freeze Warning
Petaluma temperatures are expected to top out at 56 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park, Cotati Go Under Freeze Warning
Rohnert Park and Cotati temperatures are expected to top out at 55 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Goes Under Freeze Warning
Healdsburg temperatures are expected to top out at 56 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.
Maggie Fusek and Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
P.F. Chang's Opening Soon In Sonoma County
The first P.F. Chang's in the North Bay is coming soon to a 4,000-square-foot space at Santa Rosa Plaza's main entrance along B Street.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
New Executive Director Aims To Continue Helping Napa County Youth
Sonoma County resident Beth Fox has been hired as the new executive director for a Napa County program called If Given A Chance.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Oversight Volunteers Sought In Martinez Refinery Release Investigation
Community members who are 18 or older and who live near Martinez, Pacheco, and surrounding unincorporated areas will be considered.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Issues Local Emergency After Recent Storms
Damage in Napa County is currently estimated at about $8.5 million.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Businesses Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
RP, Cotati Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief
Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Graton Resort & Casino, Vitalant Team Up For Rohnert Park Blood Drive
Did you know January is National Blood Donor Month?
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
3 Arrested As Pursuit Ends In Crash Near Novato
The suspects in a Mercedes-Benz — sought in a botched break-in at a Sonoma County marijuana dispensary — crashed into a solar panel.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
3 Arrested In Pursuit From Sonoma To Marin County
The suspects in a Mercedes-Benz — sought in a botched break-in at a Sonoma County marijuana dispensary — crashed into a solar panel.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into CVS In Petaluma: Police
The driver also had a warrant for DUI and was on probation for DUI, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
