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.
There are plenty of ways for Rohnert Park and Cotati residents to ring in 2023. Here's a guide to New Year's Eve events in Sonoma County.
There are plenty of ways for Healdsburg residents to ring in 2023. Here's a guide to New Year's Eve in Sonoma County.
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As an experienced leader for the past 17 years at Sonoma State, Dr. Visser will succeed Dr. Jean-Francois Coget.
As an experienced leader for the past 17 years at Sonoma State, Dr. Visser will succeed Dr. Jean-Francois Coget.
As an experienced leader for the past 17 years at Sonoma State, Dr. Visser will succeed Dr. Jean-Francois Coget.
There are plenty of ways for Lamorinda residents to ring in 2023. Here's a sampling of New Year's Eve events in the East Bay.
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There are plenty of ways for Concord residents to ring in 2023. Here's a sampling of New Year's Eve events in the East Bay.
There are plenty of ways for Martinez residents to ring in 2023. Here's a sampling of New Year's Eve events in the East Bay.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot; detectives were working to determine whether it was an intentional act.
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Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong called the child's death a tragic event for the family and the community.
The fees will be implemented Jan. 1. Here's what you need to know.
Detectives believe a man accused in a Christmas Day incident in Concord may have sexually assaulted other women, too.
"SMART's expansion north will create access to opportunity for people along the entire SMART corridor including Healdsburg and Cloverdale."
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas. The National Weather Service is likely to upgrade the advisory to a warning.
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas. The National Weather Service is likely to upgrade the advisory to a warning.
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas. The National Weather Service is likely to upgrade the advisory to a warning.
Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas. The National Weather Service is likely to upgrade the advisory to a warning.