Concord|News|
Feds, Police Reach Agreement In Race Discrimination Scandal
"A police department that discriminates based on race and other protected classes undermines both public safety and public confidence."
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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Petaluma, CA|News|
Stunning West Sonoma County Sunrise: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Officer Suffers 'Significant' Injury In Scuffle With Transient: SRPD
An officer with Santa Rosa PD's Downtown Enforcement Team Tasered the man twice with little effect, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Foundation Funds Napa Swim Scholarships, Playground Improvements
In 2024, the Napa Parks and Recreation Foundation funded $25,000 in playground improvements and $15,000 in swim lesson scholarships.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Longtime Hotel Healdsburg General Manager Aziz Zhari Retires
Abdel "Aziz" Zhari leaves a legacy that has shaped the Healdsburg hospitality scene.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
2-Alarm Gas Station Fire Quickly Contained By Con Fire
Firefighters knocked down the fire inside the business within about 20 minutes.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Bakery 'Among 22 Best In The U.S.': List
A "bakery renaissance is underway," fueled in part by post-Covid restaurant changes and diners' tastes, The New York Times wrote.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Public Invited To Help Sonoma County Supervisors Set 2025 Agenda
"This meeting is a chance for our board to align our priorities and lay the groundwork for the coming year."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
PG&E Expects Electric Rates To Stabilize In 2025
Rates changed on Jan. 1. PG&E has released a forecast for the year ahead.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
These 25 Retailers Are Among Thousands Of CA Stores Closing In 2025
There are 57 percent more store closings than there were one year ago, a retail tracking company revealed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Mill Valley
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Start 2025 With 120 Meteors An Hour Over Larkspur, Corte Madera
The Quadrantid meteor shower is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Start 2025 With 120 Meteors An Hour Over San Anselmo, Fairfax
The Quadrantid meteor shower is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over San Rafael
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Novato
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Healdsburg
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Start 2025 With 120 Meteors An Hour Over Rohnert Park, Cotati
The Quadrantid meteor shower is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Petaluma
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Sonoma Valley
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Napa Valley
The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
