Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Recognized With Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The county satisfied nationally recognized guidelines in four areas to earn the accolade.
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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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Earthquake Strikes Christmas Day In Contra Costa County
Did YOU feel the quake? See a map of ZIP codes where residents reported experiencing the late-night earthquake.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Shadows In The Sand: Photo Of The Day
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Across California, CA|News|
Eye Drops Recalled In CA Over Fungal Contamination
The fungus could cause an infection that threatens vision, the FDA said. Customers in California are urged to throw the eye drops away.
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Across California, CA|News|
Sunrise Serenity | Holiday Express Train | Tour O'Lights: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Santa Makes Trip From North Pole On Holiday Express: Photo Of The Day
"Santa and his helpers had a delightful time aboard the Holiday Express," SMART reported.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Big Bang Theory: Photo Of The Day
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Across California, CA|News|
Car Insurance Surges In CA: Here's Why, And What You Can Do
Compared to other Western states, Californians pay more than residents of Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah but less than Nevada.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA's Best Schools 2024: Rankings For High Schools, Elementary, College
California boasts several of the best public high schools, middle schools and elementary schools, according to U.S News and Niche rankings.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette, Orinda Residents Rank Among Happiest In America: Survey
Residents of five other pricey California communities also ranked among the happiest in the country.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
County Connection Dedicates Building In Honor Of Bob Schroder, Son
The Schroder Administration Building stands in tribute to the late Walnut Creek City Councilmember and his son Rob Schroder of Martinez.
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Concord|News|
Schroder Administration Building Dedicated; Honors Father, Son Duo
The building at County Connection's headquarters in Concord stands in tribute to Robert "Bob" Schroder and his son Robert "Rob" Schroder. '
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Police To Hold DUI Checkpoint Thursday Night In Petaluma
"Officers will look for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, checking drivers for proper licensing, delaying motorists momentarily."
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costans Invited To Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Service
The memorial is held annually around Dec. 21 in alignment with the winter solstice, the year's longest night.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
This CA Brewery Is Among 30 Best In U.S., Beer Pros Say
The list echoes some big changes "currently ripping through the beer world."
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Benicia, CA|News|
City Secures $2.4M Settlement With Republic Services For New Bridge
A Republic Services truck struck a Benicia pedestrian bridge used daily by students at Mary Farmar Elementary.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Happy Holidays From St. Helena
The star of the holiday display is a 36-foot-tall, earthquake-proofed "Christmas tree" of stacked wine barrels.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Amid Lawsuit, Court Orders Sonoma County To Stop Issuing Well Permits
The order was served to the county Tuesday and stems from the lawsuit Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper vs. County of Sonoma.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
8 Arrested In Walnut Creek Crackdown On Retail Theft
Organized retail crime task force members with the CHP and the state's Department of Justice joined Walnut Creek police for the operation.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Above The Fog: Photo Of The Day
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