Across California, CA|News|
CA Expands Raw Milk Recall To Protect Public From Bird Flu
State officials also quarantined the Central California farm that produced the milk products in which the bird flu virus was detected.
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|
Bay Area Native Alex Consani Wins 'Model Of Year' Award
Consani is the first openly transgender person to earn the British Fashion Council's title of model of the year.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In Napa Valley This Christmas Season
Santa Claus is coming to town! Here is a list of his Napa-area appearances for community events, photo ops, breakfast with Santa and more.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
8 CA Eateries Among Best New Restaurants In America, New Ranking Says
Restaurants from Napa Valley and San Francisco to Los Angeles made the list; California is also home to Esquire's Restaurant of the Year.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In Healdsburg This Christmas Season
Santa Claus is coming to town; here is where to see him.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Sheriff's Office To Put Grant Toward DUI Drug Testing Program
A $158,000 grant will go toward purchasing new equipment for detecting drugs in DUI cases.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Holiday Home Tour Tickets On Sale
This exclusive experience offers a rare glimpse into the architecture and seasonal decor of some of Napa’s most beloved residences.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Among 10 Best Christmas Towns In America: Newsweek
The city in northern Sonoma County was one of two in California to make the Newsweek Readers' Choice list for 2024.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Where To See Santa In Petaluma This Christmas Season
Santa Claus is coming to town; here is where to see him.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
USC Athlete, 2 Others Killed In Tesla Cybertruck Crash
Trojan Soren Dixon was home for Thanksgiving in Northern California when the fatal crash took place.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Road To Fall: Marin Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Piedmont, CA|News|
3 Piedmont Teens Killed In Thanksgiving Week Crash Identified
The city thanked the community for showing an outpouring of support for the families of Krysta Tsukahara, Jack Nelson and Soren Dixon.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Self-Service Sundays Start Dec. 1 In Concord: What To Know
If successful, County Librarian Alison McKee said the program could expand to other branches of the Contra Costa County Libary system.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Self-Service Sundays At Concord Library: What To Know
If successful, County Librarian Alison McKee said the program could expand to other branches of the Contra Costa County Libary system.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Library Launches Self-Service Sundays
If successful, County Librarian Alison McKee said the program could expand to other branches of the Contra Costa County Libary system.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
2 Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide
A sheriff's deputy found their bodies inside a home in a sparsely populated, unincorporated area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Fall In Sacramento | Turkeys Roam Free | Chinook Salmon: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Leader Of The Pack: Photo Of The Day
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Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Gorgeous Imperial Beach Sunset: Photo Of The Day
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Bird On A Wire? Hawk On A Fence: Photo Of The Day
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