Across California, CA|News|
Electric-Blue Waves | Red Sky Morning |Black-Tailed Deer: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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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Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Bioluminescent Waves In Imperial Beach: Photos Of The Day
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
10 Photos: Atmospheric River Pounds Northern California
The atmospheric river brought record rainfall to the North Bay Area and heavy snow to the Sierras. Flooding has now spread.
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Across California, CA|News|
CDC Confirms CA Child Infected By H5N1 Bird Flu
It is the first reported avian influenza H5 virus infection in a child in the United States.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Flood Warning Issued For Russian River In Guerneville
The river is expected to reach flood stage Friday night. Meanwhile, several schools were closed because of campus flooding or blocked roads.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Woman Seriously Injured In Wine-Country Crash
The California Highway Patrol said the woman hit a tree when her car went off Highway 29.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Enters Partnership With U.S. Army
The Board of Supervisors and officials from the U.S. Army and Napa County celebrated the new partnership with a ceremony.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
A Letter To The Undocumented In Sonoma County
Petaluma's police chief shared a letter from the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Chiefs Association addressing concerns of mass deportation.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Downtown Healdsburg, Foss Creek May Flood, City Says
A flood advisory was issued for all of Sonoma County, with a flood warning also in effect for Central Sonoma County, including Healdsburg.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Black-Tailed Deer In Napa: Photo Of The Day
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Moon Over Occidental: Sonoma County Photo Of The Day
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa To Clear Homeless Encampments From Kennedy Park
The city, which received a $15 million encampment resolution grant, will move campers to another part of the park for a transition period.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
Sunset Paints The Sky: Marin Photo Of The Day
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
City, EBMUD At Odds Over Lafayette Reservoir Tower, An Iconic Landmark
The city of Lafayette hopes EBMUD will reconsider its plans to shorten the tower by 40 feet and is encouraging a public turnout.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
5 Bay Area Restaurants Among America’s 100 Best, New List Says
The elite eateries range in cuisine from Mediterranean/Greek to Cantonese-American, Steak, Contemporary Euro and Contemporary American.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Sonoma County Honored With International Emergency Preparedness Award
The county's Emergency Management Department is being recognized for its Model Emergency Operations Center program for high school students.
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Concord|News|
Shop Concord E-Gift Card Relaunched In Time For Holiday Season
Get a free $50 bonus card with each $100 gift card purchase, a free $25 card for a $50 gift card, or a free $10 card for each $20 card.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Workforce Pathways Program Launched To Empower Contra Costa Youth
The program for youths 16-25 aims to bridge the gap between education and employment.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Under Flood Watch, Wind Advisory
The first significant atmospheric river of the season is expected to drench the North Bay for several days. See a list of sandbag stations.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma, Sonoma County Under Flood Watch, Wind Advisory
The first significant atmospheric river of the season is expected to drench the North Bay with intense rainfall. Here's what to know.
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