Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg, Sonoma County Under Flood Watch, Wind Advisory
The first significant atmospheric river of the season is expected to deluge the North Bay with intense rainfall. Here's what to know.
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
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Covered California Open Enrollment Began Nov. 1: What To Know
Napa County reminds residents that open enrollment is underway and runs through Jan. 31.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
City Of Concord Seeks Representative For Transit Advisory Committee
Recruitment is underway for the City of Concord's representative on the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Coast Guard Rescues 8 Off Bodega Bay, Point Reyes
The U.S. Coast Guard made 16 rescues around the Bay Area over the weekend, eight of which were made by the Coast Guard Bodega Bay station.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort Named Best Of Napa County
In celebration, Roman Spa invites guests to enjoy a limited-time offer.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Postal Worker Fatally Struck By Car In Santa Rosa
He was a 33-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, police said, and was standing outside his postal vehicle sorting mail when he was struck.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State Faculty, Staff Win City Council Races In Santa Rosa, Cotati
Bañuelos won the Santa Rosa City Council District 5 race with 60% of the vote, and Ford won the Cotati election with 27.6% in a 3-way race.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Rainbow Over Wine Country: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART To Stop Service For 1 Weekend To Test For New Petaluma Station
The entire SMART line serving Marin and Sonoma counties will be out of service and a section of Todd Road in Santa Rosa will be closed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Resident Dies, More Sick From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
One person died and 15 were hospitalized after a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to recalled organic carrots, said health experts.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Street Art | Support Canines | Sublime Sunset: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Cat Nap At CVS: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Photo Of The Day: Moon Dance, Anyone?
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Across California, CA|News|
Chronic Congestion At Yosemite 'Firefall' Spurs Required Reservations
Due to crowds that peak in February when Horsetail Fall becomes a mecca for photographers and lovers of nature, reservations are required.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
Santa Claus Is Coming To Fairfield—Again!
The jolly fellow will visit several Fairfield neighborhoods. See Santa's list of stops for the 2024 holiday season.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Seeks Applicants For Vacant City Council Seat
The person elected will complete the term of Liz Alessio, who was elected to the Napa County Board of Supervisors in the June Primary.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
New Mask Order Issued In Sonoma County
The order applies to all health care personnel in patient care areas. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
5 Arrests Made In Halloween Night Teen Melee
Police believe there was gang affiliation among one of the groups involved in the fight.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Meals On Wheels Diablo Region Seeks Board Members
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of the population in Contra Costa County and are often the "hidden hungry."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Wins Compliance Court Case Involving Hoopes Winery
"Despite our best efforts to collaborate with them to meet important standards, our proposals were refused."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
