Napa Valley, CA|News|
Investigation Of Fatal Napa Bicycle Crash Completed
A lengthy investigation determined no other parties were involved in the fatal Wine Country Avenue crash.
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
When To Apply For Waitlist Lotteries For Healdsburg, SoCo Complexes
Extremely low-income earners can apply for waitlist lotteries for one—and two-bedroom units at seven complexes, including one in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
When To Apply For County Waitlist Lotteries At 7 Housing Complexes
Extremely low-income earners can apply for waitlist lotteries for one—and two-bedroom units at seven complexes, including one in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Inclusive Trunk-Or-Treat Event Planned In Walnut Creek
Now in its fifth year, Trunk-or-Treat is free to attend and includes a sensory-friendly hour and an indoor special space.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Get Your Orders In
Order Casa Orinda's famous fried chicken dinner to help Orinda Rotary raise money for local causes.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Scam Alert From St. Helena Police Department
"If there is a question about who is calling, please hang up and dial our non-emergency number."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
City Of Concord Receives Prestigious Award For Public Arts Program
Established in 2022 to reignite Concord's vibrant downtown, the program brought three annual multi-day events to the city.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Hometown Gold Medal Celebration | 'Comet Of The Century': CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
'Something I'll Never See Again': Petaluma Photos 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|
Sonoma County Man Jailed For Obscene Matter: Police
Detectives arrested the 27-year-old man as he drove into Petaluma for work.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Students Tour Local Manufacturing Businesses
The Manufacturing Week field trip drove home the scale of the work being done in Napa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Under Red Flag Warning; Power Shutoff Possible In Contra Costa
Here's what to know about the critical fire weather conditions impacting Contra Costa County and the Bay Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Under Red Flag Warning; PSPS Impacts Parts Of North Bay
Here's what to know about the current fire weather conditions in Sonoma County and the Bay Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Under Red Flag Warning; PSPS Underway In Some Areas
Here's what to know about the current fire weather conditions in Sonoma County and the Bay Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Power Shutoffs Underway In Napa, North Bay Amid Red Flag Warning
BREAKING: Here's what to know about the current fire weather conditions in Napa County and the Bay Area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
$230M Bond Measure: Napa Valley Unified Seeks Voter Approval
With classrooms in disrepair, NVUSD says the funding will be used well. However, not all in Napa County approve of issuing more bonds.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley 2014 Vintage Wines On Exclusive Offer For Short Time
For a limited time, more than 85 wineries are offering special, 10-year-old library wines for purchase directly from their cellars.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Measure J Sees Sonoma County Rally Around Its Farms
Every city in Sonoma County passed a resolution against the ballot item that seeks to shut down farms that confine animals.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Measure O: Arguments For, Against
The ballot question seeks voters' approval to amend the city's Growth Management Ordinance to encourage multifamily housing construction.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Makers District: An Invitation To Get Involved
"From where we sit, this part of town has a ton of potential."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
