Across California, CA|News|
Dodger Blue | Historic Donation | Stolen Warhol: 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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
New Childcare Center Recipient Of Healdsburg Rotary's Largest Gift
YWCA Sonoma County operates the new facility and serves infants through preschool-aged children five days a week, year-round.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
Point Isabel Point Of View: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Full Moon Over Mount Tam: Marin County 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|
Fires At Movie Theater, Elderly Care Home Keep Firefighters Busy
No evacuations were necessary, the Petaluma Fire Department said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Roseville, CA|News|
NorCal Man Arrested For 600+ Child Sex Abuse Images: CHP
California Highway Patrol's Computer Crimes Investigation Unit uncovered images depicting children from toddler-aged to preteens, CHP said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Breaks Heat Record
It was among three Bay Area cities that experienced record-setting heat Wednesday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Under Health Advisory For Excessive Heat
Got plans for the weekend? Here's how hot it will be in Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Slow Down, Enjoy The View: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Excessive Heat Warning Extended For Healdsburg, Sonoma County
Two North Bay cities broke heat records Wednesday.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Future Of Iconic Bay Area Landmark Secured
The prominent property where the Lafayette Hillside Memorial resides was put up for sale last year.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Arson Suspect Jailed For Brush Fire, May Be Tied To 2nd Blaze: SRPD
The fires happened a day apart in the same area, Santa Rosa police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Victims Identified In Napa Double-Homicide
A man and a woman were fatally shot Thursday in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Public Invited To Observe All Phases Of Napa County Nov. 5 Election
"Observers protect the integrity of our elections and we want people to come witness the electoral process first-hand."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Community To Honor 'Petaluma Pete' With Bench Dedication
The Petaluma Downtown Association invites the public for one last fond farewell to Petaluma Pete, aka John Maher, of piano fame.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Fire At Lime Ridge Open Space Remains Under Investigation
"We are deeply grateful to the firefighters for their rapid response and tireless efforts in protecting our community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Spare The Air Alert Extended For Bay Area
Ground-level ozone pollution concentrations were forecast to be unhealthy amid high temperatures up to 110 in some areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Resident Appointed To Nano Banc Board Of Directors
James Westfall, a member of the Rotary Club of Healdsburg, brings nearly 40 years of banking experience.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma, Sonoma County Under Heat Advisory
The county is opening cooling centers for those needing respite from the heat.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Heat Advisory In Effect For Healdsburg, Sonoma County
The county is opening cooling centers for those needing respite from the heat.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff