Concord|News|
Concord Opens Cooling Center
The center has air conditioning and comfortable seating amid an excessive heat warning.
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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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Wildfire Burns On Ygnacio Valley Road: Con Fire
The blaze broke out near the border of Walnut Creek and Concord.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State Alumna Kara de Lambert Curates Art Is In 'Bloom' Exhibition
She is the curator at Imagery Estate Winery and has curated over 200 artists in the San Francisco Bay Area, nationally and internationally.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Posts Property Tax Bills For 2024-2025
Property owners can access their secured property tax bills by entering their assessment parcel number (APN) or property address.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
1 Arrested In BB Gun Assault, 2nd Suspect Sought: Petaluma PD
A woman suffered in her hand and the back of her head, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Table Tennis Champs| Idyllic Sunrises | Lake Tahoe Blue: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Foraging For Champignon: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Across California, CA|News|
'Creatures Are Stirring': California Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Dead In Napa Shooting; Arrest Made After Standoff
A man and woman were found dead from gunshot wounds Thursday in front of a Lincoln Avenue residence, police said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Longtime Walnut Creek Employee Selected As Public Works Director
Rich Payne has worked for the city since 1999, most recently as interim public works director upon the retirement of Heather Ballenger.
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Concord|News|
City Of Concord Invites Community To Help Plant 'Micro Forest'
Over 700 trees and shrubs will be planted as a micro forest on the Ayers Elementary School campus thanks to a federal urban forest grant.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Shooting Investigation Continues In Napa
Police issued another alert asking the public to continue to avoid the area where the shooting took place.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Substantial Damage To Several Homes, Cars Caused By DUI Driver: Police
It is alleged the driver was found asleep at the wheel and did not wake up until officers broke a window.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Drum Roll, Please: Movie Theater Under Construction In Healdsburg
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for True West Film Center.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Form Email Threatens To Extort Recipients, Police Say
See a copy of the email, which police say has been received by several Petaluma residents.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Memorial Procession Planned For Rancho Adobe Fire Capt. Kyle Heard
Capt. Heard was a husband, father, son, brother and 21-year veteran of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
RSVP: San Francisco Among Next Stops For Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
The all-pink cafe on wheels is carrying limited edition Hello Kitty 50th anniversary merch. Find out when it will be in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
South Bay Hello Kitty Fans, Unite! RSVP For San Jose Stop
The all-pink cafe on wheels is carrying limited edition Hello Kitty 50th anniversary merch. Find out when it will be in your town.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Bruno, CA|News|
RSVP: San Bruno Is Next Stop For Hello Kitty Truck
The all-pink cafe on wheels is carrying limited edition Hello Kitty 50th anniversary merch. Find out when it will be in your town.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
RSVP: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck To Stop In Walnut Creek
The all-pink cafe on wheels is carrying limited edition Hello Kitty 50th anniversary merch. Find out when it will be in your town.
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