Healdsburg, CA|News|
Crossing Lambert Road Bridge In Healdsburg: Photo Of The Day
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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|
Man Accused Of Following Victims Home, Robbing Them: Verdict
Prosecutors said the accused man wore a mask and followed people who'd been shopping, then robbed them at gunpoint.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Police Search For Truck, Driver Involved In Hit And Run
A motorcyclist was left with severe injuries in the Santa Rosa crash.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest Is Nigh
Oktoberfest 2024: Here's what to know about the two-day, family-friendly event.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
County, Napa Firewise Complete Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project On Sanitarium Road In Deer Park
The project enhances evacuation routes, improves access to St. Helena Hospital, and establishes a vital fuel break in a fire-prone area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Group Seeks To Save Sonoma Coast Redwoods From Threat Of Development
Save The Redwoods League seeks to raise $16 million by Dec. 31 to acquire and restore 1,600 acres of mature redwoods and coastal prairies.
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Concord|News|
Chick-fil-A To Open In Concord, Bring 125 Jobs To Community
It's the first Chick-fil-A in Concord and the second for owner-operator Brent Allen of the Walnut Creek Chick-fil-A.
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Concord|News|
Concord, Contra Costa Restaurants Awarded $5K Resilience Grants
See which Concord-area businesses received grants through California Restaurant Funds' fourth consecutive Restaurants Care Resilience Fund.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
7 Napa Valley Restaurants Awarded $5K Resilience Grants
The restaurants are in Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga, Yountville and Napa Valley.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Restaurant Awarded $5K Resilience Grant
See which Contra Costa businesses received grants through California Restaurant Funds' fourth consecutive Restaurants Care Resilience Fund.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
2 Walnut Creek Restaurants Awarded $5K Resilience Grants
Recipients can use the money for equipment and technology upgrades, unforeseen hardships, employee retention bonuses and employee training.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Sonoma State Alum Manny Rodriguez Featured In 'Diverse: Issues In Higher Education'
Rodriguez, a director of policy and advocacy for a nonprofit, credits his time at SSU with influencing his passion for the work he does now.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
7 Sonoma County Restaurants Awarded $5K Grants
The restaurants are in Sonoma, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Guerneville.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Awarded Grant To Help Close Digital Divide
Napa County is one of 12 counties and 24 cities and towns in the state selected to receive the grant.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Annual Health Expo Coming Up In Concord
Attendees can get free health screenings, advice from health experts, and information on various health-related topics.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Meet Brian Barnacle, District 6 Candidate For Petaluma City Council
Patch sent the same set of questions to each candidate. Two of three replied. Here is what they had to say.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Meet Lance Kuehne, District 6 Candidate For Petaluma City Council
Patch sent the same set of questions to each candidate. Two of three replied. Here is what they had to say.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Ribbon Cutting Held For Soscol Junction Project In Napa County
The project includes nearly $20 million in Senate Bill 1 funds to replace outdated intersection with an overpass and two roundabouts.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run Of 7-Year-Old Child: CHP
The driver admitted to the crash but was unaware of what she hit, the California Highway Patrol said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Driver Airlifted From Fiery Crash Off U.S. Highway 101 Near Healdsburg
The crash, which likely caused a second crash by lookie-loos, shut down the southbound side of US 101.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
