Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Lindsay Wildlife To Host Community Day To Celebrate 70 Years Wild
Guests can enjoy free museum admission, hands-on activities, live encounters with native wildlife ambassadors, and interactive booths.
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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Benicia, CA|News|
Say Aloha To L&L Hawaiian Barbecue In Benicia
The first 100 guests to arrive at the grand opening celebration will receive a special gift.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
3.4-Mile SMART Pathway To Open From Rohnert Park To Santa Rosa
Here's how to be among the first to walk or ride the newly completed segments.
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El Cerrito, CA|News|
Full Moon Sets Over San Pablo Bay: Photo Of The Day
Do you have a photo to share? Your work could be featured on Patch.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART To Open Pathways From Petaluma, Rohnert Park Stations
Community events are planned to celebrate the new pedestrian/bike paths between Petaluma and Penngrove and from Rohnert Park to Santa Rosa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sutter Health Opens New Care Center In Sonoma County
Sutter invested nearly $17 million in transforming the former Pac Bell call center into a modern healthcare facility.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
North Bay Legislator: Americans Will Pay Price For 'Trump's Trade War'
"The tariffs announced today will raise prices on groceries, electronics, cars and homes, and just about every other good on which we rely."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
East Bay Parks To Present Advocacy Award
The Radke Championing Advocacy Award for 2024 will be presented to state Sen. Tim Grayson.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
SMART To Celebrate New Pedestrian Pathway Segments
Community events are planned to celebrate the new pedestrian/bike paths between Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa and from Petaluma to Penngrove.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Work To Begin On Tice Valley Soccer Field Lighting Project
The city acknowledged the three-month project would create inconveniences and will try to maintain as much public park access as possible.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Goose Perches Precariously At Lake Berryessa Glory Hole: Photo
Do you have any recent photos to share?
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Police To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers
Police will be on the lookout all month long for drivers violating the state's hands-free cell phone law.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Receives State's Blessing On Housing Element
The 54-page document required "significant community input and countless hours of work and analysis by city staff and consultants."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Chipper Program Opens Early, Reducing Wildfire Risk
Each year, over 800 residents in unincorporated areas from Cloverdale to Sonoma and Kenwood to Jenner take advantage of the free program.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Repairs To Begin Along Ygnacio Valley Road In Walnut Creek
The project affects both eastbound and westbound lanes of Ygnacio Valley Road to the Concord city limits. See a map of the work area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
South San Francisco Sunrise: Photo Of The Day
A Patch reader captured this image from the SSF Bay Trail. Do you have photos to share?
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
'Crown Jewel Of California Parks': Photo Of The Day
A Martinez resident shared this photo of a recent trip to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Do you have photos to share?
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Mom Leads Charge For Change At Neighborhood Park
Emily Peterson, mom to a disabled daughter, wants to see a Magical Bridge Playground at her neighborhood park.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Man No Longer Missing From Walnut Creek, Police Say
UPDATED. Police asked the public for its help finding the missing 31-year-old man who visually appears 16 years old.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Mushroom Madness: Healdsburg Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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