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.
The California Highway Patrol took second place in 2023 in the Best Looking Cruiser contest. This year, the CHP seeks to take the cover.
The memorial procession for Vacaville police Officer Matthew Bowen, formerly of Concord Police Department, is Tuesday. Here's what to know.
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PG&E announced it was moving forward with the shutoff, which will impact some 16,000 customers in seven counties.
An open house is planned for Imagination Station, a space dedicated to Napa County children to learn and grow through exploration and play.
Both advisories were related to traffic delays expected in the city Friday night.
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Here’s how your local heat indices and actual air temperatures are projected to change, according to a new report by The Washington Post.
Here’s how your local heat indices and actual air temperatures are projected to change, according to a new report by The Washington Post.
Here’s how Napa Valley heat indices and actual air temperatures are projected to change, according to a new report by The Washington Post
In Petaluma, here’s how heat indices and actual air temperatures are projected to change, according to a new report by The Washington Post
In Concord, here’s how heat indices and actual air temperatures are projected to change, according to a new report by The Washington Post.
In Healdsburg, here’s how heat indices and actual air temperatures are projected to change, according to a new report by The Washington Post
"This was a trip I will remember for the rest of my life," said Sofie Hellmer, one of 16 Swedish students who recently spent a week at SSU.
The city submitted its first draft to the state in June 2022; two years and four reviews later, the state has all but approved it.
Caltrans will also remove a traffic signal but must close one lane from Napa Valley Corporate Way to state Highway 29 for two weeks.
Investigators said the motorcyclist was traveling at high speeds on Highway 1 when his bike collided with a pickup truck.
"We had a very competitive recruitment and Charles Ching stood out amongst a field of impressive candidates," City Manager Dan Buckshi said.
