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 open house will allow the public to vote at a mock Vote Center, tour the Registrar of Voters facility, and learn more about how election
The academy is free to Napa residents 18 and older. Space is limited so sign up soon.
The city scooped up readers' choice awards in two categories of the magazine's annual Best Of The East Bay.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Curious about the construction going on around town? Here's a map and what to know.
A new data study reveals which Golden State chains leave diners craving more.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Walnut Creek
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Healdsburg.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Petaluma.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the Napa Valley.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Concord.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lamorinda.
Record travel is expected with more than 8.7 million of us on the move during the holiday week, according to California AAA.
The Sonoma County Sherriff-Coroner's Office identified a BMW driver who died in a collision on Old Adobe Road.
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Can you tell where in Sonoma County this photo was taken?
Its current mascot, Dog, is happily giving up his spot on 1,000 cans of root beer, which will now feature Wild Thang's very own mug.
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As firefighters were en route, workers grabbed fire extinguishers and tried to put out the blaze.
