Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek City Manager Addresses 'Less Than Civil Behavior'
Certain behavior at a recent City Council meeting prompted the city manager to remind people of the conduct expected at public meetings.
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
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public: Police
It was alleged that the unsheltered man masturbated in front of several people before police arrived.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State Makes Money Magazine 'Best Colleges In America' 2024 List
SSU also made the magazine's lists for Best Public Colleges, Best Colleges in the West and Best College with High Acceptance Rates.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Scholar Graduates From Brown With Chemical Engineering Degree
Help Monica Ledbetter congratulate her daughter Julia, the strongest person she knows, on earning her bachelors degree from Brown University
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa To Kick-Off Citywide Urban Forest Management Plan
The city will launch community engagement efforts with a community meeting this week.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Duran Duran 'Rio' Girl Discovered 42 Years Later Living In Napa Valley
The woman described as the Mona Lisa of Generation X had a successful modeling career before she married, settled down and started a winery.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
PG&E Invites Sonoma County Customers To A Coffee Connect
The event is planned at Lola's Market and is an efficient way for customers to connect with PG&E if they have questions.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Point Fire Latest: Homes Confirmed Lost, Damage Assessment Continues
The fire's acreage slightly grew Monday. For Tuesday, Cal Fire was planning to keep the same resources committed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Must 'Proactively Address Projected Budget Shortfalls': Mayor
A $329.6 million mid-cycle budget was adopted by Napa City Council, enabling the city to realign priorities to maintain essential services.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
AAA Survey Shows Fewer Going Electric; CA Shows EV Sales Strong
"Early adopters who wanted an EV already have one," said Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive research.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Bobcat Stakes Claim | Golden Hour | Mama Wood Duck: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Garners National Recognition For ADU Forgivable Loan Program
The award-winning program was launched in 2023 and addresses the county’s housing challenge through a creative, scalable solution.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Repeat DUI Offender Gets Life Sentence In Fatal Napa Valley Crash: DA
Mauricio Ramirez Aguilar, 40, was on DUI probation when he fatally struck 87-year-old Yountville resident Constantine Tsavalas in Oct. 2020.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Con Man With 'Gold Jewelry' Bilks $4K From 85-Year-Old: Police
While the victim's family was reporting him missing, police allege the fraudster drove the victim around to ATMs to withdraw the cash.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
'Let It Beaver': Popular Wildlife Festival Returns
Over 50 nature groups will gather for the 15th annual Beaver Festival.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
'Where Is Everyone?': Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
City Cancels Flow Trail Proposed For Lime Ridge Open Space
With so many other projects underway in Walnut Creek, city staff cannot devote enough time to the proposed trail.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
City Gives Youth 'A Seat At The Table'
Following a successful pilot program, the Walnut Creek City Council voted to add permanent youth representation to three commissions.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State Alumni Emphasize The Importance Of Diversity In The Wine Business
As 1 percent of the country’s 11,000 wineries are black-owned, the desire for an increased blend of demographics is easy to understand.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
5 Things To Know About St. Marys Road Pipeline Replacement Project
The Eastern Bay Municipal Utility District is months long and should be underway by now. Here are five things to know.
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