Napa Valley, CA|News|
55-Hour Full Closure In Place For Eastbound Highway 37
Eastbound Highway 37 is expected to remain closed throughout Mother's Day weekend, until 5 a.m. Monday.
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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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Fire District Conducts Prescribed Burn In Sleepy Hollow
Some smoke may be visible to residents in surrounding neighborhoods, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costans: Share Your Stories Of Loved Ones Lost To Past Wars
Do you wish to honor a loved one who gave the ultimate sacrifice? Officials will read the stories aloud as part of a Memorial Day ceremony.
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Concord|News|
Youth Members Sought For Concord Parks, Rec And Open Space Commission
Applicants must be between 12 and 21 years old and live in or attend school in Concord.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Reduces Speed Limits Downtown, Near School Zones
"Keep an eye out for new signage and check out the maps below to view the areas where speeds will change."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Valley Castle Among Top 10 In The World: Tripadvisor List
Most are centuries old and European. Not Castello di Amorosa. Construction took 15 years but it is still the youngest castle on the list.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State: From Root To Shoot, SSU's Wine Business Institute Grows Success Stories
The proof is in the success of the Institute's alumni.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Answers Sought After Jane Doe Identified Through DNA
A woman whose remains were found in 1967 in Sonoma County has been identified. The sheriff's office still has a cold case to solve.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Buck Stops In Walnut Creek: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Watch: New Roundabouts, Overpass Coming To Gateway Of Napa County
See a video simulation of the Highway 12/Highway 29 Soscol Junction Project, designed to help motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
SMART Sets New Ridership Record
"This unprecedented ridership demonstrates the immense value SMART brings to our communities."
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Is Pretty In Pink: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Briones Pilot Project Focus Of Upcoming Meeting
The East Bay Regional Park District's two-year pilot project on trail use has passed the one-year mark. A meeting will discuss what's next.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Sees Record-Setting Year In Winegrape Production: Ag Report
The top three varieties in total value were Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, according to the report released this week.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Read: Napa County District Attorney's Office Newsletter, May 2024
"Anyone who has been paying attention to recent headlines knows that it’s been a startling and highly emotional time for our community."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Surveys Residents On Rezoning For Fair Housing
The city's inclusive public planning process involves rezoning select properties in higher-resource neighborhoods.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Artisan Walk A Chance To Shop Local, Support Local
Own a piece that hung in the San Franciso de Young Museum; check out local photographer Jeff Heyman's work.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Glowing Sunset Frames Carquinez Bridge: Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
New Trolley To Run Between SMART Station, Downtown Santa Rosa
Rose-E is an electric trolley launching next week, offering free rides this summer to and from multiple stops in Downtown Santa Rosa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
This Is CA's 'Most Beautiful' Restaurant, New Ranking Says
The "50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" list was developed by OpenTable in celebration of People magazine’s 50th anniversary.
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