Petaluma, CA|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Petaluma?
Here's what to know in Petaluma about the solar eclipse on April 8.
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Healdsburg?
Here's what to know in Healdsburg about the solar eclipse on April 8.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Man, 84, Fatally Struck While Checking Mail
The Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified a man struck and killed in unincorporated Petaluma.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Con Fire Announces Major Repair Project At Station Built In 1951
The crew from Station 14 will temporarily operate out of Station 12 during the project, which is expected to take 90 days.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Jersey Mike's To Donate All Sales To This Charity
Wednesday is National Day of Giving, and Jersey Mike's in Walnut Creek will donate 100 percent of sales to a great cause.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
St. Helena Shuts Down Water Main For Repair
Wednesday's planned temporary outage impacts customers in the Madrone Knolls neighborhood and the Meadowood Resort area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Jersey Mike's To Donate All Sales To This Charity
Wednesday is National Day of Giving, and Jersey Mike's in Concord will donate 100 percent of sales to a great cause.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Jersey Mike's To Donate All Sales To This Charity
Wednesday is National Day of Giving, and Jersey Mike's in Napa will donate 100 percent of sales to a great local cause.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma County Jersey Mike's Locations To Donate All Sales To Charity
Wednesday is National Day of Giving, and Jersey Mike's locations in these SoCo cities will donate 100 percent of sales to a great cause.
Maggie Fusek and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Elderly Man Hit, Killed While Checking Mail: CHP
A Land Rover fatally struck the man on a rural road west of Petaluma city limits.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Exhibit Features 9 East Bay Photographers
The show at De Valle Educational Center in Walnut Creek is the culmination of an advanced photography workshop led by Bill Helsel.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
RecycleSmart Asks Walnut Creek Customers To Take Brief Survey Online
The solid waste company seeks community feedback as it prepares to solicit bids for garbage, recycling and organics services.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
RecycleSmart Asks Lamorinda Customers To Take Brief Survey Online
The solid waste company seeks community feedback as it prepares to solicit bids for garbage, recycling and organics services.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
City Hosting Meeting This Week About Grove Street Neighborhood Plan
Community members can learn about the design concepts and share feedback on the plan to create a cohesive corridor.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Police To Host Annual Meeting About Drones, Military Equipment
The Concord Police Department is holding the meeting under Assembly 481 and invites the community to attend.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Fire Damages Garage At Historic Petaluma Home
The blaze produced heavy, wind-driven smoke and triggered a request for help from neighboring fire districts.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
April Bill From PG&E To Include Up To $140 Climate Credit
Customers with both gas and electric service from PG&E will see up to $140.63 in credits on their April bill. Here's why.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Congressman Secures $850K For Napa River Ecology Center
The Eco Center will engage students from across the Bay Area in exploring and conserving the American Canyon Wetlands.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Repeat DUI Offender Held On $700K Bail: Police
Police said the man provided a false name to the officer but the officer knew it was fake because he'd previously arrested the man for DUI.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Releases 14 Draft Frameworks For Future Of City
Plus, save the date for the city's family-friendly General Plan Fest to be held in May at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
