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.
Santa Rosa-based Chandi Hospitality Group held a groundbreaking March 8 at Northern California's inaugural Chicken Guy location. (Photos)
The city issued a traffic advisory and encouraged drivers to plan accordingly.
Plus, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Ray Chen, Time for Three and over 100 international stars and emerging talent to perform July 6-21.
A checklist of required improvements was provided to the airport following the annual audit. One of the main repairs will cost $600,000.
The city saw no upward trend in crime in 2023, Chief Ryan Sullivan told the City Council’s Public Safety Committee in an annual report.
"Sonoma State is where you foster education and lifelong learning, so it could not be more appropriate for us to do that here."
He faces 21 felony counts after authorities allege a large cache of guns and homemade explosives were found at his residence.
County Supervisor Ken Carlson hosted a naturalization ceremony held Monday in Martinez.
Another 10 people were arrested on suspicion of DUI over the St. Patrick's Day weekend in Petaluma, bringing the total DUI arrests to 13.
Detectives were following up on leads in the fatal shooting and believe it was an isolated incident.
The application window is open for high schoolers and others interested in working for Orinda Parks and Rec this summer.
The Easter brunch menu at Spoonbar in Healdsburg will showcase celebratory dishes inspired by the flavors of spring.
A Sonoma County sheriff's deputy stopped to render medical aid to the man but his injuries were too severe and he died at the scene.
The defendant in a homicide trial also tried to attack a deputy district attorney before court security took swift action, authorities said.
Louis Manzo Jr., last assigned to Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Pleasant Hill, pleaded no contest to one count of grand theft from the agency.
During National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Walnut Creek Arts + Rec is spreading the word about its efforts.
Police received tips related to obscene digital files and after following up, made the arrests.
The city advised drivers to avoid the area if possible.
The "window smash" burglaries happened over 14 hours in various parts of the city over the weekend, police said.
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
