Petaluma, CA|News|
Volunteers Needed For Petaluma Butter & Egg Days
More than 200 volunteers are sought for the popular, long-running community event.
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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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Gang Members Armed With Machetes Arrested In Park Fight: Sheriff
A witness reported seeing two people with machetes following a group of people around a Sonoma County park.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Fast-Food Sector Sees Major Job Losses, Revised Data Shows
Before a recent revision, federal unemployment data for the year showed no gain or loss in the California fast-food industry.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Santa Rosa Police Give Results Of DUI Checkpoint
A total of 923 drivers were contacted during the checkpoint held at College Avenue and Morgan Street.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Presents Spring Camps, 1st-Ever Disability Resource Fair
Signups are underway for the camps and the IDD Resource Fair is planned for this weekend.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
1-Cent Napa Sales Tax Increase Set To Kick In
With new revenue available soon from Measure G, city officials said immediate steps have been taken to begin its implementation.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
North Bay Senior Turns 100, Celebrates A Century Of Stories
When asked about the secret to her longevity, former Napa resident Josephine "Jo" Seifert offered simple yet timeless advice.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Wildflowers Bloom | St. Paddy's Day Revelers | Barn Owl: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
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Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Coroner Identifies Glen Ellen Man Killed During Santa Rosa Pursuit
The 28-year-old was fatally struck by a suspected DUI driver at Montgomery Drive and Farmer's Lane.
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Concord|News|
Contra Costa Native Kwame Reed Hired As County Deputy Clerk-Recorder
Most recently, Reed served as assistant city manager and economic development director for the city of Antioch.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Historic Wohler Street Bridge Near Healdsburg To Close For 6 Months
While an $18 million seismic retrofit upgrade is completed, drivers will be diverted onto Eastside Road, U.S. Highway 101 and Westside Road.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Mysterious Sight Over Healdsburg: Photo Of The Day
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Caltrans To Repair Storm-Damaged Section Of Highway 37
The work on Highway 37 at Lakeville Highway requires five consecutive nights of closures.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County District Attorney Updates The Community
DA Allison Haley and staff update the community on gun violence in Napa County, scams to watch out for, and the latest court happenings.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
CVS Store Rammed With Car In Attempted ATM Theft: Police
Police are seeking three to five masked suspects who drove a stolen car through the front doors of the business.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Sunday Morning Hike: Photo Of The Day
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Lake Berryessa Glory Hole Spills Over: Photos Of The Day
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
3K Trees Available To PG&E Customers
Households can reserve one tree while supplies last.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Community Survey Launched By Healthy Petaluma
Women and girls 13 and older from Petaluma, Penngrove and Cotati are invited to participate and help steer a $10 million investment.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Rotary Club Of Healdsburg To Host Annual Easter Egg Scramble
Children up to 10 years old are invited to the free, inclusive event.
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