Napa Valley, CA|News|
Bridge Replacement To Close Chiles Pope Valley Road
The project starts Monday with the closure of Chiles Pope Valley Road to follow for several months. See a map of the 4-mile detour route.
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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Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Surf Scoters Surfing In Imperial Beach: Photos Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Robber Takes Cash, Leaves Jar Of Marijuana For Clerk
It turned out the gun used in the robbery was a replica, the sheriff's office said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
'Mustard In The Mist': Photo Of The Day
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa's 548-Page Housing Element Approved In Alignment With 2040 General Plan
Napa invites the community to explore the documents and engage in the ongoing dialogue about the city's future.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Wastewater Spills Into Russian River From Treatment Plant
Up to 277,000 gallons of wastewater spilled at a treatment plant near Guerneville and some made it into the river.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Harassing Girls At Shopping Center
Police said the 69-year-old was previously booked under similar circumstances.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Puts Call Out For Event Managers, Producers
The city seeks people to help bring new and old events like Napa Porchfest back to the forefront of the community.
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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Some In Lamorinda Without Power Overnight After Car Hits Pole
PG&E restored electricity for a majority of customers within two hours and the remaining customers Thursday morning.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Barbie Dreamhouse Truck Coming To San Jose
The Barbie Dreamhouse Truck will be in San Jose in just a couple of days in the first of three Bay Area stops. Here's where to find it.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Barbie Dreamhouse Truck Tour To Stop In Walnut Creek
The Barbie Dreamhouse Truck, slated to make three Bay Area stops, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Barbie's first Dreamhouse.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Outage Impacts Napa South Jefferson Area
Power lines were down and multiple roads were closed, Napa police said.
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Concord|News|
Multi-Car Crash Clogs Traffic On I-680
At least one ambulance crew responded to the collision near Monument Boulevard that involved three or more cars.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
11 Walnut Creek Commissioners Take Oath Of Office
The city's most recent recruitment for commissioners brought the largest turnout of candidates in years, City Manager Dan Buckshi said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Supervisors Make Committee, Commission Reappointments
Joining a Napa County board or commission is a great way to get involved in the community.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
'Everyone Has A Dream': Sonoma State, SRJC Unite To Urge Undocumented Students To Reach For Theirs
"Regardless of status, we should all have the same opportunity to grow, be nurtured, and be our best selves."
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Voter Turnout, Latest Election Results
Here's the latest on the Board of Supervisors race, local measures, and potentially, a record-low voter turnout.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Mother, Son Found Dead In Santa Rosa Apartment: Police
The unexplained deaths of a woman and a boy approximately 10 years old were being investigated.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Hotel Healdsburg Relaunches Wildflower Walks Experience
This hike led by an expert and picturesque lunch curated with local ingredients is a perfect way to experience Healdsburg in the spring.
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Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Alert: Rare Magnolias To Reach Peak Bloom
The winter magnolia bloom is one of the Sonoma Botanical Garden’s most breathtaking highlights of the year.
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