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.
If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several spots in and near Rohnert Park & Cotati are primed for the handoff.
If you want someone else to make the snacks and serve the beer, several sports bars in and near Healdsburg are primed for the handoff.
St. Helena Grapevine allows residents to report potholes and other issues so the city expects an influx of requests in the first few days.
Are you ready to get ready for summer, parents? Registration opened Wednesday for activities offered by Concord Parks & Recreation.
Hear from the three dedicated members of the City's Economic Development team on their proudest moments and top impacts from 2023:
Signs have been posted at the Newhall Park Paw Patch and Baldwin Park dog parks to ensure the community is aware of the planned maintenance.
The festival, the largest of its kind in the state of California, takes place Jan. 20-Feb. 18, illuminating Downtown Napa.
Personnel with the Petaluma police and fire departments responded to the incident at a Petaluma roundabout.
The man stuck a knife to his neck immediately upon contact and continued lunging at officers, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
Underhill Road was closed between Camino Encinas and Spring Road, police said.
Capt. Jane Andreotti, who held roles with the Walnut Creek and Berkeley police departments, will remain until a permanent director is named.
Rohnert Park Officer Deborah Lamasion, Santa Rosa PD's K9 Ghost and the Santa Rosa Maui Recovery Team were honored by the Congressman.
Napa County sheriff's Deputy Nick Deguilio and Cal Fire Battalion Chief J.C. Greenberg were recognized Sunday by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson.
Eligio Ortiz was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder for the 2000 crash that killed a dad and son vacationing from New Zealand.
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The company was founded in San Mateo County in 1946 and had 61 Bay Area stores — many in the East Bay.
The company was founded in San Mateo County in 1946 and had 61 Bay Area stores — many in the East Bay.
The company was founded in San Mateo County in 1946 and had 61 Bay Area stores — many in the East Bay.
The company was founded in San Mateo County in 1946 and had 61 Bay Area stores.
The company was founded in San Mateo County in 1946 and had 61 Bay Area stores— including at least six in Sonoma County.
