Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park, Cotati Under Frost Advisory; County Issues Warning
Sonoma County officials issued a cold weather warning Friday and the National Weather Service issued a frost advisory.
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
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Frost Advisory Issued For Petaluma, Sonoma County: How Cold It May Be
Sonoma County officials issued a cold weather warning Friday and the National Weather Service issued a frost advisory.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Pinstripes Among '10 Highly Anticipated Bay Area Restaurants': List
The "bistro-meets-bowling-alley-and-bocce-space" was initially set for a late 2022 debut in Walnut Creek. Here's the "pinside" scoop.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Christmas Tree By The Sea | Award-Winning Backyard: CA In Photos
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
'Thank You, Santa Rosa': Photo Of The Day
The toys will be distributed at multiple resource fairs early this year in Roseland, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon Student Wins Congressional App Challenge
Sania Bidurukontama, a junior at Dougherty Valley High School, invented CogniPro App which aims to reduce misdiagnoses of ADHD.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Concord Funds Youth Scholarship Program With Federal Pandemic Dollars
The city received $27 million from the American Rescue Act and put some of the money toward summer recreation for underserved youth.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Traffic Advisory: Highway 29 Lane Closures This Weekend
The northbound Highway 29 lane closures are for the Soscol Junction Project.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma State To Host Oxford Consortium For Human Rights Workshop Series
The long tradition of civil rights activism in the region’s farmworker community was among the reasons SSU was chosen as the host site.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2nd Annual Napa Valley Stands With Ukraine Benefit Event Coming Up
Proceeds support Ukrainian refugees who are living in Napa Valley communities.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Releases Reports On Impact Fees 5-Year Findings, AB1600 Annual Development Fee
The city imposes fees on development projects and the money is put back into the community.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Restaurant Opening Soon, Is Among '10 Highly Anticipated'
A list of 10 highly anticipated Bay Area restaurant openings for early 2024 was published by The Mercury News.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Bar Camino In Walnut Creek Forced To Close For Rodent Infestation
Contra Costa Health officials inspected Bar Camino Mexican Restaurant and found rodent droppings in several areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Reveals Redesigned City Website
The new site expands community engagement and provides easier access to services and information, City Manager Dan Buckshi said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
School Boards Recognition Month Observed By San Ramon Valley Unified
Board members are elected representatives and a vital link between the school district and the community, Superintendent John Malloy said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2024 Napa Valley Visitor Guide Honors Area's Pioneers
The guide pays tribute to Napa Valley pioneers Robert Mondavi, Charles Krug, Louis Martini, Warren Winiarski and others.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
$713K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lamorinda
The top winning ticket in Tuesday night's MegaMillions drawing was sold right here in Lamorinda. Here's where.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
White Pony Express Announces Move To Concord
The Contra Costa nonprofit has been at its Pleasant Hill site since 2015 but needs a larger facility to serve more people.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Multi-Car Crash Slows Traffic On US 101 At Marin-Sonoma County Line
One caller reported another driver ran her off the road; she also reported that her dog went missing in the morning crash.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Nominate Outstanding Danville Youth For County Hall Of Fame Awards
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
