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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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Steven Allen, 67, who was reported missing Monday, was still missing Friday, police told Patch.
The last time the first dead bird of the year tested positive this early in the season was more than a decade ago.
Around 1,000 people — 800 customers and 200 employees — were evacuated, fire officials said.
Over 100 hopeful contestants ages 0-5 turned out for the Cutest Little Chick contest, held annually during Petaluma Butter & Egg Days.
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District said it would reschedule a burn planned for Friday if conditions weren't favorable.
Starting at 9 p.m., westbound SR-37 is closed from Mare Island in Solano County to Sears Point in Sonoma County.
Several critical issues were identified, such as space constraints and the need for significant repairs to downtown facilities.
He faces charges including two counts of lewd acts on a child, police said.
The Chaix family, whose ancestors were pioneers of wine country, were approved for a micro-winery in Rutherford.
The Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act "is a huge step for the insurance-buying public in California which is every single one of us."
A memorial service Friday for a true hero, Officer Jordan Wingate, who lived in Walnut Creek and then Brentwood, is open to the public.
Four of the city's Capital Improvement Projects won Project of the Year and City Engineer Carlton Thompson won Manager of the Year.
It is alleged that when officers responded, the man sped through a neighborhood at 75 mph, endangering the public.
Anyone who recognizes the suspects is asked to contact the Petaluma Police Department.
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, called the Healdsburg Police Department and reported he'd just been stabbed, police said.
The driver, a Santa Rosa man, was identified by the Napa County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.