I started freelancing for both San Lorenzo and Castro Valley Patch sites when they launched seperately at the end of 2010. I began as a full-time editor for San Lorenzo Patch in August 2011 and shortly began managing Castro Valley Patch soon after. I bounced around to help cover different Patch sites across the Bay Area since then, before settling to my current role.
I earned my bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and American studies from the University of Miami in 2010. While in college, I worked as a field reporter for my campus TV station and created/executive produced a biweekly 30-minute lifestyle show on campus life called "Cane's Eye View." One of my favorite parts about the show was launching and hosting its cooking segment.
I've interned at CBS Evening News in New York, where my work included covering the deaths of Walter Cronkite and Michael Jackson and pitching/co-producing a story that aired detailing the controversy of allowing the elderly to drive.
After graduating, I landed my first job as a production assistant and writer with CBS 5 (KPIX) in San Francisco.
I can't be more thrilled to finally be back home to cover an area I grew up in and grew to love. If you see me around, feel free to say "hello" and share any news tips or story suggestions you may have.
The team received 155 medals, 11 trophies and the Women's overall title, making this one of the team's most successful outcomes in their 39-year history.
Police Officers won the game, 44-40, but more importantly, this fundraising event brought in more than $7,000 for the local nonprofit that provides vital programs for the community.
There will be 7:30 p.m. evening shows on May 10, 11, 17 and 18. It will also hold 2 p.m. matinees on May 12 and 19.
San Francisco Fire Chief said it was "very windy" on the Bay with winds of between 15 and 20 knots. However, she said, "I wouldn't consider these extreme conditions."
The Coast Guard said there were high winds on the Bay this afternoon but that it is unclear why the boat capsized. Eleven sailors were on board the Artemis Racing AC-72, a 72-foot catamaran
Fruitvale Healthcare Center announced a fund created to support the families of the victims and survivors of the May 4 limousine fire on the San Mateo Bridge.
The donation page aims to raise money for hospital and memorial/funeral expenses for Felomina Geronga, whose daughter currently attends ACLC.
Officials said it is unsafe and risks further harm.
Dr. Patti Wilczek was appointed as the new Executive Director, effective on July 1, 2013. She will succeed Paul Bentz, who has served as CLCS Executive Director for the past four years
This new online offering is part of to the City’s ongoing efforts to reduce paper consumption and minimize the number of car trips people must make to City Hall.
The team from Oakland Tech and their alliance team from Nea Community Learning Center in Alameda placed in the top category, beating over 20 other high schools.
Our Local Voices section lets members of the community to interact and post directly to our site.
Encinal High School Music Boosters thanks the 13 visiting high school and middle school bands that participated in Encinal High School's Extravaganza of Bands on May 4.
The team from Nea Community Learning Center and their alliance team from Oakland Tech placed in the top category, beating over 20 other high schools.
Those wishing to contribute can drop off donations at the school office — just make sure to specify that it is for the Geronga family. Felomina "Fyla" Geronga was a mother of a student who attends Lum Elementary.
Felomina 'Fyla' Geronga lived with her husband and two children on Walnut Street.
Berkeley Sgt. Peter Hong added that he believes the physical force used by officers trying to restrain Xavier Moore, 41, who identified as Kayla Moore on Feb. 12 was "reasonable."
