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.
On Saturday, Nov. 17, Alameda volunteers will celebrate the American Cancer Society's Great American Smoke-Out and help spread the word about Alameda's No-Smoking ordinance.
The City of Alameda is being sued by the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) to set aside its Housing Element after losing an open competitive bid process to acquire federal property for a parking lot.
Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.
It lives in Alameda but is beloved by many San Leandrans. Does anyone know how this landmark came to be?
Reader Stacy Lignell shares her opinion of why schools should focus on the "reading, writing, arithmetic" approach and leave adult situations out of the classrooms.
Off the Grid brings a caravan of food trucks to the South Shore Center every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
After a 144-day patrol, the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf returned from the world’s largest naval exercise, Rim of the Pacific 2012.
These tinsel-toed tappers of Alameda's Dance/10 Performing Arts Center are spreading holiday cheer from coast-to-coast at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Kelly Hosokawa shares improvements she made to the Bay Farm Island Loop Trail as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, hoping it will spread awareness about the available public resources and encourage people to exercise.
Where in Alameda can you find this animal?
Beginning Dec. 1, the Alameda Police Department will begin two on going bicycle-related public safety programs.
The trustees serve two-year terms without compensation, but receive allowances for expenses incurred in attending business meetings of the Board.
Off the Grid brings a caravan of food trucks to the South Shore Center every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Select bags of 9 oz. Fresh Express Spinach has been recalled from several supermarkets and stores around the East Bay.
Shoppers can now pay with PayPal at their local Foot Locker, The Home Depot, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.
John Cortesi spoke up at a rally in support of workers who have been on strike against Raley's-Nob Hill since Sunday.
John Cortesi spoke up at a rally in support of workers who have been on strike against Raley's-Nob Hill since Sunday.
Various labor unions from across the Bay Area came out to the Alameda store in support of those who have been on strike against Raley's-Nob Hill since Sunday.
The Little Ice Rink at Alameda's South Shore Center will be open through January 21, 2013.
The Little Ice Rink will be set up at Alameda's South Shore Center this year from Nov. 16 through January 21, 2013.
