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.
Several Tri-Valley independent bookstores share what they're doing to support challenged books and authors for the 30th year of Banned Books Week.
Several Tri-Valley independent bookstores share what they're doing to support challenged books and authors for the 30th year of Banned Books Week.
The interstate was closed for more than an hour after a motorist fired several shots at another moving vehicle Tuesday evening.
For the past six years, this Pleasanton-based business has kept up with its competition by maintaining a kid-friendly atmosphere with amenities parents can also enjoy.
Alameda County Coroner's office said Victor Carrasco, 39, of San Jose was killed on Interstate 680 early Monday morning.
Notable arrests by the Danville Police Department from Sept. 16 to Sept. 22.
The owner of this family-run business expects to open the new store later this week.
Notable arrests made in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23.
Brianne "Breezy" Bochenek, 10, and her four other siblings received dream room makeovers thanks to San Ramon-based nonprofit Special Spaces.
Brianne "Breezy" Bochenek, 10, and her four other siblings received dream room makeovers thanks to San Ramon-based nonprofit Special Spaces.
Patch readers will receive $5.00 off the general admission price of the Oct. 6 festival when they enter the code SRPATCH during check out.
Dozens of students from Tri-Valley made the cut in the prestigious scholarship competition.
This year's annual summit and luncheon was hosted in Dublin where the Mayors of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, Danville and San Ramon shared their plans for their cities and the Tri-Valley region.
This year's annual summit and luncheon was hosted in Dublin where the Mayors of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, Danville and San Ramon shared their plans for their cities and the Tri-Valley region.
This year's annual summit and luncheon was hosted in Dublin where the Mayors of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, Danville and San Ramon shared their plans for their cities and the Tri-Valley region.
This year's annual summit and luncheon was hosted in Dublin where the Mayors of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, Danville and San Ramon shared their plans for their cities and the Tri-Valley region.
Three juniors at Amador Valley High School have started a campaign that aims towards giving students the skills to strengthen their public speaking.
Notable arrests listed by the Danville Police Department between Sept. 9 and Sept. 15.
Juana Guzman, 60, was a passenger who died after receiving severe injuries from this morning's two-car accident.
Notable arrests made in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.