Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
- Watsonville, CA
Jennifer Squires has lived in Santa Cruz County for more than seven years. An Oregon native, she studied journalism, Spanish and ethics at Southern Oregon University. She's worked for several small, community newspapers and also was editor of the SOU weekly newspaper for two years. Most recently, she was the crime reporter at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Along the way, she's won awards for reporting on schools, wildfires and a grisly tale about the beheading of an Abraham Lincoln statue in a city park.
My Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics
I am my father's daughter and, therefore, a registered Democrat. But I respect a wide range of views and hope that our elected leaders can find a balance between what's best for personal liberty, living-wage jobs and environmental sustainability.
Religion
I was baptized in an Episcopal church before I could walk but don't consider myself religious.
Posting Activity
Gilroy, CA|News|
New Law: Undocumented Immigrants Can Apply for Drivers Licenses
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill, authored by local Rep. Luis Alejo, into law Thursday.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Watsonville|News|
New Law: Undocumented Immigrants Can Apply for Driver's License
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill, authored by local Rep. Luis Alejo, into law Thursday.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Watsonville|News|
Police Blotter: Shoplifters Assault Store Clerks
Here are the Watsonville crime reports for the last week of September.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
'Revenge Porn' Now Illegal in California
Publishing nude photos with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress" violates a "revenge porn" law signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown and may result in up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
'Revenge Porn' Now Illegal in California
Publishing nude photos with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress" violates a "revenge porn" law signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown and may result in up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Watsonville|News|
'Revenge Porn' Now Illegal in California
Publishing nude photos with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress" violates a "revenge porn" law signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown and may result in up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
'Revenge Porn' Now Illegal in California
Publishing nude photos with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress" violates a "revenge porn" law signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown and may result in up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
New Habitat Plan Will Preserve, Restore Santa Clara Valley
Officials will sign off on the plan at an event Thursday at Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Watsonville|News|
Lakeside Organics Will Test New Biodegradable Boxes
The Watsonville grower is working with Encore BioRenewables and Chemol to try out a renewable wax replacement for cardboard boxes.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Got Health Insurance? If Not, Enroll in State's New Care Plan or Face a Fine
Covered California is one of the state-run health care marketplaces being set up around the U.S. as mandated by the act, passed by Congress in 2010.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Watsonville|News|
Got Health Insurance? If Not, Enroll in State's New Care Plan or Face a Fine
Covered California is one of the state-run health care marketplaces being set up around the U.S. as mandated by the act, passed by Congress in 2010.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Got Health Insurance? If Not, Enroll in State's New Care Plan or Face a Fine
Covered California is one of the state-run health care marketplaces being set up around the U.S. as mandated by the act, passed by Congress in 2010.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Got Health Insurance? If Not, Enroll in State's New Care Plan or Face a Fine
Covered California is one of the state-run health care marketplaces being set up around the U.S. as mandated by the act, passed by Congress in 2010.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Sip Local Beer, Snack and Support Scotts Valley Library
The Hops and Harvest Festival is Saturday at the library.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Morgan Hill Woman Killed in Rural Road Crash
The 27-year-old was killed Monday night on Watsonville Road.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
Watsonville|News|
Mayor Reads With Linscott Kindergarten Class
Read for the Record is an awareness campaign that each fall focuses national attention on the importance of reading.
Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
