I’m an award-winning journalist who was born and raised in Boise, Idaho (yep, I’m a city girl in Idaho terms). I earned my bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.
For nearly four years I was an editor at Marinscope Newspapers. I spent most of my time as editor of the Sausalito Marin Scope, writing about everything from adorable stranded sea lions to visiting mega yachts to the Sausalito City Council’s contentious local politics.
I have earned top journalism honors from the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA), Idaho Press Club and National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Most recently I earned first place awards for coverage of local government and coverage of youth, as well as an award for environmental reporting, from the CNPA.
If I’m not working, you may find me …
Dancing. I did ballet for more than 14 years but recently became obsessed with recreational dance classes in samba, afro-Brazilian and Latin dance. I was a regular at Roco Dance in Fairfax, but I’m taking a hiatus from dance to recover from an injury. I’m hoping to be back on the dance floor this summer.
Hiking. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to be inside on a sunny weekend. Marin’s hiking options are endless – what an incredible place to live!
Traveling. I spent a semester in Spain in 2007 and haven’t gotten rid of the travel bug since. I’ve been to 22 countries, but now I only cross oceans once or twice a year. I do, however, enjoy taking lots of weekend trips within the West Coast.
Eating tapas. Living in the Bay Area has made me extra obsessed with food. Tapas are my favorite, but I’m looking forward to trying lots of San Anselmo and Fairfax restaurants.
The pop singer and actress is reportedly sending a care package to the San Rafael 8-year-old shot in the leg last week while on a field trip in Berkeley.
Dumpster diving, public urination, camping in the hills and public intoxication are becoming more widespread in downtown San Rafael, according to the San Rafael Police.
A San Rafael young professional who lives and works downtown writes about an increasing amount of downtown incidents that are making the city feel less safe.
The pop singer and actress is reportedly sending a care package to the 8-year-old shot in the leg last week while on a field trip in Berkeley.
The pop singer and actress is reportedly sending a care package to the San Rafael 8-year-old shot in the leg last week while on a field trip in Berkeley.
Who do you think the council should pick to serve on the San Anselmo Town Council until November?
Pam Hartwell is moving to Minnesota in June and will resign from the Fairfax Town Council on April 9. Meanwhile, the Fairfax council is working on filling another vacancy.
Nadine Hairston-Millington, 8, who was hit in the leg by an arrow while on a field trip in Berkeley, has returned to her class at Mary E. Silveira School.
Who do you side with in the wrongful termination lawsuit? Tell us in the comments!
Dumpster diving, public urination, camping in the hills and public intoxication are becoming more widespread downtown, according to the San Rafael Police.
Most of the burglary suspects in San Anselmo have had a similar tactic.
Ross Valley Sanitary District Officials have estimated that 3,600 gallons of sewage have flowed into Sleepy Hollow Creek in San Anselmo, just north of where the creek flows into San Anselmo Creek, since Jan. 26.
Local business owners hear from San Rafael Police lieutenants about what is being done to address a growing number of transient-related issues downtown.
Ross Valley Sanitary District Officials have estimated that 3,600 gallons of sewage have flowed into Sleepy Hollow Creek in San Anselmo, just north of where the creek flows into San Anselmo Creek, since Jan. 26.
Did you drive across the Golden Gate Bridge on the first day the district switched to an all-electronic tolling system? Tell us how it went in the comments!
Witnesses said a man fired a handgun into the air near Highway 101 and downtown San Rafael.
Tell us who you would like to see the council select to fill its vacancy in the comments section!
Elementary students at all the San Rafael City Schools District have been gathering donations to keep school library programs intact.
San Rafael crews have been repaving the Gerstle Park thoroughfare this week. Has it caused traffic problems for you? Tell us in the comments!
Electronic kiosks where drivers can use cash to pay for their bridge toll (before or after they cross) have been rolled out throughout the Bay Area as Golden Gate Bridge officials prepare to switch to all-electronic tolling.
