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.
Rory Mark Ward of San Rafael was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of marijuana and theft of utility services after a blaze broke out at a Novato residence with a pot growing operation.
A 20-year-old woman was the third Marin resident arrested this week for allegedly beating someone with a baseball bat.
Several Marin agencies will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Lt. Ralph Pata, a San Rafael native, gets busy in the kitchen and spends time with some of San Rafael's homeless.
Football bleacher upgrades, which will include a new speaker system, should have noise decibel limits, Marin man says.
Have you had a bike stolen in Marin? Do you have any tips for what people can do to avoid losing a bike? Tell us in the comments!
Man arrested in Novato is facing attempted murder charges for a February incident in San Rafael.
Police say a stolen car and purse found on Glenaire Drive might be linked to two Novato residents the San Rafael Police arrested early Sunday morning.
New downtown San Anselmo business will offer baked goods and lunch items.
New downtown San Anselmo business will offer baked goods and lunch items.
Marin man, a kidnapping suspect, led Sonoma sheriff’s deputies on a wild chase and was killed last month.
When members of the San Rafael High School bike racing team Bike Dawgs asked community members to keep an eye out for a member’s stolen bike, they got more support than they could ever imagine.
Check out some of the events happening in San Rafael March 8-10.
When members of the San Rafael High School bike racing team Bike Dawgs asked community members to keep an eye out for a member’s stolen bike, they got more support than they could ever imagine.
Stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza is about to be a thing of the past.
Stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza is about to be a thing of the past.
While Marin County DA Ed Berberian discussed his personal support for additional gun regulations, Petaluma resident Michelle Kralovec calls the response to Sandy Hook "overkill"
Marin County District Attorney Ed Berberian discussed his personal support for additional gun regulations while discussing gun control and the county’s gun buy back program at a luncheon.
The Star Wars creator wants to invest up to $300 million into creating an art museum in the Presidio.
Firefighters from throughout central Marin responded to a Tuesday night fire that left a condo uninhabitable.
