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.
More than six months after Paul Helliker resigned as general manager, the Marin Municipal Water District Board members have tapped a Sonoma County water official to fill Helliker's shoes.
It's unusual to see a Marin firefighter out of uniform — and especially in pink. But there's a great reason.
The San Anselmo Police Log for Oct. 10-14 includes a drunk subject who is too intoxicated to determine if she was in a altercation with her boyfriend in San Anselmo or San Rafael.
It's unusual to see a Marin firefighter out of uniform - and especially in pink.
If Prop. 30 fails this November, the Ross Valley School District will face $900,000 in cuts.
More than six months after Paul Helliker resigned as general manager, the Marin Municipal Water District Board members have tapped a Sonoma County water official to fill Helliker's shoes.
We’ve outlined the differences between a mountain lion and a bobcat and how rare it is to see a cougar, but here’s information on how to avoid mountain lions and what to do if you actually encounter one.
Are you going to Biketoberfest on Saturday? We have the live music schedule and participating breweries. What are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!
The Fairfax Cop Log for Oct. 3-9 includes a DUI arrest and a public intoxication arrest.
Drake grad Erinn Hayes, who is also in the Adult Swim comedy 'Children's Hospital' and NBC show 'Guys With Kids,' stars in an independent comedy with Julia Stiles, David Cross, America Ferrera and Rachel Boston.
Erinn Hayes, who is also in the Adult Swim comedy 'Children's Hospital' and NBC show 'Guys With Kids,' stars in an independent comedy with Julia Stiles, David Cross, America Ferrera and Rachel Boston.
Marin native Erinn Hayes, who is also in the Adult Swim comedy 'Children's Hospital' and NBC show 'Guys With Kids,' stars in an independent comedy with Julia Stiles, David Cross, America Ferrera and Rachel Boston.
The San Anselmo Police Log for Oct. 3-9 includes a resident frustrated with his neighbor’s wind chime.
Another dead bird found in Novato earlier this month also tested positive for West Nile Virus, and officials say the warm weather may be partially to blame.
We’ve outlined the differences between a mountain lion and a bobcat and how rare it is to see a cougar, but here’s information on how to avoid mountain lions and what to do if you actually encounter one.
Mountain lions aren't as prevalent as you might suspect in Marin. Patch has highlighted the differences between a lion and a bobcat, which is much more common to see in Marin.
Most popular articles on San Anselmo - Fairfax Patch Oct. 1-7.
We’ve outlined the differences between a mountain lion and a bobcat and how rare it is to see a cougar, but here’s information on how to avoid mountain lions and what to do if you actually encounter one.
The San Anselmo Police Log for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 includes a missing 3-year-old who police helped reunite with his mother.
What would you ask your council member? What items are of interest to you? Tell us in the Comments!