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.
San Anselmo resident Susanna Solomon writes short stories inspired by the Point Reyes Light's police log. This story involves the fictional opinion-heavy elderly couple Fred and Mildred after they had an argument.
San Anselmo resident and writer Susanna Solomon shares personal details ranging from her favorite local cafes to how the former Marin journalist earned an engineering degree so she could leave her alcoholic husband.
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The Fairfax police log from Aug. 10-13 includes roosters crowing and lots of dogs gone wild.
Ross Valley Firefighters delivered a healthy baby boy last week on the same day they had a special lesson on childbirth.
The San Anselmo police log for August 8-12 includes multiple vehicles that were ransacked and a note left on a car that says "move the ugliest car I've ever seen, or we'll have a problem."
Ross Valley Firefighters delivered a healthy baby boy last week on the same day they had a special lesson on childbirth.
Marin, check your tickets! A Mega Millions lottery ticket is worth $525,634.
Novato Fire District board members and the SMART general manager were among the bystanders who helped the two riders who fell from their spooked horses in the Indian Tree Open Space Preserve.
Inverness-based company has issued a voluntary recall of oysters, which have made three people sick.
Whatever happened to those post-Labor Day school bells? Summer fun is almost over for San Anselmo and Fairfax school kids.
Fairfax council adopts a resolution confirming the town will continue to post meeting agendas and report on action taken during closed-session meetings, despite the state's suspension of the mandate outlining such requirements.
Check out these photos a reader sent to us of fire crews blocking off traffic due to downed power lines on Diablo Avenue.
The Fairfax Town Council recently passed a resolution in support of Proposition 37, which would required the labeling of genetically engineered food. Should the Mill Valley City Council do the same?
Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mike Gordon among the performers in the “Move Me Brightly” concert filmed in San Rafael in celebration of Jerry Garcia’s 70th birthday.
Highway 101 crash caused large brush fire, snarling Thursday afternoon traffic and knocking out power to thousands in the area.
Check out our map of the Fairfax Bike Spine Project's planned route that kids can take on their way to school. Is it the safest option?
Leatherback sea turtles have been spotted off the coast during their migration in pursuit of jellyfish.
On the heels of a baby mountain lion recently reported to the San Anselmo police, we want to know: have you seen a mountain lion? Show us where on the map.
Have you visited the Creek Park bench dedicated to Hal Brown yet? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
