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 Fairfax Police Log for Aug. 2-6 includes two subjects wearing masks and a “petite older lady” who stole two books from Rainbow Fabrics.
The Fairfax Town Council has passed a resolution in support of Proposition 37, which would required the labeling of genetically engineered food. How do you feel about Prop. 37? Vote in our poll.
The San Anselmo Police Log for August 1-5 includes several reports categorized as a “juvenile problem.”
The Fairfax Town Council has passed a resolution in support of Proposition 37, which would required the labeling of genetically engineered food. How do you feel about Prop. 37?
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A Santa Rosa runaway, who was being held in Marin and forced to work as a prostitute, was found in Fairfax on April 30.
Marin's usually delicious tap water has been tasting a little different for some, thanks to blooming algae at reservoirs. Now we want to know how many of our readers regularly drink tap water. Vote in our poll below!
San Anselmo's recently elected councilwoman shares her weekend traditions with Patch.
The director and actor will be filming a scene for his new romantic comedy in Marin County and the crew is looking for "clean cut, sophisticated, conservative looking Marin types 30s-40s" to cast as extras.
Traffic on the bridge was halted twice Friday morning while officials searched for an apparently suicidal male.
Marin's usually delicious tap water has been tasting a little different for some, thanks to blooming algae at reservoirs. Now we want to know how many of our readers regularly drink tap water. Vote in our poll below!
New Fairfax ordinance prohibits the release of latex balloons, a "quick thrill" to humans that could have deadly consequences for fish and wildlife, ban supporters say.
Santa Rosa police arrested a 19-year-old Novato Man in May on suspicion of pimping, pandering and forcible lewd acts with a 14-year-old girl.
Marin's usually delicious tap water has been tasting a little different for some, thanks to blooming algae at reservoirs. Now we want to know how many of our readers regularly drink tap water. Vote in our poll below!
Water district officials are treating algae blooms at Stafford Lake and Nicasio Reservoir.
A 31-year-old San Rafael resident died after suffering "multiple traumatic fractures and hemorrhages due to a mountain hiking accident" on Mt. Langley in the Sierra Nevada, authorities said.
The Fairfax police log for July 25-30 includes noisy construction work, public intoxication and stolen bikes.
Officials are treating an algae bloom at Nicasio Reservoir that has given tap water in Ross Valley and nearby areas a noticeable taste.
The San Anselmo Police Log for July 26-29 includes a residential bon fire, a reckless female driver and a water ballooning.
Officials are treating an algae bloom at Nicasio Reservoir that has given tap water in Ross Valley and nearby areas a noticeable taste.