As the associate local editor for the Silicon Valley region of Patch, I am enthusiastic about covering and editing content for an undoubtedly diverse area: 11 cities stretching from Mountain View to Watsonville. A Bay Area native and Columbia Journalism School graduate, I have reported largely for online and print outlets in the South Bay, San Francisco, and New York City.
An avid world traveler and international news junkie, I have also covered stories in locales such as Buenos Aires and Helsinki, Finland. I was a Fulbright travel grantee in Berlin and Hamburg, Germany in 2011 and a journalism fellow in Finland through the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2010.
I have covered everything from local start-ups to deaf rappers who perform through sign language.
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Antolin Garcia Torres, who waits trial for the kidnapping and murder of Morgen Hill teen Sierra LaMar, was charged with three attempted kidnappings in 2009.
Eight gourmet food trucks will gather in the Big Lots parking lot from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The SJ Police Dept. and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office each received grants to pay for more officers to enforce safety measures.
In October, the popular pizzeria near Calabazas Creek opened a patio for customers to enjoy the food and sun.
The employees built and painted a playhouse on Thursday.
A garbage truck on fire shut down a lane to the highway.
The victim was driving north on I-880 shortly before 2 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle.
Aegis Gallery of Fine Arts and Gallery Saratoga feature a myriad of work from local artists.
Shoppers in Milpitas can now pay with PayPal at their local Foot Locker, The Home Depot, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.
An overview of events in Milpitas this weekend.
A special dinner and ceremony on Nov. 14 will recognize Dr. Anne Waltonsmith and Bill and Doris Cooper for their outstanding volunteer work in the community.
What is your one-word reaction? Share it in the comments.
A wrap of the results of Santa Clara County ballot measures.
Joses Esteves was re-elected as Mayor, while Debbie Giordano and Carmen Montano were elected as City Council members.
Song, the target of a high profile campaign to rid her from office, faced off against David Neighbors.
Foodies can find everything from cupcakes to Jambalaya at the weekly Wednesday event.
The two men, San Jose transients, were located by police in the 1600 block of McCandless Drive.
Council hears final report about the $220,000 solar electricity project.
The award, given to a principal who inspires and motivates students, came from the K-8 private school's national organization.
The candidates, measures, propositions and voting information that will be affecting users of Milpitas Patch.
