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After five years (and more importantly, four winters) in Chicago, I saw the light (and the snowstorms) and moved back to Southern California. I grew up in San Diego, moved to Chicago and graduated from the Medill School of Journalism with an emphasis on newspaper and online reporting in 2010. Before Patch, I reported for the Orange County Register, Interlochen Public Radio, WNUR News, the Better Government Association and the Medill Innocence Project.

When I'm not reporting, I love to explore Los Angeles and train for half and full marathons with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. I also love classical music – before I became a journalist, I studied clarinet performance. If you see me around, please stop me and say hi!

<b>Beliefs:</b> I believe in the power of empathy, understanding and tolerance.

<b>Politics:</b> As a reporter, I&#39;m very interested in politics but I believe in maintaining a rigid separation between my personal politics and my work.

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Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Preschool

Whether your child graduated from college long ago or is just ready for Mommy & Me, almost everyone has an opinion on the best preschool in Westwood and Century City.

Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Preschool
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Nominate the Best Deli in Westwood, Century City

Let us know the best delicatessen in Westwood and Century City so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

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PHOTOS: Fun at the Beverly Glen Faire

The 52nd annual Beverly Glen Faire was this Sunday. Were you at the fair? Upload your photos here.

PHOTOS: Fun at the Beverly Glen Faire
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Wednesday Meeting: Westwood Neighborhood Council

Neighborhood Council elections, new field turf at the Westwood Recreation Center, and a Marine Officer Selection Office in Westwood Village are on the agenda.

Wednesday Meeting: Westwood Neighborhood Council
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Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.

Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up
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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson. These books are great read

Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12
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Get Kids Reading: Author James Patterson Partners With Patch

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of favorite page-turners from James Patterson.

Get Kids Reading: Author James Patterson Partners With Patch
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Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.

Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7
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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.

Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9