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'm very interested in politics but I believe in maintaining a rigid separation between my personal politics and my work.
The fashion designer's Urban Zen Foundation will provide training for hospital staff and patients in yoga, meditation, nutrition and other holistic therapies.
The segment of the camp where protesters with jobs are living has been dubbed "Westwood."
The segment of the camp where protesters with jobs are living has been dubbed "Westwood."
The new location, announced Monday, is scheduled to open in July.
The new location, announced Monday, is scheduled to open in July.
The non-profit offers free reconstructive surgery to veterans.
The men were arrested early Wednesday morning in Westwood.
Eleven protesters were arrested during the demonstration, which caused gridlocked traffic in Westwood Village and on Wilshire Boulevard.
The man reportedly damaged the lobby of the hotel and fell as security guards chased him.
The coroner's office will conduct further tests to collect more information in the death of Glen Parrish, of Manhattan Beach.
The cause of death of the 18-year-old man from Manhattan Beach is currently under investigation.
Ian Shive, a Century City resident and award winning photographer
Ian Shive, a Century City resident, received an award from the Sierra Club for his photography and activism.
Cates also produced 14 Academy Awards shows and served on the Directors Guild of America.
Los Angeles Police Department released images of two men caught on video breaking into a Westwood apartment.
The leak was reported earlier Tuesday. Crews from the gas company and firefighters are in the area.
Cates also produced 14 Academy Awards shows and served on the Directors Guild of America.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies put out a public safety advisory for children and parents to watch out for possible tricks in treats.
Heidi Klum will choose the Grand Prize winner from our favorite photos of your creative kids' costumes.
Heidi Klum's Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge ends at 9 p.m. tonight.
