I started freelancing for both San Lorenzo and Castro Valley Patch sites when they launched seperately at the end of 2010. I began as a full-time editor for San Lorenzo Patch in August 2011 and shortly began managing Castro Valley Patch soon after. I bounced around to help cover different Patch sites across the Bay Area since then, before settling to my current role.
I earned my bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and American studies from the University of Miami in 2010. While in college, I worked as a field reporter for my campus TV station and created/executive produced a biweekly 30-minute lifestyle show on campus life called "Cane's Eye View." One of my favorite parts about the show was launching and hosting its cooking segment.
I've interned at CBS Evening News in New York, where my work included covering the deaths of Walter Cronkite and Michael Jackson and pitching/co-producing a story that aired detailing the controversy of allowing the elderly to drive.
After graduating, I landed my first job as a production assistant and writer with CBS 5 (KPIX) in San Francisco.
I can't be more thrilled to finally be back home to cover an area I grew up in and grew to love. If you see me around, feel free to say "hello" and share any news tips or story suggestions you may have.
Authorities are trying to locate Castro Valley resident, Cody Tripp, 25, who hosted a party at his home where deputies later found the body of Jordan Vigil, 29, of Hayward.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in trying to locate Castro Valley resident Cody Tripp, 25, who hosted a party at his home where deputies later found the body of a Hayward man.
Defeats two opponents to win vacant Superior Court post.
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here are Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11 and up.
Where are you at and are you currently without power?
The strike will be the latest in a series of strikes by members of the California Nurses Association over contracts that have been under negotiation for about a year.
Notable arrests made in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo between June 4 to 10.
The recent donation of Castro Valley resident and veteran Owen R. Smith is significantly helping the memorial reach its completion date on Veterans Day this November.
Owner John Banchero said closure comes due to several factors, including a poor economy and his desire to retire and spend more time with family.
In an effort to help struggling businesses impacted by Castro Valley Boulevard construction, Castro Valley Rotary is hosting a series of outdoor movie nights starting in July.
Owner John Banchero said closure comes due to several factors, including a poor economy and his desire to retire and spend more time with family.
Owner John Banchero said closure comes due to several factors, including a poor economy and his desire to retire and spend more time with family.
A Castro Valley resident of an international cultural exchange company seeks local families willing to host french exchange students this summer.
Owner John Banchero said closure comes due to several factors, including a poor economy and his desire to retire and spend more time with family.
Do you know where to find this basket of prickly plants?
Do you know where to find this unique rock that also happens to be a fountain?
More than 800 students and staff gathered in the gym Thursday afternoon to surprise MaryAnn DeGrazia and send her off into retirement in a special way.
The 22-year-old San Lorenzo man is accused of pulling a gun on a police officer in East Oakland Wednesday night. He is recovering.
An East Bay native remembers growing up at the restaurant that was so important to his family.
Less than ten percent of registered voters stepped into local polling places.
