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.
Student journalists of the Castro Valley High School newspaper scored an interview with Rachel Maddow at her book reading in Berkeley last week.
Student journalists of the Castro Valley High School newspaper, the Olympian, scored an interview with the former Castro Valley resident, television host and political commentator at her book reading and signing in Berkeley last week.
And the winner is...
The former Castro Valley resident, television host and political commentator talks to students from her alma mater, Castro Valley High.
Student journalists of the Castro Valley High School newspaper, the Olympian, scored an interview with the former Castro Valley resident, television host and political commentator at her book reading and signing in Berkeley last week.
What business would you like to see move into this Castro Village Shopping Center spot a local book shop once stood?
Grants can be used for equipment, training, workshops or other learning tools.
PTA and Principals backed by 13 community organizations
Student journalists of the Castro Valley High School newspaper, the Olympian, scored an interview with the former Castro Valley resident, television host and political commentator at her book reading and signing in Berkeley last week.
Employees reported seeing Sandra Rankin, 67, earlier this morning and called the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Rankin was uninjured and has been reunited with her family.
The new Oakland medical center, which is being built to meet earthquake requirements, will be the new hub for inpatient pediatrics for Alameda County.
Despite the county's decision to withdraw from hosting the ceremony this year, Steele stepped in to take over the vision she's held for the memorial since 1994.
Richard William Mesirow and Charles Vincent Perez were arrested in San Lorenzo on April 12 in connection to a murder that occurred in Shasta County about 25 years ago.
Lance Brede and Gretchen Rose, both Castro Valley residents, were recently promoted to Police Lieutenants for the East Bay Regional Park District.
The Joint Powers Agreement includes proposed membership from Alameda County, Washington Township Health Care District, Eden Township Hospital District, and St. Rose Hospital.
During this drill, the school will initiate classroom lockdown protocols with a Sheriff Deputy portraying himself as an active shooter on campus.
Several students in the Castro Valley and San Lorenzo school districts will be honored at The Southern Alameda County Alliance of African American Educators' 8th Annual Awards ceremony this Sunday.
The community gathered to honor youth and celebrate and sign the last iron beam that will be placed in the framework of the future Ashland Youth Center, set to be completed by the end of this year.
The latest arrests made in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo between April 9 through April 15.
Two women were injured when the vehicles they were driving eastbound on Interstate 580 collided Saturday, according to CHP.
