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.
CHP said the 80-year-old pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being 'bumped' by a car while crossing Castro Valley Boulevard on Tuesday.
What business would you like to see occupy this former fast-food establishment?
Dr. Ronald A. Hull, a podiatrist practicing in Hayward and Castro Valley, was appointed the position at a special meeting held on Monday.
Construction crews emptied out the establishment and demolished the original bell tower curvature that sat on its rooftop today. No word on what business, if any, may move in.
Chef and Owner Shebli Massarweh announced that he just signed a lease to reopen the restaurant at the former Pizza Town building.
Complaints and allegations filed by female employees who worked with Chief Probation Officer are being investigated.
The co-owner hopes to reopen the restaurant as soon as these issues are resolved.
Chief Probation Officer David Muhammad has been on paid administrative leave since Feb. 14 after the deputy probation officer filed a $1.5 million claim against him.
Claudia's Coiffeur Le' Petite opened up shop in Castro Valley on March 13.
Notable arrests made in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo between March 12 and March 18.
Event to be held at 409 Jackson St., Hayward on Wednesday, March 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Lots o' luck in guessing where to find this green shamrock.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors appointed LaDonna Harris as the county's Acting Chief Probation Officer starting March 19.
Know where to find this 1991 memorial dedicated to our U.S. military?
The Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce is throwing the Castro Valley and San Lorenzo businesses ribbon cuttings this month.
More than 100 people turned up to meet their local business owners, agency representatives and community leaders.
And the winner is... the Sequoians!
Marelak Kierulf, 51, was crossing Hesperian Boulevard at Bockman Road Wednesday evening when a silver SUV struck her.
The nonprofit hopes to raise $415,000 by May 15 to save 14 K-3 teachers who were recently handed preliminary lay-off notices.
Castro Village Shopping Center now has five separate entrances. Excavation issues on Wilbeam Avenue will delay its opening for several more weeks.
