The former editor of El Correo de Queens and staff reporter for The Queens Courier in New York City, Claudia Cruz enthusiastically moved to the Bay Area to take up the challenge of launching, editing and writing for Mountain View Patch.
With a degree from the City University of New York's (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism in business and economic reporting and a law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Claudia hopes to delve into the dynamic and enterprising life of Mountain View companies, whether the size and scope of Google or start-ups in mobile, bio-tech, or solar energy industries.
Claudia will utilize her almost 10 years in community reporting to find, inform and contribute news coverage that reflects the diversity of the residents of Mountain View, so that become more aware about what's going on with their government, schools, economy and arts.
Claudia is fluent in Spanish and has a strong grasp of Portuguese and German.
An avid salsa dancer and sports fan, when Claudia is not writing and reporting at the various coffee shops in Mountain View, she enjoys the local food scene and beer tasting at the many local breweries.
In her quest to meet and learn more about Mountain View as editor of Mountain View Patch, Claudia welcomes suggestions and contributions. So if you spot her, stop by and say "Hello!"
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Politics:
I'm an opened minded person and have been influenced by living in New York City, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Ohio, Spain and now California.
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Religion:
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Local Hot-Button Issues:
The hot-button issues in Mountain View include new development like the San Antonio Shopping Center, the city budget, education and the high speed rail project.
On these issues I am an impartial observer and documentarian.
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Have a question for Mountain View Police officers about procedure, the penal code or community policing? Ask it and we'll work to get you an answer.
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The Mountain View Police Department responds to various crime reports between Apr. 19 and April 24. Here's a sampling.
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