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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This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.
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.
I am a registered voter and I vote in every election.
Religion:
I am non-religious and respectful of the beliefs of others.
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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Beloved principal Keith Moody now takes on the challenge to help area adults succeed in an era of shrinking budgets.
The Mountain View Police Department responds to various crime reports between March 29 and April 2. Here's a sampling.
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A nice stroll through one of the city's areas reveals a bit of its history.
The Mountain View Police Department shares crime reports from March 27-30.
Workshop and panels stress increasing the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM jobs.
The Mountain View-based ice pop vendor hopes to grow its business and bring healthy treats to kids—and adults—in Silicon Valley.
Tax time is here. Check this list of 12 scams that come in many forms during the filing season.
Workshop and panels stress increasing the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM jobs.
The window of the former frozen yogurt eatery on Castro Street displays an 'available' sign.
The previous director of Mountain View's arts school, Moy Eng, officially stepped down March 31.
She was a hostess with amazing culinary skills and a love of the California coastline.
For friends and family his time with them was too short, but they loved and felt blessed to have had him in their lives.
The county's February figure now the lowest for that month in the past three years.
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.
