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!"
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.
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.
With more than 200,000 mail-in ballots left to be counted, an astonished hospital administration and board will wait for final voter results before considering next steps.
Mountain View Patch encourages the Mountain View community to share its voice, opinion and thoughts through letters to the editor.
Peninsula commuters slowly made their way into the South Bay while CHP worked with crews to remove the hazards from the road.
If you headed to the polls this Election Day, you got a sticker. Upload it and share with others your enthusiasm for the political process!
The grocers' parent company Raley's couldn't reach a labor agreement after more than a year of negotiations. Workers to picket stores.
The Lady Lancers beat Sacred Heart Prep 9-6 to clinch the West Catholic Athletic League title.
Incident occurred on campus Tuesday night.
Out-of-town females allegedly caught with $190 worth of merchandise.
The chart is the survey's first seismic hazard map that shows all of the hazardous areas of Santa Clara County in one place, according to expert geologist.
Doctors, public officials and the community gathered Monday to discuss advances in breast cancer health, research, and risk-assessment tools. Free mammograms are available.
The Mountain View Police Department and other law enforcement agencies embrace social media to communicate with residents and reporters.
Doctors, public officials and the community gathered Monday to discuss advances in breast cancer health, research, and risk-assessment tools. Free mammograms are available.
The clocks are rolling back an hour this time, think of all the fun things you can do with that extra time!
Out-of-town females allegedly caught with $190 worth of merchandise.
Doctors, public officials and the community gathered Monday to discuss the advance in breast cancer health and research.
If the environmentalists oppose it, why should you?
In total, between elementary and high schools that are in or serve Cupertino students a total of four schools received grants.
Mountain View, like many California cities, could be severely affected in case of an earthquake, flood or other disaster and the city doesn't want to take any chances.
Customers who dress in Halloween costumes between 4 p.m. and close of business Wednesday will get a burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos for $2. Proceeds up to $1 million will be donated to the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
Customers who dress in Halloween costumes between 4 p.m. and close of business Wednesday will get a burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos for $2. Proceeds up to $1 million will be donated to the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
