Dixie Jordan, Patch Staff
- Piedmont, CA
I started with Patch as the copy editor for 11 Patch sites: Alameda, Albany, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Hercules, Newark, Piedmont, Pinole, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Union City. Currently I am the local editor at Piedmont Patch and Alameda Patch. Questions? dixie.jordan@patch.com.
Before coming to Patch, I was the editor and publisher of Parents Press, a magazine for Bay Area parents, for more years than I like to remember. Before that, I was news editor at the Contra Costa Times and a reporter at various Northern California newspapers.
I am a fifth generation Californian who has lived in the East Bay most of my life and a graduate of UC Berkeley. For fun, I volunteer on archaeology digs, mostly in Ireland and the Southwest.
My brilliant and beautiful daughter, Jenny, a school psychologist, just married the charming Chris Davidson and they are living in Austin, Texas — too far way!
Posting Activity
Berkeley, CA|News|
'Chihuahua Express' Airlifts Dogs from Berkeley to Idaho
The Berkeley animal shelter sent 20 dogs Monday to Idaho aboard the "Chihuahua Express." Their travel companions included 10 pooches from the Alameda animal shelter.
Rockridge, CA|News|
Piedmont Woman Victim of 'Backyard' Burglary Scam
One burglar posed as a construction worker needing access to the victim's backyard while a second man stole items from inside the home.
Alameda, CA|News|
Chihuahua Express Airlifts Adoptable Small Dogs from Alameda to Idaho
Bay Area animal shelters — including Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter — have more abandoned small dogs than they can find new homes for.
Piedmont|News|
Piedmont Woman Victim of 'Backyard' Burglary Scam
One burglar posed as a construction worker needing access to the victim's backyard while a second man stole items from inside the home.
Piedmont|News|
Ask a Cop: Is It Legal to Text While at a Stoplight? Use GPS?
A California Highway Patrol officer answers questions about using a cell phone while driving.
Alameda, CA|News|
Ask a Cop: Is It Legal to Text While at a Stoplight? Use GPS?
A California Highway Patrol officer answers questions about using a cell phone while driving.
Rockridge, CA|News|
River Otters Seen at Lake Merritt, Lake Temescal
An East Bay Regional Parks naturalist says a pair of river otters was seen every few days last month at Oakland's Lake Temescal.
Alameda, CA|News|
Santa's Coming Back to Park Street on Saturday
Check the schedule for children's visits with Santa Claus.
Alameda, CA|News|
Rec Dept. Wants Your Vote for Next Summer's Movies in the Park
Iron Giant? Little Mermaid? Help pick the movie menu for 2014. Ballots are due by Jan. 7.
Piedmont|News|
Santa's Sleigh Needs Filling — Donate Toys at Fire Station
New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages are needed.
Piedmont|News|
Piedmonters Say Drivers' Behavior Endangers Walkers and Cyclists
A draft needs assessment for the city's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan summarizes local residents' major concerns about the ease and safety of walking and cycling. The draft will be presented to the Piedmont Planning Commission today.
Piedmont|News|
Chilly Days, Freezing Nights Expected Through Midweek
Blame a cold air "blast" from Canada or the Bay Area's low temperatures.
Alameda, CA|News|
Chilly Days, Freezing Nights Expected Through Midweek
Blame a cold air "blast" from Canada or the Bay Area's low temperatures.
Piedmont|News|
River Otters Seen at Lake Merritt, Lake Temescal
An East Bay Regional Parks naturalist says a pair of river otters was seen every few days last month at Oakland's Lake Temescal.
Piedmont|News|
Piedmont's Week: 2 A.M.Doorbell Ringing, Police Alert, BART Mishap, East Bay Memorabilia Auction
The top articles on Piedmont Patch during the past week.
Piedmont|News|
Piedmont Voices: Lead Paint, Local Art, Tattered Flag, Fashion Show
Bloggers who live or work in Piedmont and nearby Oakland neighborhoods explore the area in words and photos.
Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Voices: River Otters Nearby, Lola's Chicken Shack, Christmas Tree Lane
Bloggers who live or work in Alameda explore the Island's nooks and crannies in words and photos.
