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Local Editor, Brentwood Patch

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Bio: Jared served as editor-in-chief for the Santa Monica College newspaper, the Corsair, in 2008 and as staff reporter on the Daily Sundial in 2009 while studying print journalism at California State University, Northridge, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Also, his love for using technology in story-telling led him to pursue Web design. Jared has contributed to several publications in print and online, including Santa Monica Daily Press, GamePro, BPM, Vapors, SOMA and Lost in a Supermarket.

Jared is a former U.S. Marine and a current member of the Military Reporters and Editors Association, the National Press Photographers Association, the Marine Corps Association, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Poynter Institute.

Having joined Patch in May 2010 as a freelance video journalist, and as a staff editor in December 2010, Jared is excited to see where Patch takes online journalism in the years to come.

Posting Activity

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Robert Taylor Ranch Selling For $28 Million

This 70-room compound was once owned by KROQ founder Ken Roberts and actor Robert Taylor and sits on 112 acres of Brentwood land.

Robert Taylor Ranch Selling For $28 Million
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Veterans Garden Reopened as Rehabilitation Tool

The newly restored historic Women Veterans Rose Garden at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration will give veterans an opportunity to heal outdoors.

Veterans Garden Reopened as Rehabilitation Tool
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Brentwood School Goes Greener

Students and faculty watch Friday morning as four eco-friendly classrooms are installed.

Brentwood School Goes Greener
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Wind Cuts Power, Downs Trees in Brentwood

Santa Ana winds pummeled Southern California Wednesday evening, leaving 500 Brentwood residents without power and toppling trees along San Vicente Boulevard.

Wind Cuts Power, Downs Trees in Brentwood
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FBI Issues Cyber Security Warning

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center issues a warning to online holiday shoppers on International Computer Security Day Tuesday.

FBI Issues Cyber Security Warning
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(Video) What Are You Thankful For?

As Thanksgiving draws near, Patch braved insurmountable weather to ask a few Brentwood farmers market patrons what they were thankful for.

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$50,000 Reward Offered For Capture of 'Brentwood Fire' Arsonist

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to offer a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the arsonist responsible for a fire that burned several homes on Gorham Avenue early Thursday morning.

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Motorist Killed in Sunset Explosion Identified

After reviewing dental records, the L.A. County Coroner's Office has positively identified Max Tinglof, 18, as the driver who was killed after his car crashed and exploded on Sunset Boulevard early Friday morning.

Motorist Killed in Sunset Explosion Identified
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Investigators Say Arsonist Caused Fire

The Los Angeles Fire Department has determined the cause as arson in a massive structure fire that occurred on the 12300 block of Gorham Avenue early Thursday morning.

Investigators Say Arsonist Caused Fire