jimw@patch.com
415.948.8919
San Francisco, CA
Bio: Born and raised in Philadelphia. Went to journalism school at Syracuse University, where I met the love of my life and learned the craft. Moved to the Bay Area nearly 15 years ago with several high school friends with open-ended plans to start careers and dig deeply into the incredible beauty and culture of the Bay Area. Not leaving. I love where I grew up and am always thrilled to go back, but my roots are here now, and they are deep. I love music, basketball, food, travel, and laughing as often as possible. We had a daughter this year, and I am over the moon.
Professionally, it's been a little bit of everything over the years, from doe-eyed sports reporter to music editor to newspaper and online reporter of many stripes. It's simple, really: whether it's the high school phenom or the 85-year-old who can still throw verbal haymakers with the best of them, I love telling people's stories.
Politics
I'm a registered Democrat who believes in fiscal conservatism unless you're dealt a ridiculously bad hand and have to spend your way out. I believe we're all created equal and should be treated as such. Pragmatic empathy is possible, and government is a much-needed, if often mismanaged, force for good in the world.
Religion
I was raised Roman Catholic in a comically large Irish Catholic family. I've drifted from the church quite a bit since then for a number of reasons, but I still hold dear the people and values that were a part of that upbringing.
Local Hot-Button Issues
After a rough economic stretch for downtown business, Mill Valley is in the midst of a push to stimulate downtown business. That effort must be willing to innovate but also strike a balance between promoting downtown business and retaining the town's inimitable character.
The city must remain vigilant on issues of emergency preparedness, vegetation management and evacuation planning. Despite an improving real estate market, the city should strive for a more affordable housing market.
With its Miller Avenue Streetscape plan and all of its road projects, the city should try to promote alternative forms of transit throughout town.
If you're ever in need of a reminder of the beauty that surrounds you in the 94941, Mill Valley photographer Eric Rorer's video of the myriad scenes on the Sleeping Lady will do the trick.
Two-year-old Miller Ave. frozen yogurt shop nabs the top slot in this week's edition of our Readers' Choice series.
The West Coast is the place to watch the moon partially block the sun on Sunday late afternoon, forming a thick black ring around it. So we're looking for good places to watch it. Where will you go to see it?
The West Coast is the place to watch the moon partially block the sun on Sunday late afternoon, forming a thick black ring around it. So we're looking for good places to watch it. Where will you go to see it?
Music and rides take center stage at post-parade party on May 28 at the Community Center, with three hours of live music. A carnival is set for May 25-28 on the Middle School’s basketball courts.
Watch this ABC-7 news segment on a new strategy that has teachers recording lectures and freeing up students for plenty of hands-on time in the classroom, with science teacher April Tucker providing an example.
Thinking about going to the festivities on May 27? Get the scoop on the activities and the best place to watch the fireworks.
Legendary Mill Valley musician sits in with local funk band for “Turn On Your Lovelight" and a few other tunes at Rainforest Action Network benefit.
Stalwart director preps his biggest cast ever for Sunday’s opening of his final season, the 30th consecutive Mountain Play he’s helmed.
Need help keeping track of the candidates and their issues?
After nearly a year of negotiations, teachers agree to furlough days and higher contributions toward medical benefits for both new and existing employees, among other belt-tightening moves.
Stalwart director preps his biggest cast ever for Sunday’s opening of his final season, the 30th consecutive Mountain Play he’s helmed.
Stalwart director preps his biggest cast ever, which includes San Rafael's Susan Zelinsky, for Sunday’s opening of his final season.
Stalwart director preps his biggest cast ever for Sunday’s opening of his final season, the 30th consecutive Mountain Play he’s helmed.
Red-tailed Hawks top Giants 7-1 Tuesday and head to semifinal battle with second-seeded Justin-Siena Friday night at Albert Park.
Police say an 18-year-old Tiburon struck another car on Hwy. 101 near the Seminary Drive exit early Tuesday morning, injuring the driver of the other car and herself.
For Bike to School Day last week, hundreds of students strapped on their helmets and rode to Tam Valley Elementary School. Did your school do the same? Upload photos and videos here!
Stalwart director preps his biggest cast ever for Sunday’s opening of his final season, the 30th consecutive Mountain Play he’s helmed.
Driving while texting can even interfere with law enforcement, California Highway Patrol officials say.
Opponents of the Southern Marin Fire Protection District's proposed takeover of Sausalito's fire services say city will lose local control, while proponents argue that reverting to a city fire department would lead to massive budget cuts.
