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I grew up in Philadelphia, but I moved to the West Coast in 1989 and have been here ever since. I started out in Portland, Oregon, later migrating to Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area. I lived in the North Bay for about 10 years, where I was a reporter for the Marin Independent Journal.
I left Marin in 2006 and spent time at newspapers in Oregon and Washington state before returning to the North Bay, this time in Sonoma County at Healdsburg Patch. In March 2013, I transferred to the editor post at Napa Valley Patch.
I am passionate about sharing my journalism skills and experience to enhance the lives of people in Napa Valley.

Steele was formerly with Farmers & Merchants Bancorp.
Suspect is 27-year-old Napa man; alleged victim is 12-year-old female.
Benefit for Community Action of Napa Valley is Saturday at Napa Valley Expo.
Even though Napa Valley has no elections this November, the June 2014 primary elections will be crucial in several races.
Yountville Days Parade is Sunday at noon; Vintner Mike Grgich is grand marshal.
A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Yolo County Airport.
Graton Casino in Rohnert Park will be 340,000 square feet.
Graton Casino in Rohnert Park will be 340,000 square feet.
Publishing nude photos with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress" violates a "revenge porn" law signed Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown and may result in up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.
Showhouse Preview Gala is Oct. 9 at Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena.
No disruption in benefits payments, state director says.