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  • South Pasadena, CA

After studying in London and graduating from Mizzou with a degree in magazine journalism, my first post-college gig was covering entertainment news for the free daily newspaper, <i>RedEye</i>.

I went on to report for GateHouse Media, Inc. in the northwest suburbs of Chicago writing about local issues facing residents and business owners.

I came to the L.A.-area about a year ago after spearheading a social media department at a boutique PR firm. I was excited for the opportunity to work at Patch and begin my career as a digital editor.

I love meeting new people and am keen on forming relationships with everyone in the community. So please don&#39;t hesitate to say hi on Twitter, Facebook or when you see me around town.

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Here's Where All The Pink Slime Went

Fresh & Easy delivered all the ground beef that was swapped out of its stores to the cats at Cat Haven.

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Here's Where All The Pink Slime Went
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Learn Mandarin From This South Pas Student

South Pas Middle School student Jeremy Sharp has posted a series of videos to YouTube in hopes of teaching others how to speak Mandarin Chinese.

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Preservationists Apply For Rialto Funding

To refurbish the sign, Scott Feldmann and the chamber applied Friday for a $30,000 matching grant from the Route 66 Corridor Restoration Program, with a letter of recommendation from Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena).

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Preservationists Apply For Rialto Funding
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Top 6 Stories This Week

The good. The bad. And the ugly. Here's what happened this week in Patchland.

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Top 6 Stories This Week
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SPMS Student Wins At Science Fair

Raymond Gilmartin, 13, used a homemade wind tunnel and model car to test whether adding rear spoilers to sport utility vehicles would improve fuel efficiency.

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SPMS Student Wins At Science Fair
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Where in South Pas is Patch? (Photos)

Here are the answers to last week's feature. Can you guess where we are in these three new pics?

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Where in South Pas is Patch? (Photos)
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Here's Where the Adults Hang

Looking for an adult-only event? Here's where your neighbors said they go to get away from the kids.

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Here's Where the Adults Hang
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Reports: Edison Could Have Shortened Windstorm Response

While the independent report says SCE could have shortened the restoration period by possibly two days, it also says SCE deployed a sufficient number of resources to restore power to customers without any serious injuries to SCE employees or the public.

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Reports: Edison Could Have Shortened Windstorm Response
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Reports Detail Mistakes in Edison Windstorm Response

While the independent report says SCE could have shortened the restoration period by possibly two days, it also says SCE deployed a sufficient number of resources to restore power to customers without any serious injuries to SCE employees or the public.

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Reports Detail Mistakes in Edison Windstorm Response
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Michael Newman: 1950 - 2012

Newman died unexpectedly of an aneurysm March 30 in his South Pas home. He is remembered for his generosity, fun spirit and refereeing at AYSO.

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Michael Newman: 1950 - 2012
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Kidd's Jewelry Heist Opens In South Pas (Video)

Located in the back of The Dinosaur Farm, the jewelry parlor is open Tuesday through Sunday. You can drop on by anytime, or plan a party in advance.

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Kidd's Jewelry Heist Opens In South Pas (Video)
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Poll: How Should The City Spend Your Money?

Although attendance was low, those who came out Thursday emphasized the importance of infrastructure and sale of Caltrans homes—as well as a desire to cut personnel costs.

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Poll: How Should The City Spend Your Money?
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6 Things to Know About Your City's Budget

At a community forum Thursday, City staff gave a rundown of where your money goes. Here's what Patch took away from the presentation.

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