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.
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Either the district will move forward with one of the three RFPs currently on the table or it will seek additional proposals. Residents are encouraged to voice opinions Tuesday during public comment.
Can you guess where we're at in these local pics?
A chase ensued after LAPD received a call that one suspect was seen pointing a semi-automatic pistol toward another vehicle.
José Paul Vasquez Flores of Los Angeles faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing a Monrovia resident on the Metro Gold Line Friday evening. Flores is expected in court Thursday afternoon.
SPUSD scored one point higher in 2011 than it did last year.
Eligible shoppers can now take advantage of CalFresh, Women, Infants & Children (WIC) and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
The suspect was found to be in possession of a replica semi-automatic handgun.
Crews were out in South Pas for most of the day fixing the mess.
South Pas Police implement an intensive crackdown on impaired driving through Sept. 5.
Pia's name will appear on the November ballot with no opponent.
A car caught fire after it was rear-ended Friday—and the flames prevented witnesses from rescuing an 11-month child trapped in the vehicle.
The Hanson family was among the many victims on board a plane that crashed into the World Trade Center Sept. 11. Sue Kim Hanson was a SPHS graduate.
The sidewalks must be made compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Can you guess where we're at in these local pics?
A SigAlert was issued for three southbound lanes of the 110 Friday afternoon after a child was killed in a car accident, according to reports.
The car caught on fire immediately after it was rear-ended going southbound on the 110 Friday.
The car caught on fire immediately after it was rear-ended going southbound on the 110 Friday.
More from Monday night's meeting.
Patch spoke to a group of girls after school let out Thursday.
The National Weather Service reported that today was one of the hottest of the year.
