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Former Editor Monrovia Patch

Hometown: Pomona, CA

Birthday: July 21

Bio: A southern California native, I grew up in the Inland Valley and moved to the San Gabriel Valley after graduating from Pomona College in 2003.

I began my writing career by contributing satirical pieces to various online publications before enrolling at the USC Annenberg School for Journalism in 2005. In 2006, I spent a summer working as a reporter at the Cape Times in Cape Town, South Africa. I graduated from the USC Annenberg School in 2007 with an M.A. in journalism and worked for the Los Angeles Times and NFL Network before signing on as a staff writer at the Pasadena Star-News in 2008. I left the Star-News in 2010 to become the editor of Monrovia Patch.

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Mystery Stench Solved: Salton Sea Is Smelly Source

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) said air quality tests performed Wednesday show that the Salton Sea likely caused the foul sulphur smell reported across Los Angeles on Monday.

Mystery Stench Solved: Salton Sea Is Smelly Source
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Give Blood, Get an In-N-Out Burger

The City of Hope is holding a blood drive in Monrovia Tuesday and giving $5 In-N-Out gift card.

Give Blood, Get an In-N-Out Burger
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Strange Stench: Is The Salton Sea the Stinky Source?

Officials from the South Coast Air Quality Management District believe the source of the mysterious rotten egg smell in the Los Angeles area may be emanating from the Salton Sea.

Strange Stench: Is The Salton Sea the Stinky Source?
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Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A "dangerous" thunderstorm is headed toward northeastern Los Angeles County and could bring heavy winds, hail and lightning, according to the National Weather Service.

Weather  Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Mystery Stench: Do You Smell Something Stinky?

A mysterious rotten egg smell has been reported around the Los Angeles basin and the South Coast Air Quality Management District is investigating its source.

Mystery Stench: Do You Smell Something  Stinky?
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Hackers Shut Down Monrovia Blog

The infamous "Anonymous" hacking group claimed responsibility for taking down a popular web hosting service that hosts local blog 'Monrovia Now.'

Hackers Shut Down Monrovia Blog
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Best Known Ways to Avoid Mountain Lion Attacks

Cougars sightings occur in Sierra Madre, so what's the best way to avoid an attack? The Monrovia Police Department provided these tips for living with cougars in the foothills.

Best Known Ways to Avoid Mountain Lion Attacks
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Verdugo Fire System to Hold 9/11 Tribute

A tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 will be broadcast through the local fire department communications system.

Verdugo Fire System to Hold 9/11 Tribute