I'm a writer, reporter based in Los Angeles—my hometown—where I've been covering local, national and international breaking news for more than 10 years. I've lived in Santa Monica and Venice for several years and I'm excited to cover my community.
I was born in Pomona and later moved to La Crescenta-Montrose. I'm a graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. I attended Loyola University Chicago and earned a major in Journalism and minor in Political Science. I served as News Editor at The Loyola Phoenix.
I'm also an adjunct lecturer at Loyola Marymount University, where I teach Introduction to Social Media. My writing and reporting experience includes a focus in health, breaking news, politics, music and entertainment. I've written and produced digital content for podcasts, live action videos and social media content.
I most recently served as Maria Shriver's social media and video producer, producing and promoting Maria's NBC health and news stories, books and journal, podcast and growing her social media community. I am an original member of ATTN: and former Los Angeles Times digital editor. My work has been published by Fitt LA, Glamour, Mashable, Men's Health and Panoply.
My breaking news experience started with City News Service, the newswire for Southern California, and Patch. I'm a former Local Editor for Montrose-La Crescenta.
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The USPS stopped service in a Santa Monica neighborhood over attacks on mail carriers, according to the agency. Service is now resumed.
Wind gusts battered much of Southern California Tuesday, putting motorists on edge due to blowing debris.
A South Bay resident and former USC head water polo coach was convicted by a federal jury in the college admissions scheme.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water and drive with caution as winds whip up to 40 mph.
From brunch to the aquarium, here are several upcoming events in the Hermosa Beach area to help celebrate Easter.
From brunch to the aquarium, here are several upcoming events in the Palos Verdes area to help celebrate Easter.
From brunch to the aquarium, here are several upcoming events in the Redondo Beach area to help celebrate Easter.
From brunch to the aquarium, here are several upcoming events in the Manhattan Beach area to help celebrate Easter.
From brunch to Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction, here are some upcoming events in the Marina del Rey area to help celebrate Easter.
From brunch to Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction, here are several upcoming events in the Venice area to help celebrate Easter.
From brunch to Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction, here are several upcoming events in the Santa Monica area to help celebrate Easter.
Police are asking the public to identify a suspect or suspects involved in a fatal shooting near a transitional housing facility in Venice.
Los Angeles police arrested three robbery suspects after a pursuit that ended at Westfield Culver City this weekend.
The move will expand the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and protect an endangered butterfly.
