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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Street sweeping is back in Santa Monica following a pause throughout the pandemic, but many locals say they wanted a warning from the city.
Santa Monica police are asking the public's help to find robbery suspects.
This gorgeous sunset is a view from Venice Beach on Labor Day.
The city of Santa Monica reached a settlement with the Tennis Channel over paid sick leave violations.
The Los Angeles County Superior Court's Homeless Court that serves Redondo Beach moved outside Wednesday.
Culver City residents are invited to take a survey on public safety and policing in the community.
CAL/OSHA fined frozen food manufacturer Overhill Farms Inc. and its staffing agency over failing to protect workers amid the pandemic.
Beach Cities Health District invites the community to give feedback and take a survey on a potential aquatics facility in Redondo Beach.
The Bobcat Fire exploded to nearly 24,000 acres in Angeles National Forest Thursday with 0% containment, officials said.
Several Los Angeles County lifeguards were honored for their service and acts of courage at the virtual 2020 International Surf Festival.
Roadwork is planned on Palos Verdes Drive in Rolling Hills Estates Thursday and Friday, city officials said.
Manhattan Beach police arrested a Culver City woman on suspicion of attempted murder.
A woman was assaulted and seriously injured early Tuesday near the Venice Fishing Pier, police told Patch.
Hulu customers reported an outage late Tuesday night.
A car crash in Lomita is shutting down the eastbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway early Wednesday.
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Police are looking for a strong-arm robbery suspect who allegedly pulled up in a car next to a victim and stole his phone.
The Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest has spread to 10,344 acres with 0 percent containment.
A red flag warning was issued for Los Angeles County Tuesday night.
City Attorney Mike Feuer says that his office obtained a preliminary injunction against the owners of the Venice apartment complex.
