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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At least 3,000 people have submitted reimbursements for staying in hotels or buying air conditioning units due to the odor from the spill.
A woman in a gorilla mask egged Republican Larry Elder and a crowd chased him away during a campaign visit at a Venice homeless encampment.
Expect some potential delays along Palos Verdes Drive while crews install a new traffic signal.
If you're not quite ready to go home at BeachLife Festival, then here's where the after-party is at.
Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an ambush-style attack in Culver City, police said.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing at several local beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing at several local beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing at several local beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing at several local beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing at several local beaches.
Join a weekly gourmet food truck event in Marina del Rey this week. Here are the trucks heading to town.
Here's the latest edition the Manhattan Beach Daily! Here's your go-to for the most important things going on in Manhattan Beach.
Join a free family event in Venice to help create a Mexican American monument honoring the "traqueros" who built our country's railroads.
Los Angeles police are asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Venice.
A reported road rage crash and shooting left one person injured, but no suspect is in custody yet.
Did you see a giraffe in Santa Monica this weekend? Check out the video.
See which grocery stores in Manhattan Beach will keep or alter their hours for the upcoming Monday holiday.
See which grocery stores in Palos Verdes will keep or alter their hours for the upcoming Monday holiday.
See which grocery stores in Culver City will keep or alter their hours for the upcoming Monday holiday.
See which grocery stores in Marina del Rey will keep or alter their hours for the upcoming Monday holiday.