Email: Nisha.Gutierrez@Patch.com
Phone: 949- 201-0615
Hometown: Baldwin Park, CA
Birthday: Jan. 18, 1980
Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime is the local editor of the Newport Beach Patch and the Corona del Mar Patch. She is a Southern California native and has worked as a print, wire and television reporter for the past eight years.
Nisha discovered her passion for journalism at a young age while watching TV news and listening to radio news reports with her father.
Nisha first began reporting stories for her school newspaper during her junior year at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente. She continued her education at California State University Fullertion where she received a bachelor's degree in print and broadcast journalism and started her professional career while reporting for a weekly newspaper.
After graduating from college, Nisha became the crime reporter at the San Gabriel Valley Tribune in West Covina, and was the producer and host of the newspaper's first daily morning webcast.
Nisha has also worked as a television reporter, producer and videographer at a cable station in Torrance, CA and then at an NBC affiliate in Idaho.
Nisha most recently worked as a staff reporter for City News Service in Los Angeles and has had feature stories published in Inland Empire Magazine and other online news sites.
In May 2012 Nisha received her master's degree in Communications from California State University Fullerton. When she is not digging for news stories or interviewing people, Nisha enjoys traveling with her husband and watching crime documentaries.
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Politics: How would you describe your political beliefs? I am a member of the Democratic Party.
Religion: How religious would you consider yourself? I am and have always been a practicing Catholic. I attended Catholic schools throughout my elementary and high school years and I believe Catholicism has played a huge part in my life. One of my favorite things to do is go to Sunday mass with my family.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Education and community development are of high importance to the people of Corona del Mar.
Where do you stand on each of these issues? I am a huge supporter of education and am looking forward to reporting education news. By the same token, I believe community development is important to helping a community thrive.
The man climbed over the safety railing at Inspiration Point and was standing near the cliff's edge above Big Corona Beach in Corona del Mar. He was later transported for medical evaluation, authorities reported.
The California Department of Fish and Game says feeding the birds does more harm than good. Pelicans can be found near the water in Newport Beach.
An unknown suspect lived in a home under renovation on Grand Canal and forged a stolen check for $450 check, according to Newport Beach police.
Unlocked cars on Promontory Drive West and Harbor Island Drive were targeted during recent burglaries.
The 2012 California Surf Lifesaving Championships and California Junior Lifeguard Championships are expected to bring more than 3,000 lifeguards to Newport Beach this weekend.
Building was evacuated after the Children's Room was drenched, but it was back to business as usual when it reopened at 2 p.m.
Supporters and opponents of the Banning Ranch Project give the Newport Beach City Council an earful, while the Banning Ranch Conservancy announces a $5 million pledge from an anonymous donor.
Still to come: a Coast Guard report on the fatal Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race crash.
A look into the newest businesses in Newport Beach.
In one case, a burglar entered a bank owned property on Westminster and stole a stove.
Patch readers nominated the best hair salon in Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Patch readers nominated the best movie theater in Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Patch readers nominated the best Mexican Restaurant in Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Patch readers nominated the most romantic restaurant in Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Patch readers nominated the best places in Newport Beach for a first date, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of the Brown Act, the state's open-government law.
Patch readers nominated the best place for brunch Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
California has the highest number of athletes competing in the Games this year - 127! Meet the local athletes from our area who will compete in London.
Patch readers nominated the best place to burn off some calories Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Patch readers nominated the best Happy Hour in Newport Beach, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
