I learned how to be a reporter at the Orange County Register before moving to The Press-Enterprise in Riverside. I covered everything from cities, to the national forest, to courts and prisons. I do have some pretty colorful war stories from those beats. So if you see me around town, you tell me your stories, and I'll tell you about the time I met Gov. Schwarzenegger…in prison…while wearing a stab-proof vest. Or I can tell you about the time I watched a Manson girl give a talk on anger management.
I joke around. A lot. However, journalism might be the only thing I take seriously. It's a very humbling job. Everyday, people trust you with their voice on topics that matter to them, and you have to try to live up to the responsibility. If I ever fail, I need you to tell me about it, so that I can get it right. It's important.
I am insecure enough to tell you about some of the journalism awards I have won – the Associated Press Award for investigative reporting, California Newspapers Publishers Association awards for investigative reporting and best special section, the Price Child Health and Welfare Journalism award from the Children's Advocacy Institute, OC Press Club Award for Best Daily Story, LA Press Club Award for Breaking News, as well as Society of Professional Journalists awards for best enterprise stories, beat reporting, feature writing, and best environmental story.
Email: paige.austin@patch.com
Phone: 714-721-1222
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The news outlet blamed the single word tweet on a technical error.
The decision means the notorious brothers could get their shot at freedom with a re-sentencing hearing scheduled next week.
Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?
Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?
Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?
Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?
Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?
Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?
According to authorities, someone called in a false report of a shooting at the star's Hidden Hills home.
Officers were inside an apartment responding to a trespassing call when the explosion occurred.
A motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash in Northridge Wednesday night, and three others were hospitalized.
Police believe a 9-year-old girl and her 7-year-old boy were abducted from their school Tuesday and may be taken overseas.
While searching for three people suspected of fleeing the scene of a crash, police say the rock star's wife pointed a gun at them.
An ongoing investigation into the fatality has lead to cancellations by the regional rail service.
Police continue to search for a suspect in a nearby neighborhood following a crash on State Route 134 in the Eagle Rock area.
Authorities identified a 50-year-old North Hills man killed by a hit-and-run driver while he tried to save a dog from traffic.
From Long Beach to the Valley and through the Sepulveda Pass, drivers are advised to avoid planned closures through Friday.
"I will not be bullied into concealing the ongoing corruption and abuse of power at the Department of Justice,” Elizabeth G. Oyer said.
An LA County man accused of killing a 13-year-old during an attempted lewd act had already been charged with sexually assaulting another boy
