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
LAUSD agreed to a settlement with three former students who alleged their teacher was allowed to abuse them despite widespread complaints.
More than 100,000 homes remain in danger, but firefighters are confident they can make progress battling three major wildfires Thursday.
The quake was centered in Malibu, and the shaking could be felt across the Southland Thursday morning.
The massive Bridge Fire moved extraordinarily fast, exploding to 50,258 acres and destroying at least 39 homes.
The Airport, Line And Bridge Fires exploded as heavy winds sent walls of flames through hillside communities.
Flames are tearing through mountain communities, and San Antonio Heights and Upland are under evacuation warnings.
Firefighters had stopped the forward progress of the 5-acre blaze by 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Several SoCal mountain resort towns face evacuation warnings as a trio of fires threaten more than 35,000 homes.
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Update: The half-acre blaze broke out near Chatsworth Park Monday.
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The little girl had just come inside from a swim when the fatal attack occurred, according to police.
The fire has backed up rush-hour traffic in Downtown Los Angeles.
Transitional Kindergarten teacher Jessica L DeLloyd imparts mindfulness and self-determination to her young students.
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Twice on Wednesday, broad daylight home burglars were quickly arrested, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
After they were caught breaking into a home in Cheviot Hills, the burglars fled, leading police on a chase, according to the LAPD.
A helicopter made an emergency landing on the Harbor (110) Freeway near Century Boulevard Thursday evening.
Prolonged heat waves with temperatures this high have proven to be deadly in Los Angeles County.
Despite objections from officials who believe serial rapist Christopher Hubbart remains a threat to the community, he will be freed.
