I am Patch's Senior Managing Editor of Editorial Operations. I am an award-winning journalist, and an accomplished investigator with more than 20 years of research, professional writing, and social media experience. I'm originally from Southern California but have been happily transplanted in the East San Francisco Bay Area for more than a dozen years. I am a mother of two, retired law enforcement, and a volunteer for many local community groups.
A few of my favorite things: reading, writing, travel, volunteering, fitness, camping, cooking, and movies
I try to remember:
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. -Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Students launch senior scam awareness initiative; registration open for annual Devil Mountain Run, and more nice news.
I-You Venture and Family Service Agency are collecting cards and activity items for seniors by April 28.
Tri-Valley student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee; new eateries coming to East Bay mall, and more nice news.
Nordstrom to open service hub; band teacher raises money for instruments, spring events guide and more nice news.
Hike For Hope registration is open; student collects 700+ books for little libraries; city celebrates 150th birthday, and more nice news.
Michelin adds five Bay Area restaurants to its guide; some of the best places to live in California are in NorCal, and more nice news.
The free Downtown Pleasant Hill event will feature flowerpot coloring, potting and face painting.
East Bay woman becomes first woman to win Best Cinematography Oscar; news eateries open and more nice news.
Community members are invited to brighten the days of isolated residents by sending handmade greetings and activity books.
Popular singer visits NorCal eateries; Target launches new baby boutique, and more nice news.
The bookstore, which has funded library initiatives, will cease operations on March 31, 2026, after eight years.
Shamrock 5K Fun Run/Walk registration deadline nearing; Teen & Career Job Fair coming to Tri-Valley, and more nice news.
The plan outlines 30 priority actions to reduce potential damage from natural hazards over the next five years.
One of the "rarest carnivores on the planet" spotted in NorCal; a new Italian restaurant opens in East Bay, and more nice news.
Bay Area woman wins Olympic gold; five Bay Area cities among the most bicycle-friendly, professional clothing needed, and more nice news.
The milestone event will feature over 80 chefs competing for top honors at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Student donates 1500+ school supplies to foster kids; escaped turtle leads police on slow-speed chase; and more nice news.
I-You Venture is collecting handmade cards and other items to deliver to seniors in assisted and skilled nursing facilities.
A swarm of earthquakes were reported early Monday. Did YOU feel them?
Students win prestigious UN award; a rage room is opening in East Bay; winter events to beat cabin fever, and more nice NorCal news.
