Writing
I have written stories on national politics for POLITICO and on local news for Gold Country Media. Here are some of my favorites:
Sara Rodriguez suspends Wisconsin governor campaign amid campaign finance issues
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the Wisconsin Democratic governor primary Friday, citing her campaign’s mishandling of financial reports.
Biden to release memoir on his presidency and reelection campaign — after the midterms
Former President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is releasing a book detailing his presidency and his decision to run for reelection and eventually step aside, which will publish shortly after this year’s midterm elections.
Maine Democrats will square off in first Senate debate since Platner's withdrawal
The first debate on Thursday in Maine’s flash Democratic primary may feature a crowded stage.
Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens for his seat
Outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens on Monday in the contentious primary to replace him.
Capitol Police arrest man with firearm outside Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Police said a Mississippi man is facing a gun charge after he drove up to the north barricade of the U.S. Capitol with a handgun on Monday.
Fire destroyed Loomis garage
I interviewed fire officials and neighbors on the scene for this breaking news article about a fire at a couple’s house in Loomis, California.
Denio's partners with Monk's Cellar to release 'Big Jim Denio' beer for 75th anniversary
I featured a partnership between two local businesses.
Mail theft spikes during tax season throughout the county
I interviewed officials and collected data from local law enforcement for analysis and visualization.
Loomis Library offers Girls Who Code club for first time
I interviewed the library adviser and participants for a feature on the Girls Who Code club at the Loomis Library.
Rocklin City Council approves uses for $7-plus million in ARPA funds
I broke down Rocklin’s proposed use of ARPA funds at its city council meeting.
Officials throughout Placer County share how to reduce DUI arrests
I collected data from local police departments and interviewed officials to analyze the number of DUI arrests in Placer County.
Public voices concerns about changes to property maintenance, off-street parking codes
While covering a Rocklin City Council meeting, I saw many public commenters show concern over an ordinance and wrote about the topic.