This story was reported for Seaside Courier on May 9, 2014. Jaysea DeVoe loves to ride her bike, surf and sing. But at 12 years old, Jaysea is more than just your average California girl –– she may be the youngest person in the nation to earn a yoga instructor certification. The Encinitas resident begins her days at 7 a.m.… Read more →
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Cardiff man finds joy in restoring rare model train sets
This story was reported for Seaside Courier on June 17, 2014. Cardiff resident Bob Shultz was 8 years old when his father gave him a train set. Sixty years later, his father’s gift has spiraled into a hobby that has cost him about $100,000. Shultz, a retired real estate broker, said he became interested in train sets again when his… Read more →
Next for Wood: Change the Oceanside City Council
This story was reported for Seaside Courier on June 18, 2014. With a failed shot at unseating county Supervisor Bill Horn behind him, Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood says he is now focused on changing the City Council. Wood, who often finds himself at odds with the council majority, said he’s “embarrassed” by his colleagues. “Hopefully, I’ll change the makeup on… Read more →
Cheerleaders call penalty on poor National Football League pay
This story was reported for 10News in March 2014. Former Raiderette Lacy worked roughly nine hours per NFL game and earned a flat payment of $125. The wage didn’t factor in time for practice, makeup and hair, and staying in shape. The highest paid Oakland Raiders player, running back Darren McFadden, earns more in one game than the entire squad’s… Read more →
Poway’s Hal Clement Retires From Local TV After 40 Years
This story was reported for Patch on Sept. 2, 2011. He started out in the industry earning $2 an hour and eventually worked his way up to interviewing historical figures such as César Chávez and George H.W. Bush. But now Poway’s own Hal Clement, the man who has graced San Diego’s broadcast journalism scene for 40 years, is calling it… Read more →
Clinics, HIV services come under county scrutiny
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 29, 2009. Sources gave Hoa Quach exclusive interviews. Allegations of misused federal funds, poor patient treatment, and a case manager pressuring a patient to have sex have prompted the county to investigate the delivery of services at community clinics. The county Compliance Office’s investigation focuses on allegations related… Read more →
SoCal quakes cause increased interest in insurance
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 16, 2010. The Easter Sunday earthquake and the series of aftershocks that have unnerved thousands of San Diegans may not have directly affected the earthquake insurance business, but they have certainly served as a “wake up call,” said industry analysts. That wake up call has caused an influx… Read more →
Protesters, Fiorina say they’ve ‘had enough’ this Tax Day
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 15, 2010. Hundreds of angry San Diego taxpayers protested federal and state governments “overspending” Thursday. More than 10 countywide anti-tax rallies and protests were planned, one organized by local and state officials on the San Diego harbor. County Supervisor Bill Horn, City Councilmember Carl DeMaio, California Republican Chair… Read more →
Local Polish-American community mourns president’s death
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 10, 2010. The loss of President Lech Kaczynski Saturday night has left Polish-Americans in San Diego speechless and concerned. The plane crash that took the lives of 97 Polish passengers – including its president and other Poland leaders – has left not only those in Poland mourning, but… Read more →
Coffee Party Movement makes its way to San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 9, 2010. Coffee or tea? A new movement is giving Americans the option. In response to the growing Tea Party movement, one woman created the Coffee Party, which has thousands of members across the nation, including 120 in San Diego. “We’ve only been around for two months and… Read more →