United States
I specialize in poverty, environment and local government reporting. I have a Masters of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in journalism from San Francisco State University. I am primarily a writer and editor, but I also have experience with photography, code, design, video and audio.
Some Black parents are wary of the COVID-19 vaccine, partly because of online myths but mostly because they don't trust the healthcare system.
The Rev. Steven Shepard went from denying the vaccine to helping his congregants get vaccinated against COVID-19. A woman born with and blinded by syphilis because her father was in the Tuskegee experiment got the COVID-19 vaccine only after her church offered it.
Many people of all genders who have survived domestic violence come to the U.S. to escape their abusers. But that's far from the end of their troubles.
Richmond artists with disabilities share what the pandemic has been like for them and how art has helped them cope with the stress and isolation.
Acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona talks to the Pulse about mental health crisis calls, traffic enforcement, staffing shortages and more.
Federal and California taxes are not due until May 17. That is one of the key changes this tax season because of the pandemic and the American Rescue Plan.
Voting districts play a key role in whether people can elect candidates who best represent their interests. This year, those lines can be redrawn, which could severely impact the voting power of racial and ethnic minorities.
Low-income, Black and Latino students often incur more student debt and can face dire financial consequences if they can't repay, deepening economic divides.
Many fled Laos to escape war and communist rule and eventually landed in Richmond. The coronavirus and cost of living have put their community at risk again.
From white people in brownface to the "noble savage" - or just plain savage - the portrayal of Native Americans in mainstream TV and movies has long been one-dimensional and stereotypical, if they're even shown at all. So "Molly of Denali" is a huge step forward.
Sides disagree on trees' role in wildfire and how to lessen risk. I also worked on accompanying video, primarily as an editor and researcher.
I explored the relationship between the Chevron refinery and high childhood asthma rates in Richmond, California.
This opinion piece on the San Francisco heat ordinance began as an assignment in my public health reporting class.
Many people in similar situations are forced to choose between keeping their jobs and being there for their families because the U.S. has no paid leave for working families.