I’ve written stories and content for every San Diego Patch site, and some of my articles have been republished across the Patch network.
But here are some of my favorite stories, most hailing from Ramona Patch. There’s a little bit of everything (I’ve spared you government stories) — if you like what you see (or even if you hate it!) leave me a comment!
FUN FEATURES:
Climbing for a Cure: Ramona Man With Parkinson’s Treks to Everest
Pose for Potato Chip Rock: InstaFun
What Has Your Father Taught You? Ramonans Share Father’s Day Wishes
Baby Bald Eagle Hatches in Ramona Grasslands
Pieces of History Fly Into Ramona
Ramona Pup Rescue Focuses on Forever Homes, Second Chances
Heavy Metal Lovers: ‘Gymbos’ Get a Life with Free Weights, Friendly Training
NASA Touches Down in Ramona: Robotics Program Gets $5K Grant
Senior Center Director Helps With Hurricane Sandy Relief
50-Year-Ramona Resident: ‘If We’re Going To Die In This Fire, It’ll Be In Our Own Home’
Local Chef Gives Residents A Taste of What’s In Store for San Vicente Resort
BUSINESS:
Dowle Dairy Quits ‘Gruesome’ Business; Cows Auctioned
Grebar Farms Is Nothing But Fresh, Family Fun
Something Good’s Brewing at Ramona’s New ChuckAlek Tasting Room
Behind the Biz: Unicorn Books and Gifts
Santa Ysabel Casino Owes County More than $3M
POLICE AND FIRE:
Thief Rains on Baby Shower; Every Gift Stolen From Expecting Couple
Tears for Taylor: Friends, Faculty and Family Mourn Spirited Student
Man Allegedly On Drugs Causes 9-Hour Stand-Off
Enlarged Heart Led to Cardiac Arrest That Killed Taylor Dorman
SR 78 Collision Sends 3 To Hospital; Texting May Be to Blame
Flash Bang Used in Early Morning Ramona Gang Arrests
8-Year-Old Removed From Home After Deputies Find Meth
13 Arrested in ‘Chicken Ranch’ Burglary Ring
‘Inquisitive, Smart’ Camel Killed After Trailer Overturns
Stolen Car Suspect Doused Self With Gasoline During Pursuit
FOODIE ARTICLES:
Fresh From the Farmers Market Column
Ganosh Gourmet Adds Gusto to Grub
Coronado Gets a Bite of the Big Apple
THE ICONIC HOTEL DEL:
Hotel Del Dreams of Gold Event
BREAKING NEWS:
HEALTH STORIES:
Congestive Heart Failure Facts
AROUND TOWN:
Library Makes a Buck off Books
Coronado Flower Show In Full Bloom
Coronado Beaches Make the Grade
Navy and Animal Law Enforcement Crack Down on Beach Laws
Coronado Resident Sentenced for Shell Company Scheme
Navy Career Training Program to Add Temporary Noise Increase
Will Carmageddon Affect Coronado?
Coronado Clothing Company Brings Ocean Preservation to a Boil
Five Things You Need to Know Today Column
Warm Up For National Garage Sale Day
Travel ‘Back to the Future’ at Boat Parade
FEATURES:
Local Teen Gives Her Heart to Art
POP CULTURE:
Sing Along with the Boston Pops
POLICE BLOTTER:
POLICE AND FIRE:
Driver Arrested in Teen Model’s Death
Young Poway Crash Victim Remembered As ‘Genuine,’ ‘Altruistic’
Bungling Burglar Botches Poway Break-In
Convicted: Man Who Left Dead Women in Poway Hotel Faces 57 Years in Prison
AROUND TOWN:
Leaders, Celebs Plan to Hit Home Runs for Hope
LEGALITY:
Poway Resident Run Over by Lifeguard Truck Retains Lawyer
Poway Lawyer Takes On Facebook
LOCAL HEROES:
Abraxas High Students to Honor Poway Fallen Hero in Parade
For the Love of Food 
Omgosh! you are so organized! I LOVE how you have set up your blog! You are such a good writer and such a gooooood FOODIE!!! I’m very, very proud of you and I believe you deserve a long career in writing. much love, deb oxox
Thanks for the sweet words, Deb. I know I look organized, but it’s all just an act 😉