I am a summer intern for the Silicon Valley Patch. I am currently a student at Lehigh University, pursuing a double major in journalism and Spanish as well as a minor in business.
A Northern California native, I love to travel the world and savor the flavors that different cultures have to offer. In spring 2012 I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, giving me deeper insight into another culture’s way of life. I chronicled my <i>sevillano </i>adventures through my blog called SenseSeville.
Through my baking blog Swellsweets I share photos and recipes of my culinary adventures with others. My life revolves around my passions of writing, enjoying food and experiencing different cultures.
As inspiration for how I approach life, I look to the meaning of the Greek adjective <i>meraki </i>(may-RAH-kee), which means to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put yourself into what you are doing.
As part of World Breastfeeding Week, mothers worldwide will participate in a synchronized breastfeeding event to raise awareness and support in their communities.
Police believe the smash-and-grab suspect from Los Gatos stole purses and electronics from Palo Alto to Walnut Creek to Campbell, and beyond.
A trio of Cupertino-based health experts weigh in on the demands of the body.
Campbell resident Alejandro Ramos has been declared brain dead after likely being struck by a vehicle while biking on Friday night.
With a less than a month left for school to start it's a date parents can't wait for, but kids probably wish were later.
The delicious flavors of Austria at Naschmarkt Restaurant take you on a culinary adventure to Eastern Europe.
The sales have started so Patch wants to know if Campbell residents are shopping already.
Natasha Noland was the daughter of popular Santa Cruz Pacific Wave Surf Shop owners Todd and Sue Noland.
Get all your local Olympics coverage by visiting Patch every day.
NASA Ames' most advanced Mars rover yet, Curiosity, is ready for its mission to Mars where it will search for water and the possibility for life.
The assessed value of properties in Gilroy continued on the same decreasing trend since 2008.
The assessed value of properties in Campbell increased for the first time since 2008.
For the first time since 2008, properties begin to see an increase in tax assessor's values.
Assessed property values in Cupertino increased for the first time since 2008 and showed the second greatest growth in Santa Clara County.
The assessed value of properties in Mountain View increased for the first time since 2008 and has shown the greatest growth in Santa Clara County.
The assessed value of properties in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills increased for the first time since 2008.
Street performer known as 'The Great Morgani' has a passion for bold fashion statements, and 42 accordions.
We're relaunching Readers' Choice and want to hear about your favorites in 25 categories.
We're relaunching Readers' Choice and want to hear about your favorites in 25 categories.
We're relaunching Readers' Choice and want to hear about your favorites in 25 categories.