Most community newspapers stick to the traditional beats of education, crime and government. When I started as a reporter at the Weekend Pinnacle newspaper in San Benito County, I created a niche for myself as a health reporter. If the editor suggested a feature on kids with autism or a piece on breast cancer survivors, … Continue reading Health reporting
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Driven to Learn 'Alvaro Bonilla's days start early and end late. By the time he arrives for his first class of the day at San Jose State University, he has already been up for more than four hours. He leaves his house at 7 a.m. to start his long commute – carpooling to Morgan Hill … Continue reading Award-winning stories
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