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Biography

MA in Journalism, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, specializing in audio and international journalism. BA in Global Studies California State University Monterey Bay Reporter, editor Bay City News Freelance audio editing, host & producer Publisher of IndependentJournalism.net

Content

Total articles 670

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  Santa Clara Unified names Benicia Unified superintendent Damon Wright as next leader

  By Thomas Hughes Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  Dev’t corp brings together private, nonprofit, labor leaders to spur SF downtown recovery

  By Thomas Hughes Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  Dev’t corp brings together private, nonprofit, labor leaders to spur SF downtown recovery

  By Thomas Hughes Verified

  Apr. 12, 2025

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Company Info

Bay City News

Bay City News (BCN) is a regional news service and nonprofit foundation dedicated to serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1979 and acquired in 2018 by Katherine Ann Rowlands, BCN operates with a mission to fill gaps in local journalism through public service reporting and collaborative efforts. The organization employs 50 reporters and editors and has eight bureaus across the nine-county Bay Area. BCN provides a local wire service that delivers real-time news reports to various clients, including media outlets, government agencies, and law firms. It focuses on breaking news, court cases, and significant regional issues such as housing and environmental policy. Through the Bay City News Foundation, it produces community-focused stories and engages in equity reporting. The organization also runs a paid internship program to train emerging journalists and emphasizes mobile access and data-driven storytelling to enhance community engagement.