• Jennifer WadsworthPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • San Ramon, CA

<b>Hometown: </b>Antioch, CA (although, I&#39;ve lived in three other countries, so that&#39;s a tough one to answer)

<b>Current city: </b>San Ramon, of course

<b>Birthday: </b>July 3

<b>Bio: </b>Jennifer is an East Bay native who spent part of her childhood in the Balkans and most of her adulthood earning her keep in the world of journalism.

She shared with her co-workers at the Tracy Press a first-place prize from the California Newspaper Association for scooping the competition while covering a child-murder case in 2009.

Her work as appeared in, among other publications, the Tracy Press, The Daily Beast, the East Bay Express, the Brentwood Press and the Contra Costa Times. She has made numerous TV appearances, including on The Dr. Phil Show, Larry King Live, The Today Show and Nancy Grace.

<b>Favorite things to do: </b>Hiking on local regional trails and up to the summit of Mt. Diablo, relaxing in the park on a sunny day, reading, writing and keeping up with current events.

<b>Beliefs:</b> <i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.</i>

<b>Politics</b>: Independent.

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San Ramon|News|

Grass-Eating Grubs Tear Up Sports Fields

Hungry worms were one topic addressed in the February issue the city&#39;s Sporting Green newsletter, which also highlights renovations at the local cricket pitch and some public restrooms.

San Ramon|News|

Cheer Skirts Break Cal High Dress Code

Now, the team can only wear them at games and after class, but they&#39;re no longer allowed to don their orange-and-black uniforms during school hours, including at rallies and on game days.

Cheer Skirts Break Cal High Dress Code
San Ramon|News|

Proposed Changes to City General Plan Draw Criticism

Some residents and business owners worry about proposed amendments to the city&#39;s main land-use document, including a plan to rezone the northern part of the city to make way for a retail-residential district.

San Ramon|News|

Plans to Expand Local Sports Facility Draw Some Opposition

San Ramon Sports wants to expand, sell alcohol and make a minor change to its zoning requirements. A neighboring business worries that there wouldn&#39;t be enough parking if the city OK&#39;s those plans.

San Ramon|News|

Video: Spreading Love Through Random Acts of Kindness

SpreadKindness.org aims to make the world a better place, one kind act at a time. This weekend, several of them hit the streets to pass out free hugs, candy, balloons and gift cards.

Video: Spreading Love Through Random Acts of Kindness
San Ramon|News|

Whiz Kid: Sierra Rainbolt

Find out what makes this high school senior so exceptional.

Whiz Kid: Sierra Rainbolt
San Ramon|News|

San Ramon May Form A Housing Authority

In reaction to Gov. Jerry Brown&#39;s proposal to ax redevelopment agencies, the City Council will consider creating an entity to govern affordable housing.

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Slight Uptick in San Ramon's Jobless Rate

After dipping to 4.6 percent in October, San Ramon&#39;s unemployment rate jumped up to 4.7 percent last month.