Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff)
I come to Patch with a love for journalism and local news and I am thrilled to get to report in and about the community in which I live.
Prior to joining Patch, I worked for four years at KPSP-TV, the CBS News affiliate in the Coachella Valley. While there, I was able to report online and on air, produce television newscasts and manage nearly all the digital content put out by the station, including the website, social media and mobile efforts.
I am a Southern California native, having grown up in the city of Riverside, where much of my family still lives.
After high school, I attended Seton Hall University-- all the way in South Orange, NJ; about a half hour outside New York City. Upon graduating with honors with a degree in journalism, I moved back to the west coast to begin my career in the much more agreeable SoCal climate (I had no idea how spoiled we are here until I lived in the northeast!).
I am very excited to be working for Patch, helping to cover stories in a variety of communities in California.
Please feel free to send me any and all story ideas that you have and I will do everything I can to get information for you.
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Woman Uses 'Find My iPhone' to Help Police Find Alleged Lake Elsinore Thief
Police say the man, who has a lengthy criminal history, had burglary tools and gloves – and the stolen phone – in his possession.
San Carlos Burglar Caught Thanks to Alert Neighbor, Sheriff's Office Reports
BREAKING: Sheriff's officials say the man, 19, was caught after a witness called in a description.
Burglar Behind Theft in Nearby San Carlos Caught Thanks to Alert Neighbor, Sheriff's Office Reports
BREAKING: Sheriff's officials say the man, 19, was caught after a witness called in a description.
East Palo Alto Man Nabbed in Peninsula Burglary, Sheriff's Office Says
BREAKING: Sheriff's officials say the man, 19, was caught after a witness called in a description.
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