Rachel Stern, Patch Staff
- Gilroy, CA
As the associate local editor for the Silicon Valley region of Patch, I am enthusiastic about covering and editing content for an undoubtedly diverse area: 11 cities stretching from Mountain View to Watsonville. A Bay Area native and Columbia Journalism School graduate, I have reported largely for online and print outlets in the South Bay, San Francisco, and New York City.
An avid world traveler and international news junkie, I have also covered stories in locales such as Buenos Aires and Helsinki, Finland. I was a Fulbright travel grantee in Berlin and Hamburg, Germany in 2011 and a journalism fellow in Finland through the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2010.
I have covered everything from local start-ups to deaf rappers who perform through sign language.
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Posting Activity
South San Francisco, CA|News|
Daly City Dryer Ignites One-Alarm Fire in Garage
Three residents were able to get out of the house before firefighters arrived Friday morning.
Milpitas, CA|News|
Milpitas High Students Start Library in Africa Through Book Drive
The Milpitas High Book Club raised 1,500 books to create a library in Ghana at a school where one previously didn't exist.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Jackie Speier Aims to Buyback Even More Guns
The congresswoman will host a gun buyback event this Saturday in San Mateo County. Participants will receive $100 for handguns, shotguns and rifles, and up to $200 assault weapons.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Local Chipotles Add Vegetarian Options
The new Sofritas tofu menu item has been tested in SF and Millbrae and now is moving to the rest of the northern California.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Burlingame Police Blotter: Two Vehicles Stolen
Select Burlingame Police Blotter items from Thurs., April 4 to Tues., April 9.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Virgin America Ranked Number One Airline in U.S.
A university study deemed in the top airlines due to several factors including on-time arrivals and mishandled bags.
South San Francisco, CA|News|
Graduation Rates Increase at South San Francisco Unified
More students are graduating locally. Dropout rates are also decreasing.
South San Francisco, CA|News|
Last-Minute Tips for California Taxpayers
With just a week left, the Franchise Tax Board offers some time-savers and money savers. One thing to remember: Everyone gets an automatic extension until Oct. 15 if you can't file on time, but you still have to pay what you owe.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Burlingame Offers Once-a-Year Class For Local Homeowners/Builders
The workshop, held April 27, covers the pros and cons of being an residential building in Burlingame.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Burlingame Avenue Gets $16 Million Facelift
The Burlingame Avenue Improvement Project includes widening sidewalks from 10 to 16 feet, planting new trees, and installing streetlights with hanging flower baskets.
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Burlingame iPhone Thief Pleads Not Guilty; Awaits Trial
Anthony Simat, 26, was arrested last week for a string of iPad and iPhone thefts from offices in Burlingame, SSF and Daly City.
San Carlos, CA|News|
Photos: Peninsula Museum of Art Finds a New Home
Long situated in Belmont, the museum expanded March 16 into a new space in Burlingame.
Belmont, CA|News|
Photos: Peninsula Museum of Art Finds a New Home
Long situated in Belmont, the museum expanded March 16 into a new space in Burlingame.