January 1, 2004


Hello all…

With much excitement, I am joining the team at the “Almaden Times Weekly,” taking over for retiring sports editor Karl Laucher. I am very happy to have the opportunity to continue my career with the Times, and look forward to the many exciting and inspirational events that make up the Almaden Valley sports scene.

Raised in Florida, I received my B.A. degree in journalism from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida in December 2002. I was a scholarship softball player and played competitive beach volleyball for five years. I am very passionate about writing, and with my life-long involvement in sports, I find it suitable and rewarding to put the two together.

I moved to California in February of this year to pursue a career in journalism. Living in Palo Alto, I found freelance work with the Palo Alto Daily News, covering local sports, and later with the Palo Alto Weekly. Augmenting my writing efforts, I found part time work in photography, public relations, coaching and waiting tables until I accepted my full-time post with the “Almaden Times Weekly.”

I am as eager to begin my sojourn with the Times as Karl is to pursue his many action-packed adventures. With his willingness to share his wisdom and experience, and my desire to pursue knowledge, I expect the transition to be an enjoyable one.

Since the main component of community sports is the community itself, please do not hesitate to contact me you have anything you’d like to contribute. I can be reached at 494-7000 or via e-mail at miranda@timesmediainc.com.