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  • Albany, CA

Steven began writing for Patch in March 2010, and he is currently a summer editorial intern. He is a student at Columbia University in the City of New York, where he is involved with the student newspaper, the Columbia Daily Spectator.

Steven is also part of the Columbia Mock Trial team, and he is an avid musician.

He is 2011 graduate of California High School in San Ramon. During his time at Cal High, he was the Editor in Chief of <i>The Californian</i>, the student-run newspaper on campus.

In addition to writing, he loves sports, music, and photography.

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Piedmont, CA|News|

Grand Avenue's Piano Man: The Last of an Era

Ron Dibble has played piano at The Alley, a Grand Avenue bar, for more than 50 years. His love of playing American jazz standards and accompanying singers of all levels has made him a local favorite.

Grand Avenue's Piano Man: The Last of an Era
Albany|News|

AT&T Sues Albany Over Council Decision on Cell Tower

The wireless service provider filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the city for prohibiting the company from mounting new cell phone antennas on the rooftop of a San Pablo building.

AT&T Sues Albany Over Council Decision on Cell Tower
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire

Local residents and a Richmond City Councilman called the county's community warning system dysfunctional, while officials in charge of the system say they're investigating the reasons for long delays and other problems in notifying the public.

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire
El Cerrito, CA|News|

Generous Coin Shop Returns Antique Locket "Home"

When the owners of El Cerrito Coin Exchange realized they had a rare gold locket engraved in 1836 with two locks of hair inside, they didn't sell it or melt it down. They traced it to a town of 1,429 souls in Illinois and delivered it in person.

Generous Coin Shop Returns Antique Locket "Home"
San Ramon, CA|News|

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire

Local residents and a Richmond City Councilman called the county's community warning system dysfunctional, while officials in charge of the system say they're investigating the reasons for long delays and other problems in notifying the public.

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire
Lamorinda, CA|News|

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire

Local residents and a Richmond City Councilman called the county's community warning system dysfunctional, while officials in charge of the system say they're investigating the reasons for long delays and other problems in notifying the public.

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire
Concord, CA|News|

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire

Local residents and a Richmond City Councilman called the county's community warning system dysfunctional, while officials in charge of the system say they're investigating the reasons for long delays and other problems in notifying the public.

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire
Danville, CA|News|

Angry Crowd Voices Outrage at Chevron, County

At Tuesday's noisy and often unruly town hall meeting, Chevron's apologies and promise of reparations did little to assuage public distress over Monday night's refinery fire that spewed a large plume over the community.

Angry Crowd Voices Outrage at Chevron, County
San Ramon, CA|News|

Angry Crowd Voices Outrage at Chevron, County

At Tuesday's noisy and often unruly town hall meeting, Chevron's apologies and promise of reparations did little to assuage public distress over Monday night's refinery fire that spewed a large plume over the community.

Angry Crowd Voices Outrage at Chevron, County
El Cerrito, CA|News|

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire

Local residents and a Richmond City Councilman called the county's community warning system dysfunctional, while officials in charge of the system say they're investigating the reasons for long delays and other problems in notifying the public.

Public Warning System Criticized After Chevron Fire
El Cerrito, CA|News|

Angry Crowd Voices Outrage at Chevron, County

At Tuesday's noisy and often unruly town hall meeting, Chevron's apologies and promise of reparations did little to assuage public distress over Monday night's refinery fire that spewed a large plume over the community.

Angry Crowd Voices Outrage at Chevron, County