Sarah de Crescenzo, Patch Staff
- Lake Forest, CA
Before becoming editor of Lake Forest Patch, Sarah de Crescenzo worked as a general assignment reporter at the<i> Daily Republic</i> in Northern California and the<i> Porterville Recorder</i> in California's Central Valley. Both newspapers were traditional media outlets, so much so that they had their own printing presses.
Now, Sarah's back in Southern California, where she first caught the journalism bug. At UC San Diego, she wrote about campus goings-on for the college paper, the Guardian<i>. </i>She also interned at a San Diego business magazine, and Elsevier, an international publishing company. Both of those experiences helped her confirm that her passion lies in daily news reporting.
When she's not chasing down stories, you can find Sarah with her nose buried in a book, thrift shopping for oddities or checking out the local sushi joints.
<b>My Beliefs</b><br><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 because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for us to inject our beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: We hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will cause us to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.</i><br><br><b>Politics</b>
I believe our government should care for taxpayers' money in the same way that we would if it remained in our pockets: carefully, but with an eye to to the less fortunate.
<b>Religion</b>
I'm not a practicing member of any faith but I am always interested in learning more about people's beliefs. <br><br><b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
<i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?</i>
At the moment, the community is fired up about the way the school board is dealing with its deficit. It's also watching how Gov. Jerry Brown's budget proposals could influence local politics and city governance.
<i>Where do you stand on each of these issues?</i>
I'm thrilled that Lake Forest residents are making their voices heard on these and other issues. I'm here to provide a platform for discussion, bolstered by timely and accurately reported facts.
Posting Activity
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Local Service Group Collects Shoes for Sandy Sufferers
Rainbow Girls partner with Soles4Souls to support those in need due to disaster or abject poverty.
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Farmers Market Transforms Thursday to Holiday Boutique
Foothill Ranch Farmers Market is extending its hours Thursday for its first themed event.
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3 Saddleback Valley Unified Incumbents Re-Elected
Aitkens, Sedgwick and Swartz defeat lone challenger Carraway.
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Election Results: Lake Forest City Council
Voting totals for the Lake Forest City Council election.
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Founding Councilwoman Ousted By GOP-Backed Candidates
A five-term incumbent is unseated by two challengers who campaigned as pro-business Republicans for seats on the Lake Forest City Council.
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Lake Forest Voters 'Anxious' For Election Results
Voters cast ballots in presidential, congressional, state and local races Tuesday in Lake Forest.
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Photos: I Voted Today—Did You?
If you went to the polls Tuesday, share a photo of your 'I Voted' sticker on Patch.
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Tuesday's Food Truck Lineup
Mobile eateries serve lunch outside of Panasonic Avionics in Lake Forest.
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Rudolph Attack Mailer Inaccurate
An election hit piece should've checked its dates before publishing, writes Matthew Stern.
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Alleged Gun-Wielding Craigslist Scammer Arrested
Lake Forest man Jacob Michael Shablo, 22, is taken into custody on $100,000 bail on suspicion of armed robbery.
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Council Will Convene Election Night
Short agenda for the regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting that coincides with Election Day.
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Panasonic Exec Headlines City's Business Luncheon
One of Lake Forest's top-producing companies shares its success story at an invite-only event.
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GOP Takes Aim at 2 of Its Own in Lake Forest Race
Orange County's Republican Party spends thousands to influence the City Council vote.
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El Toro-Mission Viejo Football is Cox Game of the Week
Cox3 will replay the South Coast League title match for television viewers.
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Power Restored at Lake Forest Drive Shopping Center
Electricity goes out overnight to stores at Lake Forest Drive and Trabuco Road for planned equipment repairs.
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Football: El Toro Versus Mission Viejo May Sell Out
Buy tickets ahead of time at El Toro High School to ensure a seat at the Friday evening game.
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Leftover Candy? Dentist Will Buy It, Donate to Soldiers
ProSmile Dentistry in Foothill Ranch partners with Operation Gratitude to send unopened Halloween candy to overseas troops.
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Saddleback Church to Host Halloween Block Party
'Blocktober' is an annual family-friendly Halloween event that attracts thousands.
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Local Business Raises $3,500 For Breast Cancer Nonprofit
The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest held its third annual fundraiser in support of Southern California breast cancer patients.