Maria Sestito

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the  desert sun

news writing

feature writing

"seniors" beat 

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Half of Riverside County hospital workers are declining COVID-19 vaccine, official says

 

'Move it or lose it': At 83, she keeps seniors active in Palm Springs and beyond

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La Quinta couple keeps love alive, separated by glass

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Coachella Valley seniors cope with COVID, isolation: ’I’m making do beautifully for my age’

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A Palm Springs man was separated from his sister in 1946. Here's how they finally reconnected in 2020.

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napa valley register

news writing

crime reporting

breaking news

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Taking control: Napa woman with cancer predisposition fights back

 

A look at 2 Napa Police shootings in light of California's new 'deadly force' law

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911 recordings from Napa's October wildfires capture moments of confusion, desperation

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Veterans Home standoff ends tragically, with Pathway Home hostages and gunman dead in Yountville

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Crying in the courtroom: Officer recounts day he found Kayleigh Slusher's body

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Kayleigh murder trial: 'Fatal child abuse and neglect' caused girl's death, says forensic pathologist

jersey girl

selected  columns,

napa valley register

Coming to terms with need

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Mornings never tasted so good

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Ain’t no mountain high enough, except when there is

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An explanation for how sweet I am, of course.

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Happily Ever Afters

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oakland north

news writing

audio production

video production

‘Swap Mama’ sews new life into old clothes

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The Golden State Warriors and Habitat for Humanity team up for affordable housing

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Cabaret benefits Oakland’s ‘unadoptable’ cats

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Mutual Air brings new understanding of air pollution to Oakland

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"International Academy" in Tales of Two Cities Podcast: Spectrums

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An unlikely entrepreneur: The Bay Area teen trying to help foster youth through tech

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BART officials face pushback due to newly proposed security measures

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Protestors rally to stop Oakland coal shipment project

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Follow the money: Updated website makes Oakland election data accessible

the daily news

news writing

breaking news

photography

Onslow Model Railroaders blend patience, imagination, artistry

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Breast cancer survivor recalls journey

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Still hitched: Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage

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A class of her own

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Model’s face appears in health care ad campaign

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