Jennifer Squires, Patch Staff
- Watsonville, CA
Jennifer Squires has lived in Santa Cruz County for more than seven years. An Oregon native, she studied journalism, Spanish and ethics at Southern Oregon University. She's worked for several small, community newspapers and also was editor of the SOU weekly newspaper for two years. Most recently, she was the crime reporter at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Along the way, she's won awards for reporting on schools, wildfires and a grisly tale about the beheading of an Abraham Lincoln statue in a city park.
My Beliefs
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 you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you 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.
Politics
I am my father's daughter and, therefore, a registered Democrat. But I respect a wide range of views and hope that our elected leaders can find a balance between what's best for personal liberty, living-wage jobs and environmental sustainability.
Religion
I was baptized in an Episcopal church before I could walk but don't consider myself religious.
Posting Activity
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
SLV Couple Tries to Grow Farmstand with Kickstarter Campaign
Cecilia's Gardens is raising funds to increase its line of pickled and preserved produce.
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
SLV Couple Tries to Grow Farmstand with Kickstarter Campaign
Cecilia's Gardens is raising funds to increase its line of pickled and preserved produce.
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Mill Valley Farmstand Tries to Grow with Kickstarter Campaign
Cecilia's Gardens is raising funds to increase its line of pickled and preserved produce.
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Halloween-Spirited Sidewalk Sale, Silent Auction on Tap
The event is the evening of Oct. 26 behind Kings Village Shopping Center.
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
5 Watsonville Teens Arrested for Killing Santa Cruz Boy, 12
Tensions between rival gangs sparked the deadly violence in August 2012.
Watsonville|News|
5 Watsonville Teens Arrested for Killing Santa Cruz Boy, 12
Tensions between rival gangs sparked the deadly violence in August 2012.
Gilroy, CA|News|
Salinas Man Killed in High-Speed Car Wreck
The crash happened early Sunday near San Ysidro Park; the man was not wearing a seat belt.
Watsonville|News|
Onward! Editor Jennifer Squires Leaves Patch
Company cutbacks mean changes for Watsonville Patch.
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
County Offers Free Flu Shots For Adults
There will be two opportunities to get a flu shot: one in Capitola and one in Watsonville.
Watsonville|News|
County Offers Free Flu Shots For Adults
There will be two opportunities to get a flu shot: one in Capitola and one in Watsonville.
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
County Offers Free Flu Shots For Adults
There will be two opportunities to get a flu shot: one in Capitola and one in Watsonville.
Watsonville|News|
Former Watsonville City Councilman Responds to City Staff
Emilio Martinez has some thoughts for Watsonville Economic Development Director Kurt Overmeyer changes downtown.
Gilroy, CA|News|
Two Arrested After Flinging Gun From Car
Morgan Hill police made the arrests Thursday.
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
This Week In Scotts Valley ...
Kids' extracurricular programs have informational meetings, the city council meets and there's murder mystery theater this weekend.
Watsonville|News|
Celebrate Harvest at the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
This family friendly farm event will feature apple picking, pumpkin decorating, a pie contest, face painting, tractor rides, apple cider pressing, a hay bale fort and The Banana Slug String Band.