I learned of the late author Ken Kesey's ties to San Juan Capistrano and explored them through this article, anchored by an in-person interview with Ken Babbs in Eugene, Ore.
The mysterious Portola Riders are one of Southern California's most exclusive - and elusive - clubs, and I wrote the definitive article on them using my extensive contacts in San Juan Capistrano and beyond.
A phone call from a public relations manager at an elderly care home led to an unforgettable interview with a man whose incredible story I had the honor of telling in a front-page article.
The death of a teenager in the Spokane River prompted an unprecedented criminal charge and led to a heartwrenching interview with his family that translated into this piece.
After complaints from residents in San Juan Capistrano led to a lawsuit that became statewide news, I told the story of how it began and evolved.
