<div>Over the past few months, I’ve been on the ground across Monterey County covering breaking news, public safety, community stories, and the moments people want answers on. I’ve done it independently, driving to scenes, filming, editing, verifying, and reporting directly to the community. My work has connected with thousands of people, and I’ve grown my Instagram to over 16,000 and my TikTok to over 20,000 followers in just a few months. I started because of my passion for a new style of news: the raw facts, delivered fast, with no bias, just the facts. I also believe in full transparency in my content.
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<div>A truly meaningful moment for me was realizing I could potentially help with missing children cases by making them more public and broadcasting them to my followers. Knowing that my reporting could possibly make a real difference in urgent situations has been incredibly motivating. This work is about more than just news, it’s about helping the community when it matters most.
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<div>Independent reporting takes real resources. Gas, equipment, mobile internet, vehicle maintenance, public records requests, and emergency gear all add up. If this work is going to keep growing, I need help building the foundation around it. Funds raised will help me upgrade my vehicle, improve my reporting style, and get better equipment so I can reach stories as they unfold, not after. I also want to introduce more in-depth reporting and investigations to better serve Monterey County.
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<div>If you’ve watched these reports, shared them, sent in tips, or felt like this kind of coverage matters, this is one way to help keep it going. Every contribution helps support the work behind the camera, the driving, the gear, the time, and the ability to show up when stories are unfolding. My goal is simple: build something independent, local, and truly community-focused. Thank you for supporting independent reporting in Monterey County.
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