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Staff Directory

Picture of <b>Wes Harlan</b><br>Politics and Policy Editor

Wes Harlan
Politics and Policy Editor

Known for showing up early, staying late, and filing clean copy five minutes before deadline, Wes has built a reputation as the guy who actually reads the bill before writing about it.

Picture of <b>Dean Maddox</b><br>Crime and Public Safety Reporter

Dean Maddox
Crime and Public Safety Reporter

Knows every badge, beat, and scandal in town. Writes like a detective, drinks like a suspect. When the truth gets messy, Dean gets to work.

Picture of <b>Colton McAllister</b><br>State Politics Reporter

Colton McAllister
State Politics Reporter

Born in Placerville and raised on hayfields and talk radio, Colton brings a sharp eye to current events and a deep respect for tradition.

Picture of <b>Emma Spencer</b><br>Science and Technology Reporter

Emma Spencer
Science and Technology Reporter

Grounded in faith, sharp in mind. Emma covers science, tech, and bioethics—digging into AI, genetics, and the choices shaping our future.

Picture of <b>Reagan Steele</b><br>Business and Economic Policy Reporter

Reagan Steele
Business and Economic Policy Reporter

Reagan Steele covers financial markets, housing, and local business trends. He smokes too much, sleeps too little, and refuses to speculate.

Picture of <b>Lena Vasquez</b><br>Community Features and Culture Editor

Lena Vasquez
Community Features and Culture Editor

Lena’s where the story starts—before the hashtags, before the headlines. Street fairs, protests, hole-in-the-wall bars, and the rhythm of the city’s real soul.

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