Jessica Mullins, Patch Staff
- San Rafael, CA
I’m an award-winning journalist who was born and raised in Boise, Idaho (yep, I’m a city girl in Idaho terms). I earned my bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.
For nearly four years I was an editor at Marinscope Newspapers. I spent most of my time as editor of the Sausalito Marin Scope, writing about everything from adorable stranded sea lions to visiting mega yachts to the Sausalito City Council’s contentious local politics.
I have earned top journalism honors from the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA), Idaho Press Club and National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Most recently I earned first place awards for coverage of local government and coverage of youth, as well as an award for environmental reporting, from the CNPA.
If I’m not working, you may find me …
Dancing. I did ballet for more than 14 years but recently became obsessed with recreational dance classes in samba, afro-Brazilian and Latin dance. I was a regular at Roco Dance in Fairfax, but I’m taking a hiatus from dance to recover from an injury. I’m hoping to be back on the dance floor this summer.
Hiking. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to be inside on a sunny weekend. Marin’s hiking options are endless – what an incredible place to live!
Traveling. I spent a semester in Spain in 2007 and haven’t gotten rid of the travel bug since. I’ve been to 22 countries, but now I only cross oceans once or twice a year. I do, however, enjoy taking lots of weekend trips within the West Coast.
Eating tapas. Living in the Bay Area has made me extra obsessed with food. Tapas are my favorite, but I’m looking forward to trying lots of San Anselmo and Fairfax restaurants.
Posting Activity
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Streets Team Member: ‘You Just Gotta Give Them a Chance’
Michael Angelo Villagomez has been keeping himself busy by working side by side with some of San Rafael’s homeless.
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Searchers Find Missing Woman with Alzheimer’s in San Rafael Field
The woman had become tired and decided to lie down in the field.
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Searchers Find Missing Woman with Alzheimer’s in San Rafael Field
The woman had become tired and decided to lie down in the field.
San Rafael|News|
Searchers Find Missing Woman with Alzheimer’s in San Rafael Field
The woman had become tired and decided to lie down in the field.
San Rafael|News|
San Rafael Police Receives Grant for DUI Checkpoints
State monies will fund more DUI checkpoints, patrols in Marin.
San Rafael|News|
Car Crashes into San Rafael Café
The two passengers in the vehicle were injured and transported to the hospital.
San Rafael|News|
Farewell From Editor Jessica Mullins
I’ve loved getting to know Fairfax, San Anselmo and San Rafael and you still might see me around town.
San Rafael|News|
March Against Monsanto, Celebrate Brews at Biketoberfest or Join Marin Pride Football Try-Outs
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events the editor picked from our events calendar.
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
March Against Monsanto, Celebrate Brews at Biketoberfest or Support the Log Cabin
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events the editor picked from our events calendar.
San Rafael|News|
Streets Team Member: ‘You Just Gotta Give Them a Chance’
Michael Angelo Villagomez has been keeping himself busy by working side by side with some of San Rafael’s homeless.
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Bobcat Kitten Caught on Film in Marin
The little kitten "meows" right at the camera as it looks around.
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Bobcat Kitten Caught on Film in Marin
The little kitten "meows" right at the camera as it looks around.
San Rafael|News|
Bobcat Kitten Caught on Film in Marin
The little kitten "meows" right at the camera as it looks around.
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Target Opening Ceremony Wows Crowd with Acrobats, Aerialists
Marin’s second Target store, which was years in the making and faced staunch opposition by some community members, will officially be open to the public on Wednesday.
San Rafael|News|
Target Opening Ceremony Wows Crowd with Acrobats, Aerialists
Marin’s second Target store, which was years in the making and faced staunch opposition by some community members, will officially be open to the public on Wednesday.
Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Marin Author Launches Northern California Treasure Hunt
Connor Pritchard, a San Rafael resident and co-creator of Comedy Central sitcom "Workaholics," has a new illustrated novel that unlocks clues to treasure he has hidden in the Bay Area. Participants could win a $5,000 grand prize.
San Anselmo-Fairfax, CA|News|
Marin Author Launches Northern California Treasure Hunt
Connor Pritchard, a San Rafael resident and co-creator of Comedy Central sitcom "Workaholics," has a new illustrated novel that unlocks clues to treasure he has hidden in the Bay Area. Participants could win a $5,000 grand prize.
San Rafael|News|
San Rafael Author Launches Northern California Treasure Hunt
Connor Pritchard, a San Rafael resident and co-creator of Comedy Central sitcom "Workaholics," has a new illustrated novel that unlocks clues to treasure he has hidden in the Bay Area. Participants could win a $5,000 grand prize.
San Rafael|News|
Streets Team Member: I Can’t Get a Job Till I Find a Place to Live
In a video interview, Lovely Nakooka talks about how cleaning up downtown San Rafael has restored her hope and helped her get motivated to find stable housing and a job.