Steven Sandberg

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Name: Steven Sandberg
Date registered: May 4, 2012

Biography

Steven Sandberg joined NewsWatch 12 in September 2009. A native of the Northwest, Steven grew up in Portland and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he received degrees in journalism and broadcasting. His work has been featured on KHQ, SWX, FSN, and Xable.com. At Gonzaga, he was editor of the Gonzaga Bulletin student newspaper and a reporter for the campus TV station, GUTV. In 2009 he was named GUTV’s Reporter of the Year. In his spare time, Steven enjoys basketball, football and tennis, and playing his guitar. He also harbors a massive love for comic books. Steven is happy to be in the Rogue Valley, where he can report on the great people that make up the community. He welcomes any story ideas you may have.

Latest posts

  1. VA to Cut into Veterans Claims Backlog — May 17, 2013
  2. New Bar at Former Shenanigans Site — May 15, 2013
  3. JoCo Crime Victims Share Stories — May 14, 2013
  4. Jackson Co. Libraries in Budget Trouble — May 13, 2013
  5. New Tanning Bill Bans Teens — May 10, 2013

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  1. New Bar at Former Shenanigans Site — 8 comments

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VA to Cut into Veterans Claims Backlog

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Published May 17, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. – With more soldiers returning home from war with new and unique types of injuries, it’s taking longer for veterans to receive disability benefits. Now the Department of Veterans Affairs is mandating overtime hours to cut through the backlog. That backlog has reached an estimated 830,000 veterans nationwide. Locally, Jackson County Veteran Services … Continue reading »

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New Bar at Former Shenanigans Site

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Published May 15, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — The former location of Shenanigans Irish Pub could soon host a new venue, and the new owner says he wants to avoid the legal issues that plagued the former bar. Jeff Rahenkamp, the owner of Phat Kat Tattoo is planning to open a new bar called The Pub” at the former Shenanigans … Continue reading »

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JoCo Crime Victims Share Stories

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Published May 14, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – From burglaries, to assaults, to daylight robberies, victims of crime in Josephine County said they have seen it all in the past year. And Tuesday, they wanted their stories heard. A “Victims Panel” was held Tuesday night at the Grants Pass City Council Chambers, during which people shared their stories of … Continue reading »

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Jackson Co. Libraries in Budget Trouble

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Published May 13, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Widespread budget deficits are affecting county programs and departments across Southern Oregon. The Jackson County Library System could be the latest to feel the cuts. Jackson County Libraries are facing more than a $250,000 budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year. In order to make up for the loss, library officials and … Continue reading »

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New Tanning Bill Bans Teens

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Published May 10, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Tanning beds are now for adults only. Governor Kitzhaber is expected to sign a bill which recently passed in the legislature that would prevent teens from using tanning beds without a doctor’s note. Several local tanning salons say they already warn parents of the risks of letting teenagers use the tanning beds … Continue reading »

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Cycling Brings Tourism Dollars to Oregon

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Published May 9, 2013

ASHLAND, Ore. — A new study says cycling is bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism money to the state of Oregon. “Travel Oregon” announced that recreational cycling accounts for 400 million dollars of Oregon’s tourism industry. The group says people who signed up for single-day rides or for competitions also spent their … Continue reading »

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CASA Helping Across County Lines

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Published May 8, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Court appointed advocates for children are in short supply in Southern Oregon. Now, the CASA offices in Jackson and Josephine counties are combining their efforts to help children in need. Court appointed special advocates help neglected or abused children in the child welfare system, but they have not been immune to the … Continue reading »

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Tree Scarred from Lightning Strike

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Published May 7, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford couple got an up-close encounter with last night’s lightning. Amazingly, no one was hurt and nothing they owned was damaged. The lightning did not strike the house, it struck just a few inches from the house. As you can imagine that the couple is still feeling a little shocked about … Continue reading »

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Ashland Kicks Off Firewise Awareness

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Published May 6, 2013

ASHLAND, Ore. — As the fire danger heats up, the city of Ashland is urging homeowners to keep their neighborhoods safe from wildfires. Ashland Fire has kicked off “Firewise Community Week” in the city. Twelve Ashland neighborhoods have now signed up to become Firewise communities, and pledged to remove flammable vegetation and dry wildfire fuels. … Continue reading »

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Crews Respond to Lightning Fires

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Published May 6, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — This weekend saw dozens of lightning strikes in parts of Southern Oregon and Northern California. Crews have been on the scene here in the Rogue Valley, but some resources are in Lane and Douglas Counties fighting fires there as well. The Oregon Department of Forestry says many of the fires were in … Continue reading »

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