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. 40% of HS Grads Not Going To College — June 18, 2013
  2. Tourism Season Begins in Southern Oregon — June 14, 2013
  3. Works Begins at Cherry Creek Site — June 13, 2013
  4. Local Fire Crews Sent to Colo. Wildfire — June 13, 2013
  5. Schools Begin Summer Lunch Programs — June 11, 2013

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The Cost of School Security

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Published June 4, 2013

SHADY COVE, Ore. — As the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office installs a new, high-tech security system into Shady Cove School, the district is trying to find ways to get that expensive system installed in the rest of its schools. As reported on Monday, the sheriff’s office installed the security measures into Shady Cove School, and … Continue reading »

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Security After Sandy Hook, Part One

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Published June 2, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — In the months since the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., schools across the country have taken steps to increase school security. But some schools say it’s still difficult adapting their campuses to new types of threats. Some are finding new methods to protect their students. “We’ve done an … Continue reading »

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Cave Junction Post Office Burns

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Published May 31, 2013

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. —  An early morning fire destroyed the Cave Junction Post office Thursday, leaving residents worried about mail, and postal officials scrambling to find a solution. Illinois Valley Fire officials said the fire began just before 2 a.m., near the back side of the building. Multiple units came on scene, but by the … Continue reading »

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EPHS Students Awarded Ford Scholarship

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Published May 29, 2013

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Three students are becoming the first members of their families to go to college. Manny Fletes, Justus Breshears, and Orlando Delacruz were each awarded the Ford Scholarship, which helps pay 90 percent tuition for four years. The Eagle Point High School Seniors learned about the honor this week. “It’s a great … Continue reading »

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Grants Pass Police Seeks Volunteers

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Published May 28, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass police are now giving people the chance to help officers as a volunteer. The Department of Public Safety announced it is accepting applications for its auxiliary program. Auxiliary officers perform support services that may include foot and park patrol, traffic control, vacation house checks and special events. All volunteers … Continue reading »

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Private Security Sees Increase in JoCo

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Published May 28, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – With budget cuts forcing reductions to public safety in Josephine County, private security companies have found themselves facing new and dangerous situations. The owners of Concierge Home and Business Watch said they have received doubles the amount of calls for service in year since Josephine County voters rejected the 2012 public … Continue reading »

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Kerissa & Vanessa D’Arpino: Amateur AotW

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Published May 23, 2013

MERLIN, Ore. — The top two girls runners in the state will face off in this weekend’s state championship. Chris Leone take a closer look at the twin driving force behind North Valley’s state title hopes.

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Josephine County Rejects Levy

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Published May 22, 2013

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Once again, voters in Josephine County turn down a public safety levy that would have increased property taxes to help fund the sheriff’s office and jail. Another public safety levy and another failure in Josephine County. Now the question is, what it means for the future of the sheriff’s office, the … Continue reading »

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Medford School Board Elections

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Published May 21, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Candidates were vying for three positions on the Medford School Board for the Special Election. Initial results show Larry Nicholson leading for Position 1, and incumbents Jeff Thomas and Tricia Prendergast leading for Positions 2 and 3. Medford’s superintendent, Phil Long, says the elections show the community is still invested in the … Continue reading »

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Ballot Turn-out Low This Election

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Published May 21, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. — Voters only have a few hours left to drop off their ballots and cast their votes on items ranging from public safety levies to school board races. So far, elections officials say the turnout has been low, and they say they are not surprised. Jackson County elections officials say it’s a drastic … Continue reading »

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