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Phoebe Barghouty

Phoebe Barghouty

Phoebe earned her BA from the University of Michigan in Communications and Sustainability, with special focus in conflict journalism. As an undergrad, she interned and wrote for Forbes Middle East in Dubai, and the Environmental Defense Fund in Washington, DC. She is pursuing a career in conflict reporting, with a specific passion for long-form visual storytelling focusing on human rights and environmental issues in the Middle East.

Culture, News, Politics, Special ReportsApril 30, 2015

‘Stateside’ – The voices of Silicon Valley’s homeless veterans

By Phoebe Barghouty

“Stateside” is a video series that aspires to give viewers a brief and intimate look into the battles that didn’t end when service did.

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BusinessApril 24, 2015

TechRaking conference explores drones as media tools

By Phoebe Barghouty

Engineers, journalists and drone enthusiasts gathered in Berkeley, Calif., April 22 to explore how drones can be used in journalism.

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Data Hub, EnvironmentApril 16, 2015

‘Critically endangered’ California condor still faces lead threat

By Phoebe Barghouty

This winter, scientists were surprised by the sighting of an untagged young fledgling. While it was a small victory for the species, recovery for the condor is a slow process.

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BusinessApril 8, 2015

TiVo makes moves with Frontier and Aereo deals — but is it enough?

By Phoebe Barghouty

Growing competition with television streaming services is pushing TiVo to make big moves.

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Business, HealthMarch 30, 2015

The journey of FDA approval for a Silicon Valley product

By Phoebe Barghouty

Applying for FDA approval is similar to applying for a job. You fill out an application and cross your fingers. We explore the process via AcelRx Pharmaceuticals’ hand-held, pain management Zalviso product.

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Business, CultureJanuary 29, 2015

‘KitchenTown’ food startup incubator is launchpad for new businesses

By Phoebe Barghouty

Since the fall, small-batch producers have applied to use KitchenTown’s industrial, cooperative kitchen to make its products and get businesses off the ground.

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Culture, EnvironmentJanuary 20, 2015

Hens get second chance at Milpitas adoption event

By Phoebe Barghouty

Local animal groups teamed up this month to give young hens from a “battery” egg farm a second chance.

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Business, CultureJanuary 15, 2015

Recreational drone industry taking off

By Phoebe Barghouty

From Friday night fights to aerial photography, recreational unmanned aerial vehicles are being used more and more for recreation.

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CultureDecember 6, 2014

Menlo Park gathers for holiday tree-lighting ceremony

By Phoebe Barghouty

Menlo Park residents gathered Dec. 5 in Fremont Park for the town’s tree-lighting ceremony.

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CrimeOctober 23, 2014

‘Private security patrols’ a no-go as San Jose City Council rejects safety grant program

By Phoebe Barghouty

Despite a depleted police force and rising crime, the council rejected Councilman Ash Kalra’s recommendation to provide neighborhoods with funds to hire private security personnel and deploy other safety measures.

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