Dusty Stiggers
CEO & Co-Founder
Dusty Stiggers
I’ve been a part of the TV community here in Long Beach for a little over 10 years. Some of my experiences varies as on camera talent, story producer, and video editor at Renaissance High and Long Beach City College. I became a PADNET member because I wanted to further my love of television production and broadcast news.
I like the low costs and resources made available to members. The resources, such as: cameras, studio, editing booths, gives me the opportunity to expand myself to do more community involved events. PADNET allows a networking opportunity with others that are interested in video production. We are able to contact one another for crew projects, which also gives us the opportunity to have an insight on another’s perspective video style. And it also bridges the industry and community together such as: the crew members talent, local businesses, community events, politicians and community leaders as well as the performing arts in the City of Long Beach.
I feel that PADNET is important to me and the community because it allows community members the opportunity to be creative with visual expressions. Some people may have never had the time and/or opportunity to attend school to learn proper video production. Others may have industry experience and may need to freshen or sharpen their skills, and make use of the resources that are available to all PADNET members.Everything I’ve learned from both school and my 10 years of being active in this field, I am able to apply all my skills into being a producer. As the producer, I get the opportunity to see the production all the way through. I am forever excited working one on one with individuals I get to mentor (ranging from kids to adults) that are eager to learn journalistic productions. Some of my interns has gone beyond practicing to booking projects. When I see those whose hands I’ve taken actually working in the industry, my hearts smiles in knowing I’ve done something for my community...
To get in contact with Dusty please email: ogdustdogg@yahoo.com
Jeremiah Rosborough
Co-Founder
Jeremiah Rosborough
Jeremiah Rosborough’s history of teaching comes from a As a young adult, initially took ROP video production courses at Renaissance High School with Mr. Richard Hildenberg who mentored Jeremiah to Landed a Job In Hollywood as a Production Assistant for www.honeyshed.com which jeremiah discovered his passion for video production
Gaining real-world experience, Jeremiah built on his studies by working with people Such as Zaytoven,Getloadedtv,AD just to name a few on music/radio Promotions, Liaison between producers to dj’s also involved in music scoring for an independent films. Jeremiah’s experience ranges from being on set with Black Hollywood stars Jason Weaver, Rockman Dunbar and Jennifer Freeman, to being in the city of Compton at a underground artist video shoot. Jeremiah was enrolled in the radio and television program at Long Beach City College from 2009 to 2013 with an Emmy Award-winning instructor, Robert Hersh. As a camera operator, audio engineer and audio mixer Jeremiah learned the value of how strong audio is necessary for strong video. He furthered his production skills in Final Cut Pro, Audacity audio editing software
Jeremiah volunteered with the college’s Ambassadors Program by teaching video production techniques to 4th graders from Long Beach elementary schools Went to the Journalism Department with a few friends from the radio/television department with there knowledge flourished in the department Bringing his video production skills and knowledge to the Viking newspaper he produced the journalism department’s first High-Definition video about tracing African American ancestry. As part of his work-study program he chooses to production assist for the California Edition on the California Channel with Brad Pomerance also “Straight Talk with Art Levine
To get in contact with Jeremiah please email: Jrosborough3@gmail.com
Jae Jones
Reporter
Jae Jones
Jae Jones is a Loyal community reporter in Southern California. Jones is best known for her segments Reporting for Long Beach In Your City News. While accepting the title of Miss California for the Americas Classic Miss Pageant System in 2017, Jae has also become the host of the Co-Operative Connection and has sponsored The Long Beach Grocery Co-Op. After completing Real Estate School in 2016 Jones became the CEO of The Nia Chikeleu Brand and also founded Lemonade News.
Jae has an entrepreneurial spirit and when she isn't clutching a mic, you can find her researching Real Estate Properties, looking for new investment opportunities and fun Stories to cover or having a hand in a various projects with friends.
To get in contact with Jae please email: jaejones.reporting@gmail.com
Charrice White
Photojournalist
Charrice White
Charrice White is a photojournalist began work as a photographers in early 2003, specializing in Contemporary Lifestyles. In 2008, Charrice earned a Associates Degree from Fremont College and continues to fight for Human Rights during the beginning of th 21st century; working closely with Equality, Justice, and Community aka NCCJ.
I believe if one person is oppressed, we are all oppressed and photography is a weapon to fight against injustice and misconceptions about culture.
To get in contact with Charrice please email: charriceinyourcity.news32@gmail.com
Jay Fisher
Reporter
Jay Fisher
I'd love to parlay what I feel is a solid voice and friendly, easy going personality, into what I hope will be a dependable income into my retirement years. Born and raised in Torrance, CA. Interviewer, host and voice talent for In Your City News.
Play by play and color commentator responsibilities for North Torrance High school from 1975-1978. Covered high school as well as Junior college baseball and football for Road runner sports in Whittier in 1985 and 1986. The same for South Bay sports programming on Paragon Cable from 1987-1989. Sportscasting, voice overs and recording books on tape for recording for the blind and dyslexic are parts of my background.
Anchor 1st annual Filipino festival in Long Beach, on In Your City News programming. Anchor, 6th annual Uptown Jazz festival. Various voice over and interviews for Long Beach In Your City News and DaVillag programming. Received certificate of recognition from the City of Long Beach for the coverage of the Filipino festival. Recorded books on tape for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Learning Ally from 2008 through 2011.
Jacob Rosborough
Journalist
Jacob Rosborough
Jacob Rosborough is a community organizer ,planner and activist. A gifted Photographer Videographer and Social Commentator, involved with many organizations in Long Beach and around the country. Mr Rosborough has been part of In Your City News For 5 Years Covering organizing promoting or participating and Training Individuals for events.
His many contributions live up to the In your City Motto " Team Work make The Dream Work
Jenilee Arnaldo
Reporter
Jenilee Arnaldo
Jenilee Arnaldo has been part of the Long Beach In Your City News (LBIYCN) crew since 2017. Jenilee was first introduced to the T.V. community by her former Neighborhood Leadership classmate, Dusty Stiggers, who is the founder of the LBIYCN team. She had no idea what to expect, but after training with a few off her experienced colleagues and reporting a total of eight local community events in the city of L.B., she enjoyed the role of sharing the positive stories to the public.
In 2017, she reported the 6th Annual Jazz Festival at Houghton Park, NLP Class of 2017's e-waste community event, and 3rd annual Shoot your Heart Out basketball tournament for the Love Beyond Limits non-profit organization. Jenilee continued to share community stories in 2018 as she covered the Senior Citizens' Valentine's Luncheon at the Salvation Army L.B. Corps, Kiwanis Kids and Cops at the Washington Middle School, Justice for Murdered Children tree planting event, promoted the 1st Annual L.B. Filipino Festival, and AOC7's 6th annual literacy fair. Jenilee developed a spark off interest and a hidden talent as their anchor, and is continuing to help the LBIYCN group by continuing to enhance her skills by being a member of the L.B. Toastmasters, learning how to film and produce and help them develop their first awards ceremony in November.
To get in contact with Jenilee please email: Jarnaldo14@gmail.com
Vith Rattana Ing
Photojournalist
Vith Rattana Ing
Vith Rattana Ing, known as Vick by his friends, was interested in L.B. In Your City News when he signed up to do his first story. His first assignment was to cover “First 5 LA Central Long Beach”, a story about community leader Juanita Wilson, aka Mama J. The First 5 LA Central Long Beach program is an initiative that advocates for children from prenatal to age five. This program helps the children get resources they need to support their development. During this time, Vith realized that his community needed their voices to be heard. He was amazed at how everyone lined up to be interviewed. Many attendees were very interested in being filmed and some of them even talked to him for quite a long time.
Vith is the oldest out of the six siblings. His family relocated from Cambodia to the United States in September 1985 after taking refuge in the refugee camp at Thailand border. In 1975, the year he was born, Cambodia went through a civil war known as the killing field. In 1975 the Pol Pot regime wanted the country to start from year zero. They killed great numbers of educated people and put many through harsh, back-breaking labor. They killed over two million Khmer citizens.
In 1980 he was living in the refugee camp. Due to exposure to contaminated water, he contracted a Tuberculosis-like disease called Pott’s Disease. It damaged his spinal cord at the T-4 incomplete. He can’t walk, but he can feel his legs from his waist down and was wheelchair-bound since the age of five. He was the first in his family to graduated Long Beach Jordan high school and completed his education at Long Beach City College, and California State Long Beach.
In 1990, he was involved in building a sports team for Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center in the City of Downey. He played wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair football, and wheelchair hockey. He retired in 2003 yet he gives back by being a mentor for the Rancho youth sports program. Team sports have helped him learn that “teamwork makes the dream work.”
Vith comes from a family of teachers. His father is a teacher, and all his sisters are also educators. He enjoys coaching and teaching. In his spare time, he likes reading, photography, and watching Korean movies and documentaries.
Vith loves self-growth. He still continues to become a leader. In August of 2018, he graduated from The Long Beach Neighborhood Leadership Program, which is a city program for Long Beach residents to promote involvement in their communities through various projects. He is very active and his daily projects keep him motivated. His friends even say, “He is always on the go. It fits his motto. He always says, ‘Life is what you make it.’
To get in contact with Vith please email: ingking32@yahoo.com
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Joseph White
IT Consultant
Joseph White
Joseph White is the IT Consultant for the In Your City News organization, focusing on web design and social media integration. His professional focus is on business solutions using software as a service for start-up and grassroots organizations.
Joseph graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Systems Management with a Minor in Business. After graduation, he worked 13 years as a Senior IT Supervisor for the IT Academic Services Department at Texas A&M University. During this time he also received an Associate’s in Computer Information Technology from Blinn College.
Moving back to his home town Austin, TX, Joseph has participated in civic hackathons and was a 2017 Project Winner at the 5th annual ATX Hack for Change event. Motivated by the spirit of community, Joseph actively explores new opportunities to make a positive impact on his community.
To get in contact with Joseph please email: joewhite3000@gmail.com
Luce Williz
Photojournalist
Luce Williz
I moved to California at the tail end of the Summer of 2018 and became involved with In Your City News because I needed direction, being new to the area. I'm currently an executive editors and videographer for In your City News and I've enjoyed building and growing with the In Your City News family. It has been an honor and a blessing to bring my skills to the table.
My background is in music and art, as a hip-hop producer/emcee and as a graffiti writer. In 1997, I opened up for Wu Tang Clan and continued rocking the mic from 2001-2015, opening for acts like Jeru Da Damaja, Artifacts, The God Skwadd, Thirstin Howl III, Punchline and Wordsworth, and Nas. Ive been featured on countless radio and web radio stations international. Professionally go by Luce Williz, but I'm better known under my stagename "MUGSHOTONE".
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To get in contact with Luce please email: lucewilliz@gmail.com
April Sierra
Reporter
April Sierra
I has been actively involved with LB: In Your City News for over 5 years as a reporter, manager and director; spreading positive news within the Long Beach community. I've covered numerous events, such as the Inaugural LB Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and many Love Beyond Limits community events. I would consider Long Beach to be like my backyard and love this city's great history.
Those who have worked with me would say that its always a fun experience when I'm around. I consider myself a strong team player and I work hard, independently or with a team. I've enjoyed volunteering for the Love Beyond Limits non-profit organization, serving as a mentor for the young children. I'm dedicated be a great community role model for all citizens of LB and I strive to be an outstanding community leader.
To get in contact with April please email: aprild.sierra@gmail.com