Tillie Fong

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I was born in Sacramento, Calif., and graduated from Pitzer College in Claremont, Calif., with a joint degree in political and women's studies. I studied journalism at the University of California, Berkeley for two years, with a minor in Asian studies. I've interned at the Center for Investigative Reporting in San Francisco, the Sacramento Bee and the Los Angeles Times (capitol bureau in Sacramento) before coming to the Rocky in 1987. My interest in journalism started in high school, when I was writing for the newsletter for the California High School Student Lobby. That interest grew in college where I was a student activist and wrote commentary for a college paper. I have always been curious about the stories behind current events, and believe that an informed public can lead to social, economic and political change. At heart, I'm a lifelong student, always wanting to learn new things and sharing that information with others - two things that I do daily as a reporter. Unfortunately, I don't think my parents have ever forgiven me for choosing this profession, which they see as "making trouble" and definitely NOT what a good Chinese daughter should be doing. Oh well.

Recent stories:

• Ex-fireman accused of slashing tires
  February 26, 2009
• Pilot safe after rough landing at Centennial
  February 26, 2009
• Winds bring small plane down for hard landing in Centennial
  February 25, 2009
• Rodriguez chosen as state director
  February 25, 2009
• Neighbor saves woman, 92, from fire
  February 25, 2009
• Shots fired at unmarked police car in Aurora
  February 24, 2009
• Arvada fire under control quickly after destroying house
  February 24, 2009
• Chilling 911 tape reveals moments of sheer terror as stalker closed in
  February 21, 2009
• Body identified as suspect in Wheat Ridge shooting
  February 20, 2009
• Chilling 911 tape captures shooting victim's last minutes
  February 20, 2009
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