Earthquake Story

Monday morning at 8:12 a.m. an earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area where a building housing McHenry’s Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St, partially collapsed.

Two people were killed and six others injuring according to Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department.

“Three of the six people injured were hurt seriously enough to require hospitalization and were transported to Hayward General Hospital,” Vu said.

Hayward firefighters were brought in by using ropes to stabilize the shop, where they conducted a search finding a gas leak which they capped.

“Twenty-one fire personnel, and 12 police and 5 American Red Cross worked responded to the collapsing building,” Vu said.

Hayward resident Mike Beamer’s apartment is across the street from McHenry’s.

“I felt a rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds, with a big jolt coming in the middle,” Beamer said.

“I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street,” Beamer said.

Some of the fire personnel, police and American Red Cross responded, arrived within four minutes of the earthquake.

 “Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families,” Vu said.

The epicenter of the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale according to scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, Penny Gertz.

"It was under the Hayward Hill," Getz said.

The earthquake was felt from as far south as Los Angeles and even as far north as Redding.

“The quake was a strong one,” said Gertz. “it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which runs under the hills.”

McHenry’s Auto Supply and the rest of the San Francisco Bay area is lucky they were helped so quickly and efficiently.

Huntington Story

On Wednesday at 10 p.m. at Beach Boulevard, her 9mm handgun shot Janice Jones in the leg when it was knocked off a sear by her dog.

The weapon discharged when it hit the floor, and the bullet shot through Jones leg and through the side of the vehicle according to California Highway Patrol Press liaison Tammy Rye.

“It could have been worse,” Rye said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”

Jim Washington, a spokesperson for Huntington Beach Hospital, confirmed Jones was treated at the hospital but gave no additional information.

“Jones was transported to Huntington Beach Hspital via ambulance and later was transported to Irvine Medical Center,” Rye said.

Jones’ dog, a Pomeranian named Tombo, was placed in care of the Huntington Beach Animal Control officers after the discovery of abuse.

“It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” animal control officer Janet Ngo said.

Nut Graf

The term "Nut Graf" is a slang word used by editors of magazines, or newspapers.  The term describes the sentence or sentences that is making a story important and why it matters. It is important to showing the reader why they're reading.
This term can also be known as the "lead". It helps show what you're talking about in a story.

Student of the Month Story

Who- Alexis
What- Winning of Student of the Month award
When- October 1st
Where- James Bowie High School
Why- Working hard
How- Turning in work, making good grades, and respecting teachers

Lead-
On October 1st at James Bowie High School, Freshman Alexis wins the "Student of the Month award", for working hard in turning work in, making good grades, and respecting her teachers.

"I was surprised when I heard I was Student of the Month," Alexis said. "I thought other people could have won but I knew i worked very hard for it."

This award is given to students who earned the title.

"I believe Alexis was very worthy of this award," principal Stephen Kane said.  "She showed the hardworking skills and initiative to win this award."

The award is positively looked at by the majority of the school.

"Our staff is very supported of the award being given out," Kane said.

Students also showed respect for the award as well.

"I think the award is a good idea," student Gabby Bourgeacq said. "I think Alexis really deserved it."

Students are even feeling it as an incentive to work hard.

"I would like to go above and beyond to stand out and maybe win this award," Bourgeacq said.

The award will continue to be given out each month for the rest of the school year. 

Additional Student of The Month Interviews

Stephen Kane
Why did you decide to give out the "Student of the Month" award?
I felt it would be a good incentive for the students to work harder.
How do you think this is effective?
I think it will make students feel more confident.
Why did you decide to give this award to this person?
 I felt they worked hard for this title.
What do you think makes a "student of the month"?
I think a hardworking, dedicated student makes a "student of the month".
How do you plan to encourage students to strive to be student of the month?
I will show them that this title earns respect.
How do you think you could improve this award?
I could help students see it's something to take pride in.
How does the others in staff feel about it?
Most of the staff agrees with the idea.
Do you think there is any unfairness in giving this award out?
I don't think so because if you deserve it you will get it.

Gabby Bourgeacq
Do you know the person who won this award?
No, I'm new here I don't know many people.
What do you think they did to get this award?
Studied and worked hard.
Do you believe they deserved it?
Probably.
What would you do differently?
I would want to go above and beyond to make myself stand out.
How will you change the way you do your schoolwork?
I already am satified with the way I do my schoolwork.
How has the "Student of the Month" award affected you?
It hasn't affected me.
How would you change the system to make it more affective?
I would make it more appealing.
How does the award encourage students?
It makes some want to work harder.

Inverted Pyramid

My First Interview

1. What was your first reaction when you got this award?
I was surprised, I didn't think I would win, it was cool though.
2. Why didn't you think you would win?
I thought that other people were worthy of this award?
3. Why do you think you deserve the award?
I worked very hard and didn't give up.
4.  What hard work did you do?
I worked on my grades, turned in my work, and respected my teachers.
5. How did getting this award affect you?
It made me feel better about myself, and I could actually do something.
6. How did your friends react?
They were like "what". They were very happy and proud.
7. How did your family react?
They said I did a very good job and took me out to Longhorn Steakhouse to celebrate. They are also surprised. My sister said I was lying.
8. How will you keep your title as student of the month?
Keep working hard and turning in work.
9. How did it feel being a freshman winning this award?
It felt good, I feel proud.
10. What is your next goal, now that you've won this award?
Not sure but I'd like to win again.