About Laith Agha

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Published Stories:

Faded Prospect Keeps Hope Alive To Be A 30-Something MLB Rookie

Yahoo Sports: The Post Game

Laith Agha, '12 reports on a the 12 year path of a 30 year-old minor league baseball player, Tagg Bozied, and his dream for the big leagues.

Big Sur Crossing

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In Winter 2011 a rockslide closed Highway 1, cutting off driving access between Big Sur and the Monterey Peninsula. For people who lived, worked, or went to school in one place and had to get to the other, the only way to do so was during half-hour periods in the morning and the afternoon. As a construction crew worked on repairing the southbound lane, part of which had fallen into the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of pedestrians would walk on the inside lane.

Bull Riding

YouTube

Gary Leffew, a former bullriding world champion, runs a school for aspiring bull riders on his ranch in Arroyo Grande, Calif. This photo essay was originally produced for Ken Light's Photo Essay course in Spring 2011.

With only 22 players, McClymond’s football aims for state championships

Oakland North

A high school with as many students as a popular university lecture course fielded a team worthy of state championship consideration.

Fifty-five foot Christmas tree raised in Jack London Square

Oakland North

A photo essay on the delivery and raising of Oakland's Christmas tree in downtown.

Africa Channel reveals lost lineage for guests at launch party

Oakland North

As part of its Bay Area launch celebration, the Africa Channel reveals the genealogy of three locals.

Local boxing gym hosts weekend ‘Showdown in Oakland’

Oakland North

Laith Agha photographed and Kevin Fixler produced the audio for this audio slideshow of an amateur boxing showcase in Oakland.

Lavish creations honor cycle of life and death at Fruitvale’s Dia de Los Muertos

Oakland North

Laith Agha photographed and Karmah Elmusa produced the audio for this audio slideshow of a Dio de los Muertos festival.

Laney College running back shows why he’s number one

Oakland North

Profile of Laney College running back C.J. Anderson, who went on to earn a football scholarship to play at UC Berkeley.

After long journeys, Bobby Cramer and Justin James join the A’s

Oakland North

A dual profile of two major league baseball players who endured circuitous paths to the reaching the big leagues.

Teens pushed to limit during 48-hour black belt test

Oakland North

A handful of East Bay teenagers go through a 48-hour, sleepless test to earn their black belts in poekoelan, an Indonesian martial taught at an Oakland studio.

Indoor trampolines bring a bounce to the Bay Area

Oakland North

A video reporting on San Francisco's new bounce house — a warehouse full of trampolines.

Along for the ride with the East Bay Bike Party

Oakland North

East Bay bicycle enthusiasts go on a mass bike ride. Complete with theme music.

From street to slough: Salinas Community School introduces at-risk youths to joys of nature

Monterey County Herald

Juvenile gang members go on a nature walk as part of a continuation school class.

Carmel Valley incorporation foes focus on town budget

Monterey County Herald

Part 2 of a three-part preview on Carmel Valley incorporation election. For nearly a decade, residents argued over whether form a city or remain an unincorporated part of the county.

Carmel Valley development fears fuel town fight

Monterey County Herald

Part 2 of a three-part preview on Carmel Valley incorporation election. For nearly a decade, residents argued over whether form a city or remain an unincorporated part of the county.

Yes or no on Measure G, both yearn to keep Carmel Valley rural

Monterey County Herald

Part 1 of a three-part preview on Carmel Valley incorporation election. For nearly a decade, residents argued over whether form a city or remain an unincorporated part of the county.

SUICIDES: HIGH RATE AMONG CARMEL CLASS LEAVES MANY ASKING 'WHY'

Monterey County Herald

In a bucolic California coastal community, suicide became a common escape for those who grew up there.

The breakfast club: Local group survives first ever Tri-Breaky Breakfast Crawl — a seven-hour, three-restaurant egg fest

Monterey County Herald

A group of Carmel locals show their love for morning grub in this three-stop tour of Monterey Peninsula breakfast spots.

JOY RIDE: Wienermobile gives Dorothy's regulars a spin

Monterey County Herald

Some grown-up kids go for a ride in the Oscar Mayer weinermobile , their reward for winning a dominoes tournament at a Salinas soup kitchen.

BOPPING BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS

Monterey County Herald

Profile of Dee Dee Rainbow, one of the iconic figures of the Monterey Jazz Festival — even though she just goes to hear the music.

Laith Agha Stunt Flight

Monterey County Herald

Vern Fisher photographed my ride on a stunt airplane, after which I wrote about one of the most frightful — and exhilarating — experiences of my life.

BULL RIDERS GRIP AND BEAR IT

Monterey County Herald

Bull riders make their annual stop in Salinas.

Investors sue over $13 million

Monterey County Herald

Carmel Valley man is sued for a ponzi scheme in which he took millions from friends and other associates.

LOBOS LOVE AFFAIR

Monterey County Herald

Rangers at California's most scenic state park reflect on their careers.

Work Experience:

Reporter/Interim Site Editor

Patch.com  - Alameda County CA  ( June 2011 - August 2011 )

Spent seven weeks reporting for five Patch.com sites, contributing as a writer, photographer and videographer. Spent three weeks as the San Leandro site editor, cultivating stories and managing site content.

Staff Writer

Monterey County Herald  - Monterey CA  ( April 2006 - July 2010 )

Managed several beats, including the Carmel area, the city of Seaside and education. Contributed as a general assignment reporter and produced several videos for the web.

General Manager

Monterey Bay Sox  - Monterey CA  ( January 2005 - December 2005 )

Founded and managed a semi-pro baseball team. In the inaugural season, the the Bay Sox ranked 13th in the nation, the highest known finish in the National Baseball Congress' 71 years.

Skills:

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, WordPress