Margaret Baum

Journalist with expertise in newswriting, editing and public records

belmont, california, united states

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I'm a journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area. My objective is to use the experience I already have to gain more opportunities to become a well-rounded reporter and/ or writer. I have experience using public records laws and a strong interest in investigative journalism.

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Current Rhythms sisters honored as Citizens of the Year - The Cordova Times

Celebrated dance teachers Alyssa and Marita Kleissler were honored last week as the Cordova Iceworm Festival’s Citizens of the Year. The sisters, who grew up in New Jersey, have long been active in the arts in Cordova – serving on the board of Cordova Art... See more

thecordovatimes.com•Margaret Baum•Feb 14, 2026

Science symposium emphasizes Indigenous knowledge, finfish, kelp | The Cordova Times

Gulf of Alaska maritime issues, from halibut and herring to kelp farming, were on the agenda during the four-day Alaska Marine Science Symposium in Anchorage from Jan. 26-30. The importance of engaging Indigenous knowledge in policy making for fisheries m... See more

thecordovatimes.com•Margaret Baum•Feb 7, 2026

NOAA: Shore-based observers boost catch data in Alaska pollock fishery

Contributions of shore-based observers are boosting catch accounting data in Alaska’s multi-million dollar pollock fishery. Results of a NOAA Fisheries study released on Jan. 23 said their study of observer data collected between January 2020 and November... See more

thecordovatimes.com•Margaret Baum•Feb 2, 2026

All eight Cordova festivals need volunteer support | The Cordova Times

Cordova Iceworm Festival, which kicks off Jan. 31, and runs through Feb. 7, is the first of eight festivities coming up in Cordova in 2026 looking for volunteers. Cordova, like most other communities in Alaska, and thousands of others nationwide, is strug... See more

thecordovatimes.com•Margaret Baum•Jan 27, 2026

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Journalism at California State University - SacramentoGraduated: 2016

Bachelors, Journalism at San José State UniversityGraduated: 2014

Journalism at College Of San MateoGraduated: 2011

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Current Rhythms sisters honored as Citizens of the Year - The Cordova Times

Science symposium emphasizes Indigenous knowledge, finfish, kelp | The Cordova Times

NOAA: Shore-based observers boost catch data in Alaska pollock fishery

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Current Rhythms sisters honored as Citizens of the Year - The Cordova Times

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All eight Cordova festivals need volunteer support | The Cordova Times

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