By: Sam Mondros, George Kelly, David Sjostedt
The victim at Salmon Creek in Sonoma County had non-life-threatening injuries. A surfer was attacked by a shark Friday morning at a Sonoma County beach.
David Sjostedt is a staff writer at The Standard, focusing on homelessness and addiction while also covering elections, government, politics, and public policy. A San Francisco State Gator alum, he previously served as editor-in-chief of the Golden Gate Xpress and interned at the San Francisco Examiner. David's work has been featured in The San Francisco Standard.
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David Sjostedt's coverage primarily focuses on local issues in San Francisco and California, particularly concerning healthcare, government policies, and social welfare. This indicates a preference for pitches related to local initiatives, policy changes, or community-focused events in the specified geographic areas.
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