Digital producer and editor

Jaime Welton

James Welton is a web producer and editor for the Bay Area News Group. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in English and has worked for the news organization since 1985.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Language: Spanish and Portuguese (Limited proficiency)

Expertise: Letters to the editor, pop and rock music and news

Mercury News Letters to the Editor for Oct. 13, 2023

Letters to the Editor |
Letters: Transit support | Honoring Chiarello | Aid tied to tragedy

October 13, 2023 at 3:52 a.m.

Mercury News Letters to the Editor for Oct. 13, 2023

A federal jury Friday convicted 44-year-old Ole Hougen, of Santa Cruz, of a hate crime after he used a knife to attack a Black man.

Federal jury convicts Santa Cruz man of hate crime in knife attack

April 11, 2021 at 9:51 a.m.

A federal jury Friday convicted 44-year-old Ole Hougen, of Santa Cruz, of a hate crime after he used a knife to attack a Black man.

The annual closure of some trails to dogs in the Presidio will begin Monday in order to create a safe space for coyote mothers and their pups.

California News |
San Francisco: Some Presidio trails to close to dogs for coyote pupping season

April 6, 2021 at 8:36 a.m.

The annual closure of some trails to dogs in the Presidio will begin Monday in order to create a safe space for coyote mothers and their pups.

Bruno Mars has responded to accusations that he appropriates Black culture in his musical work.

Music |
Bruno Mars defends himself against cultural appropriation accusations

March 8, 2021 at 3:36 a.m.

Bruno Mars has responded to accusations that he appropriates Black culture in his musical work.

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