Hello! I’m Jack, a science reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle.

My path to science journalism has taken a few twists and turns. I earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology at Princeton Unversity and worked as a data engineer before completing the science communication program at UC Santa Cruz.

Now, I’m excited to have the opportunity to share my excitement for science and data!

Map highlighting major faults in the San Francisco Bay Area. U.S. Geological Survey

Earthquake Forecast

S.F. Chronicle, Sept. 02, 2026

New calculations raise the odds of a major Bay Area earthquake. Here’s the risk by fault.

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Aerial view of the San Andreas Fault in the Carrizo Plain. Ian Kluft (GFDL)

Fault Map

S.F. Chronicle, Aug. 23, 2026

Ten California faults that could produce major earthquakes.

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A row of colorful homes on Capp Street, between 22nd and 23rd St's, in San Francisco's Mission District. Paxson Woelber (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Buiding Permit Data

S.F. Chronicle, July 29, 2026

Remodeling your home? Explore thousands of nearby projects.

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