Meet Our Talented Team

Nathan Tran

Senior Field Reporter

"While attending USC for agriculture science, I developed a passion for journalism when I saw how under reported the streets really are. That's how I got my start, with a notebook and the sweat on my brow. I moved to Sacramento in 1979 and helped found the Sacramento Special Report team in 1984. I still maintain my production responsibilities as a founding partner."

"Working with Nathan helped cement me as a serious journalist." - James Monroe, graduate student

Chris Manohar

Editor-in-Chief

"When I'm not making sure the news is new, you can find me in the kitchen. I love my job, but I love making dinner for my wife and our boyfriend even more. I have a passion for pressed milk, homegrown herbs, and organic tea— I even delivered milk to Ryan's wife. I joined the SSR team in 2011 after extensive work for the Jackobee Tribune."

"Mr. Manohar taught me that love doesn't have to be exclusive." - Chayden Griggley, boyfriend

Wes Lee

In-the-Field Correspondent

"I graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in broadcast engineering, but one day my producer at News 10 put me in front of the camera instead of behind it, and I've never looked back since then. Now my passion is hitting the streets and reporting live from the scene to bring you the story at home." 

"Mr. Lee is by far the most skilled engineer I've ever met. As on-camera talent he's alright, too" - Chris Manohar, Editor-in-Chief

Dick Wellen

Junior Broadcast Technician

"I've always been passionate about Sacramento, and working for Sacramento Special Report means I get to serve the public every day. When we hit the pavement, it's our chance to show you what Sacramento is all about. I'm a new addition to the SSR team, but I've always been a lifelong Sacramentan."

"Dick might be young, but he's got the passionate spark visible from a mile away." - Nathan Tran, Senior Field Reporter 

Stavros Greene

Lead Digital Consultant 

"After attending my alma mater, ASU— Go Devils, by the way— I felt lost, confused, and manipulated by the media. I decided to take matters into my own hands, and now I've been crafting media empires for years. Glocc Media, Tower Incorporated, and Schuster-Burning, just to name a few. However, I am most proud of my current position with the Sacramento Special Report Team."

"Stavros continues to jam the competition down as he extends to the top." - John Bromer, Head of Digital Affairs @ Brownsville Corp.

Gale Granton

Woman

"Never would I have dreamed that I would be doing what I love. I was always told I would follow in my mother's footsteps. She was the best damn lobster fisherman in the Bay Area. My father would say, 'Get out on that ship with your momma and throw that trap in the water!' and I would think to myself, 'I just want to do the news.'  I still do enjoy seafood from time to time."

"Gale... I mean what can I say that hasn't already been said?" - Brady Bokovich, Senior designer @ Foresthill Inc.

Locations

Northern Sacramento

Bill Quaid

Roseville, CA 95678

(916) 223-7622


Jacob White

Rocklin, CA 95818

(916) 798-9634


Dominco Balsanoro

Lincoln, CA 95765

(703) 458-2214


Mike Blazek

Citrus Heights, CA 95765

(916) 556-2238


Uday Ibn-Salman

Auburn, CA 95765

(530) 366-6631

Sacramento Proper

Corporate Headquarters

1307 N Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 259-3843


Nathan Tran

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 259-3843


Gerald Higgins

Oak Park, CA 95817

(708) 643-2787


Sigmund VanLinden

Lemon Hill, CA 95824

(279) 100-9867

Davis and Surrounding Areas

Philip McKluskey, MFA

Davis, CA 95616

(916) 703-3277


Brian Spine

Woodland, CA 95695

(916) 328-9181


Chen "Chaz the Spaz" Ibarra

San Palo, BZ 

8-(407) 782-399-1104


Joshua Sparks, Cf.g

Woodland, CA 95695

(916) 337-2483


Kahn Scottsworth

Elk Grove, CA 95695

(916) 789-3212