Grace Hase

Grace Hase is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience covering local government and community issues. Currently serving as a Santa Clara County and Santa Clara Reporter at The Mercury News since October 2021, Grace has previously held roles as a Membership Development Specialist and News Reporter at Metro Silicon Valley. Grace's reporting career includes a position at San José Spotlight, where coverage focused on San Jose City Hall, as well as freelance reporting for various publications. Grace's background also consists of editorial roles at the Los Altos Town Crier and contributions to PolitiFact Missouri. Grace holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia.