Hannah Kanik

Hannah Kanik is a West Valley reporter for The Mercury News, The Los Gatos Weekly and The Saratoga News. She previously worked as a reporter for PhillyVoice in Philadelphia and freelanced for The Seattle Times and The Whiskey Wash. She grew up in Sacramento, California, and attended the University of Oregon with a major in journalism and minor in political science.

Sections of land are seen missing from coastal properties in Pacifica, Calif., on January 26, 2016.

Up to 70% of California coastline could be wiped out by 2100, study says

May 30, 2023 at 1:15 p.m.

New study estimates 25% to 75% of the coast could wash away due to rising global temperatures.

A mountain lion is seen in the Coyote Valley in an undated photo. The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is hosting a Nov. 20 “best of” virtual screening of its wildlife footage captured at various open space preserves. (Photo courtesy of Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority)

100-pound mountain lion camps out in Los Gatos backyard

March 25, 2023 at 6:21 p.m.

The cat was tranquilized and released back into its habitat.

The Northern California chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union wrote a letter to the Los Gatos Town Council March 1, urging them to revoke the censure of Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark, seen here speaking at a Feb 15 public hearing where dozens of members of the public said she used “racist” and “biased” language in a letter to the state Department of Housing and Community Development.

‘Rich, white anti-housing men’: ACLU calls censure of Los Gatos commissioner for using ‘divisive’ language unconstitutional

March 9, 2023 at 9:18 a.m.

Civil rights group says council violated Clark’s First Amendment rights.

Saratoga’s residential burglary rates are on the rise for the first time in seven years.

Burglars steal 300-pound safe from Saratoga home

November 16, 2022 at 9:43 a.m.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said residential burglaries are up 34%.

Monte Sereno Councilwoman Rowena Turner was convicted of illegal voting in Oregon last October, along with her husband and son, after allegations that she voted in two states for years gained public attention in 2020. (City of Monte Sereno)

South Bay Councilmember convicted of illegal voting

January 18, 2022 at 1:31 p.m.

Monte Sereno councilmember Rowena Turner was convicted of illegal voting in Oregon last October, along with her husband and son, after allegations that she voted in two states for years...

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