Rizza Valencia

Community Reporter

As a lifelong resident of the city, Rizza has a deep and personal connection to the communities she covers. She began her career at a neighborhood weekly, covering everything from community board meetings to new cafe openings. This ground-level experience informs her work at The Business Nearby, where she maintains an extensive network of sources among shop owners, employees, and local patrons. Rizza's reporting is fast-paced and reader-focused, answering the essential questions: What's opening? What's closing? Where can I find the best local products? Her 'Shop Local Guides' have become an indispensable resource for residents.