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Amita Sharma
Reporter
Amita Sharma has worked at KPBS since 2000 and has covered a wide range of stories for KPBS Radio and KPBS Television. Most recently, she worked on Full Focus, a news magazine show on KPBS Television. She is now part of the KPBS Investigative Reporting unit. Recent investigations include the San Diego angle to the U.S. attorney firings, private security firm Blackwater’s controversial training camp proposal and the Sunroad development controversy. Amita has also interviewed a number of local and national newsmakers including former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean, Wisconsin Congressman James Sensenbrenner, and fired U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. In 2005 she landed an exclusive interview with three federal prosecutors who worked on the bribery investigation resulting in the guilty plea of former San Diego Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham.
As the legal reporter for KPBS radio, she covered the murder trial of David Westerfield, the 2001 shooting at Santana High School and how three of the 9/11 hijackers spent their time in San Diego. Amita has also worked as a newspaper reporter. She has degrees in journalism and international relations from the University of Southern California.
Recent Stories
UCAN's New Executive Director Says Fight Will Go On
The consumer advocacy group UCAN announced this week it will have a new executive director: Kim Malcolm, a former chief of staff and administrative law judge at the California Public Utilities Commission.
Roundtable: Schools & Police Board Are In Trouble, Michael Crowe Is Not
One in five teachers likely to be laid off by San Diego Unified unless concessions -- or a miracle -- happen. The Citizens Review Board of Police Practices charged with questionable practices of its own. Michael Crowe found "factually innocent"of murder -- and he's not alone.
District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council
The four candidates for San Diego City Council District 1 are making that election one of the most competitive this year.
District 7 Winner Could Determine SD City Council Majority
The race for the San Diego City Council District 7 seat will put a brand new face on the council. We'll meet some of the candidates.
Denise Ducheny Is Running To Replace Bob Filner In District 51
Denise Ducheny wants to represent the 51st District, southern San Diego County and all of Imperial County, in Congress. Her priorities include border wait times, immigration reform and veterans' issues and getting her opponent, State Senator Juan Vargas, to debate her.
Candidates Square Off Over San Diego City Council District 9
The two candidates for San Diego City Council's brand new district, District 9, said increasing funding for police presence and infrastructure will be among their top priorities if elected.
Federal Regulators Fail To Answer Key Question About September Blackout
Regulators leave out information about why San Diego did not have more local generation online during the Sept. 8 blackout which happened in the middle of a heat wave.
Sandra Day O'Connor: Teaching Civics Imperative To Country's Future
Retired United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor told KPBS Television's "Evening Edition" she can teach students how the U.S. government works in an hour a week using a video game.
Manchester's Reported Plan To Buy OC Register Called Shrewd Move
Media Analysts believe it would add value to the U-T San Diego and save money by operating in neighboring markets.
Report On SD Water Rates Is Flashpoint
A report on San Diego County water rates sounds like dry stuff. But as far as the Metropolitan Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority are concerned, it's the latest salvo in a decades-long feud.
