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Hilary Andrews
Production Assistant
Hilary Andrews has worked for KPBS since 2009 as a student producer and call screener for "Midday Edition," a production assistant for "San Diego Week," and a newsroom assistant.
Hilary currently attends San Diego State University where she is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Zoology and TV & Film Production. She hopes to eventually earn a PhD in Ecology and go on to make wildlife documentaries as a video journalist and field researcher.
Hilary is a San Diego native and alumni of Patrick Henry High School. She is currently a member of the academic honor societies Golden Key International, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Eta Sigma.
Outside of work, Hilary enjoys going out on bat surveys throughout Southern California with the San Diego Natural History Museum, photography, taxidermy, making short films and documentaries, and riding her vespa.
Recent Stories
Video: Behind The Scenes At 'Salome'
Babes, boobs, and blood are not what you normally expect to find at the opera but you'll find all three at the San Diego Opera's production of "Salome" (opening tonight and playing January 31, February 3 and 4 at the Civic Theater).
Entertainment News: San Diego Filmmakers Head to Sundance
Today, 2 films with San Diego ties will have world premieres at the Sundance Film Festival. I met with two of the filmmakers before they left for Park City, Utah.
What Can Riders Do To Stay Safe On Two Wheels?
As gas prices rise, more people are turning to motorcycles and scooters as an economical mode of transportation.
Cellphone Adventure Brings San Diego History To Life
In an effort to give visitors a new way to see the park, the Balboa Park Online Collaborative created the Giskin Anomaly - a cellphone adventure that's part scavenger hunt, part walking tour. We'll talk about the game, a new contest designed especially for Steampunk lovers, and other ways technology is being utilized in the park.
Where Do Your Representatives Stand On Pot?
Elected officials in San Diego are either opposed to Proposition 19 or don’t want to make their position public, according to the results of a KPBS survey. Find out where they stand.
What Are Your City Leaders Making?
Months ahead of state efforts to post municipal employee’s salaries online, KPBS has gathered salary data for the mayors, city managers and City Council members of all 18 cities in San Diego County.
What City Leader Annual Salaries Cost Per Resident
Following revelations that the city manager of the small city of Bell in Los Angeles County was paid almost $800,000 a year, KPBS surveyed the salaries of city managers in cities around San Diego County. Officials’ salaries weigh more heavily on the pocketbooks of taxpayers in the county’s smaller cities.
Linking Pollution And Bacteria To Coral Reef Health
San Diego State University professor Dr. Forest Rohwer's recent book "Coral Reefs In the Microbial Seas" gives evidence linking pollution and bacteria to coral reef health.
How Is Urbanization Affecting Mountain Lions?
Researchers from the University of California Davis's Wildlife Health Center have been working to monitor mountain lions as they navigate a southern California landscape increasingly fragmented by roads, housing developments and the border. As the Puma Project enters its second decade, new data is revealing the challenges facing wildlife in the region.
