71° A Few CloudsJill Replogle
Border Reporter
Jill Replogle is a Fronteras reporter in San Diego. She has been a journalist for more than 10 years, reporting from Central America, Mexico, and California.
She has produced radio and video features for PRI's The World, KALW (San Francisco), Current TV, and the Video Journalism Movement. Her print stories have been published in The Miami Herald, Time.com, The Christian Science Monitor and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as in Guatemalan newspapers SigloXXI, ElPeriodico and Inforpress Centroamericana.
Jill has a bachelor's degree in geography from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master's degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. She's covered everything from local and international politics, to crime and drug violence, to environmental and public health issues.
When she's not on the job, you might find her biking, scrambling up a rock somewhere, or otherwise exploring the outdoors.
Recent Stories
New San Diego-Tijuana Border Crossing Would Charge Toll To Manage Traffic
A new border crossing planned for the San Diego-Tijuana area would charge a toll to keep border wait times down, pay for its own construction and, hopefully, operation.
Street Dealers Fuel Spike In Violence In Tijuana
Tijuana newspapers have reported a recent spike in violent crime in the city. Street-level dealers are behind much of the violence, experts say.
Reuniting Children With Deported Parents Brings Extra Scrutiny
Child dependency cases involving deported parents and U.S.-citizen children present extra challenges for the families, and for the child welfare system.
Deported Parents Face Hurdles To Reunite With U.S. Citizen Children
Some 5,000 children of deported parents end up in foster care. Deported parents often face daunting barriers to reuniting with their children. The Senate immigration reform bill might offer relief to some of these families.
Groups Propose Lapel Cameras To Monitor Border Patrol Agents
Pro-immigrant activists are proposing an amendment to the Senate immigration reform bill that would require U.S. Border Patrol agents to wear lapel cameras to monitor their behavior.
Highlights From 'The State Of The Border Report'
A report on the state of the U.S.-Mexico border calls for more strategic efforts to improve border security, and more emphasis on making trade and travel more efficient.
More Immigration Officers Oppose Senate Reform Bill
The union representing officers who process immigration applications declared its opposition Monday to the Senate immigration reform bill.
San Diego-Tijuana To Have Binational Youth Orchestra
The San Diego-Tijuana region will soon have its first binational youth orchestra. Heightened border security and concerns about violence in Mexico can complicate such initiatives, but organizers say it’s worth the effort.
Consequences Of The Genocide Conviction In Guatemala
Former Guatemalan strongman Efraín Ríos Montt was convicted of genocide on May 10 by a national court. Some say the decision will sow more division in the country. I think it will do the opposite.
Teen Cooking Show Teaches Culture, Cameras And Chopping Skills
A group of San Diego students joins the cooking show craze, learning nutrition, cooking and video production skills while capitalizing on the culinary richness of one of the nation's most diverse neighborhoods.
