Kathryn Nelson
Operations ManagerKathryn Nelson is a native Californian (born in Weaverville, in Trinity County in the far northern part of the state). She began her career in broadcasting in 1985 at KICO, a station outside of Calexico, CA where her family owned the local newspaper (Calexico Chronicle). Kathryn’s career in broadcasting spans more than 25 years, both in commercial and public radio, and as a television announcer for PBS stations across the state. She has also enjoyed voice-acting for public radio productions such as A Christmas Carol.Kathryn’s radio experience includes years serving as a program director for music radio formats and as a promotions director and news anchor for commercial news/talk radio. Kathryn lives in San Diego County with her two sons.
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We want to hear from you: What questions do you have about student loans? Repayment plans are rapidly changing — do you have to switch plans, and by when? What challenges have you faced in paying back your debt? -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $200 million proposal to revive the state’s EV market would reach only a fraction of buyers, raising fresh questions about who should benefit and whether limited incentives can meaningfully move a slowing market. -
San Diego’s new paid parking at Balboa Park has sparked widespread backlash as museum visits dropped and residents complained about the additional cost to access one of the city’s most iconic spaces. -
Assemblymember David Alvarez is pushing a proposal to get Prop. 4 dollars out the door faster more than a year after voters approved the state’s biggest climate bond to date. -
Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes are targeting trans athletes, bans on outing by school staff and health care. Some California policies are in jeopardy. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. As World War II waged on in Europe, San Diego became a key part of the war. Find out how the city of San Diego became unrecognizable as fears of a Japanese attack on the West Coast became very real.
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