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Katie Orr
Metro Reporter
Having grown up in the San Diego neighborhood of University City, Katie Orr is back in familiar territory as KPBS’ Metro Reporter. She previously worked at WVXU in Cincinnati, Ohio where she served as a reporter and announcer, as well as host of the award winning Cincinnati Edition. She has also reported for WNIN in Evansville, Indiana and for Four Corners Broadcasting in Durango, Colorado. Katie has been recognized by the Indiana and Ohio chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists for her work as well as by the Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards. Katie graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University in 2003.
Recent Stories
State Official Says Balboa Park Could Lose Historic Designation
A state official says a plan to re-route cars out of Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama could put the park’s historic designation at risk.
Two Possible Pension Reform Measures On June Ballot
San Diego voters might have two pension reform ballot initiatives to choose between in June. Katie Orr, KPBS's metro reporter, explains the two plans.
Councilman Alvarez Pushes 'Cap and Freeze' Pension Measure
San Diego voters will see at least one pension reform measure on the June ballot. But there's a possibility a second measure could make it on as well.
SD Officials: Convention Center Funding Validation Was Always In The Plan
A judge will decide whether San Diego’s method of funding a convention center expansion is legal after the city attorney questioned the plan. But project supporters insist that was always the idea.
S.D. Voters May Have More Choices On Pension Reform
San Diego voters will get a chance to vote on pension reform in the June election. But voters may have more than one reform option to choose from.
Redevelopment Officially Comes To An End In San Diego
It’s the end of an era of sorts for cities across California. Redevelopment agencies must be officially shut down by Wednesday. KPBS looks at what that means for San Diego.
San Diego Crime Drops Despite Smaller Police Force
Overall crime rates fell in San Diego last year, despite a smaller police force. The police chief credits a new method of policing.
Redevelopment Leaves A Mixed Legacy In San Diego
Redevelopment advocates are bemoaning a recent court decision that eliminated such agencies throughout the state. But while redevelopment worked in some areas of San Diego, it wasn’t successful across the board.
Plaza de Panama Project Dealt Legal Blow
A recent court ruling says the City of San Diego is too cozy with Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs when it comes to revamping Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama.
Gov. Brown Pushes Tax Initiative In San Diego
San Diego business leaders and civic groups heard first hand today why the governor thinks California should increase taxes.
