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Marissa Cabrera

News Producer, KPBS Midday Edition

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Marissa Cabrera worked as a producer for KPBS Midday Edition and had previously served as a Newscast Producer for KPBS' Morning Edition. Before joining KPBS she reported on Vatican affairs, social, and cultural issues in Rome, Italy. She also contributed to a documentary on sex abuse in the Catholic Church. Marissa has worked as a multimedia journalist at various news stations in San Diego and Monterey as well as Columbia, Missouri. Marissa graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.

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KPBS Midday Edition

Sen. Toni Atkins Reflects On 'Most Difficult Year' In The Legislature

Alison St John

Marissa Cabrera

The turmoil surrounding COVID-19 touched everything this year, including California's State Legislature. When the Senate and Assembly wrapped up their sessions in August, many closely watched bills failed to get the votes they needed to pass.
KPBS Midday Edition

SDSU Researchers Trace Surge In Coronavirus Cases To South Dakota Motorcycle Rally

Marissa Cabrera

Mark Sauer

A new report by San Diego State University’s Center for Health Economics and Policy Studies estimates more than 260,000 cases can be linked to the rally. But questions have been raised about the study's methodology and its findings.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego County Releases Limited Coronavirus Outbreak Data

Alison St John

Marissa Cabrera

There have been more than 240 community coronavirus outbreaks since the start of the pandemic in San Diego County, according to a new list released Thursday by the county.
KPBS Midday Edition

How Effective Is Plasma To Treat COVID-19?

Marissa Cabrera

Mark Sauer

Convalescent plasma has been used to treat hundreds of COVID-19 patients in San Diego. But it's effectiveness against the virus isn't clear.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego-Based Host Of 'QAnon Anonymous' Podcast Breaks Down The Conspiracy Theory

Marissa Cabrera

Mark Sauer

QAnon — the false conspiracy theory that started on the fringes of the internet — has been moving into the mainstream.
KPBS Midday Edition

How Supervisor Desmond Has Amplified False Coronavirus Misinformation

Marissa Cabrera

Mark Sauer

Supervisor Jim Desmond has questioned COVID-19 restrictions. He also has invited controversial guests on his podcast who have made false statements about the coronavirus without being challenged.