Maura Daly Phinney
Senior Producer and On-Air Fundraising ManagerMaura Daly Phinney produces both local and national television programs for KPBS including Panda Tales, about a year in the life of a baby panda at the San Diego Zoo; Tommy Emmanuel and Friends: Live from the Balboa Theatre; the Emmy award-winning performance program, Billy McLaughlin: Starry Night with Orchestra Nova; the Telly award-winning aerial production, San Diego Above and Beyond and most recently, A Salute to Vienna, which was taped at the historic Konzerthuas in Vienna in 2013. Maura also oversees the station's on-air fundraising efforts for both television and radio. Prior to joining KPBS in 2005, Phinney worked at four other PBS stations during her 20 year career in public broadcasting. Her programs have received numerous accolades, including multiple Emmys, a CINE Golden Eagle and Telly awards. She has also received three PBS Development awards and serves on several national advisory boards.
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FIFA abandoned a plan to create a commercial venture and then sell stakes to minority investors, just days after unveiling it. The plan drew sharp condemnation — and a boycott from European nations. -
The former Chargers linebacker’s death is bringing renewed attention to a disease that researchers still struggle to diagnose during life. -
San Diego City crews will continue clearing homeless encampments along a 5-mile stretch of freeways near downtown, but now they’ll also remove graffiti, clear weeds and debris, and trim trees. -
The fire is currently posing no immediate threats to populated areas as ground and airborne crews work to subdue the flames. -
The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14-million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month. -
While the organization's leaders are happy to help dogs in a precarious position, the shelters themselves are overflowing. Adoption fees for all pets (except horses) will be 50% off throughout August as part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign.
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