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Maureen Cavanaugh
KPBS Midday Edition Host
Maureen Cavanaugh is the host for "KPBS Midday Edition," KPBS 89.5 FM’s local radio program. Before moving to "KPBS Midday Edition," she was the co-anchor with Dwane Brown for "KPBS Morning Edition" - for which she and the team were honored with a 2008 Best Radio Newscast award from the San Diego Press Club.
Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. She has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news, and a "Best of Show" award from the San Diego Press Club. Maureen has been honored with a "Flo" Award as best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after 20-years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.
Recent Stories
Roundtable: Money In Politics, Petco Park & Indian Tribes
Panelists look at the large amounts of money swirling around local and national politics; the lack of it in East Village businesses during the Padres' off-season; and whether money caused the Pala Band of Indians to expel 154 tribal members.
San Onofre Shutdown Costing Up To $1 Million A Day
The two-day shutdown at San Onofre is likely costing the power plant $600,000 to $1 million a day, according to an expert on power plant security.
Weekend Preview: New Stage And Plate Offerings
From new theatrical productions to innovative new dining spots, there are many new things to try throughout the city this weekend.
A Trip Through American History With Culture Clash
Culture Clash returns to La Jolla Playhouse with a new play, "American Night: The Ballad of Juan José," which examines our collective history through the eyes of an immigrant as he studies for his U.S. citizenship test.
Radioactive Leak At San Onofre Nuclear Plant Called 'Low Level' By NRC
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said a tiny amount of radiation could have escaped into the atmosphere from the San Onofre nuclear power plant after a water leak prompted operators to shut down the reactor as a precaution.
Liberty Quarry Faces Opposition
A key hearing Monday may be the last phase in deciding whether a rock quarry north of San Diego can go forward. A supporter and opponent of the Liberty Quarry projects argue their sides.
San Diego Museum Offers Up Close And Personal Look At Black Holes
A $5-million projection system recently installed at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s planetarium will allow visitors to view the skies as if they are in space. The center's director and an astrophysics expert explain the new system and its ability to bring black holes to life.
Officials: Small Radiation Leak Possible At San Onofre Nuclear Plant
A nuclear reactor at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station remained off-line today due to an equipment problem that sent a small, non-hazardous amount of radioactive gas into an auxiliary building and possibly into the atmosphere, authorities said.
Advocates For Foster Children Recruit Volunteers
There's a big push underway to recruit 360 more people to help San Diego County foster children by volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
Redevelopment's Past And Future In San Diego
Today marks the end of redevelopment as we know it in the City of San Diego. We'll talk about the legacy of the Centre City Development Corporation and the Southeastern Development Corporation and find out if and when the city's $4 billion in redevelopment earmarks will proceed.
