70° A Few CloudsNicholas McVicker
Video Journalist
Nic McVicker is a video journalist for KPBS, shooting and editing video stories for television and the Web. Nic grew up in Boone, Iowa, a town of 15,000 people. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, where he studied Electronic Media and Communications. He worked at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, as an editor and photojournalist. While at WHO-TV, he had the opportunity to cover the first in the nation's caucus' interviewing Barack Obama and John McCain in 2007 and 2008. Nic moved to San Diego in 2010 with wife Lisa to pursue his career with KPBS in America's Finest City.
Recent Stories
Encinitas, Solana Beach Leaders Propose Sand Replenishment For North County Shores
San Diego’s beaches are being washed away. Solana Beach and Encinitas are key players in the debate over how to deal with eroding shorelines and sea level rise.
Donald Lipski Artwork Installed At New Central Library
There won’t be just books under the dome in the new Central Library in downtown San Diego. There will also be art. The first of four large pieces has just been installed.
Shadow Market For Taxi Permits Lucrative For Some, Hardship For Others
Many say the underground permit sales for up to six figures each are driving up passenger fares and forcing drivers to work perilously long hours for barely-livable wages.
Veterans And Their Stories Take Off With San Diego Honor Flight
More than 90 veterans took off for Washington D.C. today with San Diego Honor Flight to mark Memorial Day.
Researchers Size Up San Diego Schools For National Prize
Broad Foundation researchers are in San Diego this week evaluating city schools for a prestigious national award.
Dwayne Crenshaw Wants His Long District 4 History To Include Council Seat
Dwayne Crenshaw, who is running to fill the City Council District 4 seat, touts his long history of living in and working for his district.
San Diego Eases Graywater Rules
San Diego city officials approved new rules yesterday that make it easier for residents to tap into a water source they already use.
Will Amgen Tour Of California Pump Up Profits In Escondido?
Escondido will host the first leg of the Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in the United States, this month. Escondido city leaders are hoping the economic benefits outweigh the costs.
Is San Onofre Cost Effective In The Long Term?
If it could be restarted safely, would the San Onofre nuclear power plant still be a cost effective way to generate electricity?
Planned Parenthood Marks Its Golden Anniversary In San Diego
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary in San Diego, Planned Parenthood is trying to foster a new generation of advocates.
Marten Leaves Central Elementary For Central Office
Cindy Marten, San Diego Unified's next superintendent begins training for her new role this week.
A Decade After War's Start, Iraqi Refugees Are Transforming A California Town
Since the start of the Iraq War, more than 11,000 Iraqis have arrived in the city of El Cajon, east of San Diego.
Exposition Fosters Confusion About Balboa Park History
The 100th anniversary of Balboa Park is coming up in 2015. Or is it? Turns out the San Diego press corps has been getting it wrong about the pending centennial and the 1915 Exposition.
San Diego Holds Hearing On Padres TV Impasse
Time Warner Cable customers in San Diego are sick and tired of not being able to watch the Padres on TV. Now a San Diego City Council committee is trying to remedy the situation.
Fledgling Condors In San Diego Face Uncertain Future
California Condors are slowly edging back from the brink of extinction, but their future remains clouded.
