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Peggy Pico
Science & Technology Reporter
Peggy Pico recently joined KPBS as our premier science and technology reporter for radio, television and the web.
Her interest in science and biotechnology grew from her first career as a Registered Nurse.
Peggy returned to her hometown of San Diego after spending two years covering biotechnology and medical news in the Bay Area. Her voice may sound familiar from her 5 years as the medical and science reporter at NBC in San Diego. She has won two Emmy’s and numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalism and Associated Press and was also awarded the USC Health Reporter Fellowship.
Recent Stories
SD Teens Vie For Prestigious Prize In Science/Engineering Competition
Four San Diego high school students -- all girls -- are competing in an international science/engineering fair with a $75,000 prize at sake.
Algae Based Malaria Vaccine Advances In Testing
A cheap oral malaria vaccine made from algae, will advance to the next stage of testing at UC San Diego.
San Diego Nursing Program Will Expand After $7 Million Gift
An elite-nursing program at the University of San Diego plans to double in size, thanks to a gift of $7 million from a local family.
Thousands Of Marine Mammals May Be Harmed By Navy Sonar
A new report by the U.S. Navy predicts its use of explosives and sonar may hurt or kill thousands more marine mammals than previously thought.
Roundtable: Leaving Political Parties, Voting on Rent Control, Raising Hotel Taxes
This week, several San Diego executives followed mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher's lead by bailing on their political parties; Oceanside is deciding whether to phase out rent control on 17 mobile home parks; and San Diego hoteliers voted to raise taxes on hotel rooms -- if the courts will let them.
Solana Beach Looks At Issuing Letter Of Concern Over San Onofre
Solana Beach is the latest city to look at issuing a letter of concern regarding the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. The city of Irvine voted to sent a letter to federal regulators. We take a look at the current movement underway.
SD City Council Gets Labor Report Card
The San Diego Labor Council Executive Board has issued a report card for the San Diego City Council members for their voting record on issues affecting working families. Most Council members wouldn't want to take this report card home to their parents.
SD Conference Focuses On Veterans Mental Health Issues
Former U.S. Drug Czar, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, talks about efforts to help returning veterans who've suffered brain injuries and mental health problems.
Abortion Access Bill Heads To State Legislative Committees
San Diego state Senator Christine Kehoe escorts a bill through committees that would allow nurse practitioners, midwives and physicians assistants to perform abortions.
Judge Will Not Stop Walmart Construction In Sherman Heights
A judge on Monday denied a bid for a temporary restraining order that would have stopped demolition work at the site of a Walmart store in a landmark building in Sherman Heights.
