Adrian Villalobos
Technical Producer / Sound DesignerAdrian Villalobos is a technical producer and sound designer for KPBS. He currently is the lead sound designer for "Port of Entry" and assists with various other KPBS productions through audio editing, recording, and mixing. He also provides technical direction for local radio broadcasts like "Morning Edition" and "KPBS Midday Edition."
With an education and background in audio engineering, Adrian has worked in various positions within the sound spectrum such as an audio technician for the San Diego Padres, board operator for Local Media San Diego, and live audio engineer for the City of San Diego.
Adrian received his associate's degree from Southwestern College in recording arts and technology in Chula Vista and transferred to UC San Diego where he received his bachelor’s in interdisciplinary computing and the arts - music technology. In his free time, Adrian enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and exploring his hometown of San Diego.
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Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region. -
Stopping the flow of cross-border pollution can seem like a Sisyphean task. Luckily, there are four fronterizos who have stepped up to make a difference, filling in the void left by governments on both sides of the border. -
Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal is an emerging biodesigner and architect developing sustainable material alternatives — and he thinks he may have found something big. -
Natalie takes our friend and colleague, Leslie Gonzalez, on her first-ever trip to Tijuana to explore Mercado Hidalgo, celebrate Día de Muertos, and dive into the sights, smells, and flavors of this tradition. -
The team dives deep into the story behind the enigmatic case of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado. -
We conclude our time with Chama, a Venezuelan exile who made her way to the United States via Tijuana. She shares her Herculean effort to enter the U.S. legally and, despite all her efforts, how the system ultimately failed her.
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In 2025, Port of Entry went beyond the mic. Here's how the team connected with listeners and creators across San Diego and Tijuana — and the community that makes these stories possible.
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