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Alexander Nguyen
Multimedia Producer, North County
As web producer, Alexander Nguyen is responsible for covering breaking news online, writing web stories, and copy editing and updating the station’s website and social media.
Alexander has covered Southern California extensively for several publications, including Patch, Times of San Diego, MyNewsLA.com, and NBC San Diego where he won several Society of Professional Journalists and San Diego Press Club awards for his writing.
Alexander is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association and San Diego Press Club. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in journalism innovation from Syracuse University.
Recent Stories by Alexander Nguyen
In Photos: The Grueling Path To Becoming A Marine
- March 12
- By Alexander Nguyen
For the first time in the 100-year history of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), female recruits trained alongside men in a 13-week boot camp.
Del Mar Plans To Use Fairgrounds To Fulfill Affordable Housing Mandate
- April 16
- By Alexander Nguyen
The city needs to zone for 113 affordable housing units for its Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update to comply with the state’s mandate.
After Nearly 50 Years, Carlsbad's Iconic Landmark Coming Down
- April 5
- By Alexander Nguyen
A part of Carlsbad’s history and identity is being torn down. Demolition has started on the smokestack at the Encina Power Station.
Driver Charged With DUI After 3 Killed, 6 Hurt In Crash Near San Diego City College
- March 15
- By Alexander Nguyen, Andrew Bowen
A 71-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence after a crash Monday morning near San Diego City College killed three people and wounded six others, police said.
Vargas Calls For Trump's Impeachment, Citing Power To Wage War
- Jan. 9
- By Alexander Nguyen
Citing Trump’s ability to launch nuclear attacks, San Diego Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA 51) spoke on Saturday, joining the chorus of lawmakers calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
San Marcos Teen Takes On Tough Off-Road Race In Saudi Arabia
- Jan. 2
- By Alexander Nguyen
While some 18-year-olds are just finishing up their first semester in college, one San Marcos teen is preparing to take on some of the world’s best off-road drivers in one of the toughest multi-day races, the 2021 Dakar Rally.
Solana Beach Company Chosen For Inaugural Startup San Diego Incubator
- Oct. 20, 2020
- By Alexander Nguyen
After 18 years of helping business owners implement productivity software, Solana Beach resident Marni Melrose saw there was a disconnect in how business owners think and how productivity software work. This revelation prompted her to create her own software.
Election 2020: How To Use The KPBS General Election Voter Guide
- Oct. 12, 2020
- By Alexander Nguyen
As mail-in ballots are making their way to the hands of voters, KPBS is launching its online Voter Guide to help voters make sense of the issues on the ballot.
Earthquake Swarm In Imperial County Felt In San Diego, Tijuana
- Sept. 30, 2020
- By Alexander Nguyen
The quakes started around 4:45 p.m. northeast of Westmorland near Brawley, with the largest quake, a 4.9 magnitude, occurring at 5:51 p.m.
Brush Fire Forces Evacuation At Camp Pendleton
- Sept. 30, 2020
- By Alexander Nguyen
A brush fire at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday afternoon is forcing base officials to implement a preliminary evacuation.
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Stream now or tune in Saturdays, May 8 - May 29 and June 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV
