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Alexander Nguyen
Web Producer
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
La Mesa Police Release Bodycam Video, ID Officer Who Shot Grandmother With Bean Bag Round During Protest
- July 22
- By Alexander Nguyen, Lara McCaffrey, Max Rivlin-Nadler
Leslie Furcron was injured after being shot in the forehead during a protest in front of the La Mesa Police Department headquarters May 30.
Rebecca Zahau's Family Sues Sheriff's Department For Investigation Records
- July 13
- By Alexander Nguyen, City News Service
The family claims the department is withholding records that would contradict its finding that Zahau killed herself following the death of her boyfriend's 6-year-old son.
San Diego Sees 8 Coronavirus Outbreaks In 7 Days, Triggering County Action
- June 18
- By Alexander Nguyen
As a result, the county is stepping up targeted enforcement on entities that are not complying with the public health orders.
Mountain Lion Or Bobcat Attacks Child At Poway Preserve
- June 12
- By Alexander Nguyen
The attack happened around 2:40 p.m. at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
Woman Shot In Head By La Mesa Police With Bean Bag Round Speaks Out
- June 10
- By Alexander Nguyen
Leslie Furcron was in a medically induced coma in the intensive-care unit while being treated for her injury. She expressed thanks to the nurses and doctors at Sharp Grossmont and Sharp Memorial hospitals but said she is a law-abiding citizen who was expressing her right to protest.
Duncan Hunter Seeking Prison Delay Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic
- May 5
- By Alexander Nguyen
In the joint motion filed in the Southern District of California, Hunter was asking the court to extend his self-surrender date to Jan. 4, 2021 because of the “ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the unknown impacts of the disease” in the coming months. He was scheduled to surrender on May 29.
4.9-Magnitude Quake Felt Throughout San Diego
- April 3
- By Alexander Nguyen
The quake was centered in Anza at 6:53 p.m. and was felt from Oceanside to Chula Vista to Alpine.
Local Leaders Urge Immigrants To Access Public Health Resources Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
- March 19
- By Alexander Nguyen
Local elected officials on Thursday encouraged immigrants to access government health care and other community resources as COVID-19 continues to spread in San Diego.
San Diego Sailor, Second Marine Test Positive For Coronavirus
- March 14
- By Alexander Nguyen
A sailor and a second marine tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the military announced Saturday.
5 New Positive Coronavirus Cases In San Diego County; Public Health Order Issued
- March 13
- By Alexander Nguyen
There are now five new presumptive confirmed coronavirus cases in San Diego County, according to the County Health and Human Services department, and it's likely that community spread has occurred.
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