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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
Solana Beach Company Chosen For Inaugural Startup San Diego Incubator
- Oct. 20
- 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
- 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
- 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
- By Alexander Nguyen
A brush fire at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday afternoon is forcing base officials to implement a preliminary evacuation.
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.
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