Ana Tintocalis
Education ReporterAna Tintocalis was a member of the KPBS radio news team from 2001 to 2011. She first served as a as a producer for "These Days" (now "Midday Edition") and then later as the station's education reporter. After graduating from California State University, Long Beach with a journalism degree, Ana began working as a field reporter and anchor at KLON Radio 88.1 FM in Long Beach, covering breaking news in Orange and Los Angeles counties. During that time she also freelanced for other print and broadcast news organizations, such as Metro Networks, the Associated Press, and Santa Clarita Our Times. In 2001, Ana traveled for more than three months in Cuba where she produced a radio series focusing on the street music in Havana. Upon returning from her journey, Ana freelanced as a reporter covering court cases for the Antelope Valley Press, a newspaper based in Palmdale, California.
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This month, California's governor signed a law that makes gay history mandatory in public schools. Proponents say it presents a more accurate view of history but opponents say the requirement promotes a "homosexual agenda." Now teachers are figuring out how to incorporate the new material. -
An effort to get more Latino and black students to do their homework is under way in San Diego. -
A former La Jolla Country Day School student’s court appearance in a lawsuit on Monday highlights a renewed national focus on bullying in schools. -
San Diego school teachers are doing their part to keep Cesar Chavez's memory alive nearly two decades after his death. -
San Diego Unified School District will boost its graduation requirements so more students can apply to a public university in California.
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San Diego City Schools will not use money earmarked for the city's downtown library to save teaching jobs. The trustees, however, did agree to spare some positions.
- Mayor Gloria touted a bold initiative to address homelessness in San Diego. So far, it’s only purchased t-shirts
- Location identified for Oceanside's sand retention pilot project
- City of San Diego faces budget cuts, hiring freeze after voters reject tax measure
- Two former San Diego Unified employees sue school district and ex-superintendent Jackson
- As veterans risk deportation, advocates push for protections