Andrew Bracken
Producer, KPBS Midday EditionAndrew Bracken is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. He is also the producer and host for the KPBS podcast series "My First Day" and "San Diego Conversations," a collaboration with KPBS and the National Conflict Resolution Center.
His documentary web series "Facing North," about the multi-dimensional relationship between San Diego and Tijuana, was released digitally on PBS in 2017. A recipient of the San Diego Foundation’s Creative Catalyst fellowship, Bracken has received support for his work from Latino Public Broadcasting, KPBS, and the Berlinale Talent Campus. His short film "Facing North" explored border identity in the San Diego-Tijuana region and won a San Diego Film Award in 2017.
During his infrequent free time, he likes to play drums in and around San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego is recovering from the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary, which brought rare August rainfall, wind, and some flooding to the region on Sunday. -
San Diego students across the county are returning to the classroom. What changes can students and their families expect this year? -
Hasan Ikhrata will step down from leading SANDAG at the end of this year. -
San Diego's ban on public encampments takes effect this weekend. But questions remain on what the camping ban will look like on the ground. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear from some of the candidates running for the seat. -
On June 29, the California Reparations Task Force submitted their final report to state legislators. What's next for reparations for Black Californians?
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Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.
- San Diego County estimates 400,000 Medi-Cal, CalFresh recipients could lose benefits
- A crisis team responding to a suicide attempt asked for help, El Cajon Police refused
- LEGO's Comic-Con diorama turns the San Diego Convention Center into a mini masterpiece
- A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
- Fearing lawsuits, El Cajon Police stopped responding to some mental health calls