Ashley Rusch
ProducerAshley Rusch is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. Before joining KPBS, she was an associate producer at LAist 89.3, where she worked on AirTalk with Larry Mantle, Weekend Edition and All Things Considered.
At UC Santa Barbara, Ashley led KCSB-FM’s news coverage through the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also a news intern at KCBX in San Luis Obispo.
Ashley grew up in South Pasadena, California.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe preview two featured books coming to the KPBS San Diego Book Festival — with topics ranging from mindfulness in motherhood, to the power of a good laugh. -
KPBS Midday EditionCyberattacks in several U.S. states appear to be targeting critical infrastructure. We talk about why this is happening and what can be done to safeguard facilities from these attacks. -
The city is reopening bathrooms in Mission Bay that had been closed due to budget cuts. Plus, some former Major League Baseball players are crying foul over retirement benefits. And, how one local writer is bringing Indigenous horror to the forefront. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe New York Times has compiled a list of the top 50 thriller novels; we talk about what made the cut. Then, hear from two horror filmmakers presenting at FilmOut. And finally, your weekend preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia requires cities and counties to set goals for new housing development. But almost none of those jurisdictions are on track to meet those goals by 2030. -
KPBS Midday EditionMore than 120,000 Japanese Americans were detained and incarcerated during World War II without due process. We discuss the parallels between that period and present-day immigration enforcement, and what can be learned.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe book, "Under the Perfect Sun: The San Diego Tourists Never See" is releasing a new edition with updated stories and interviews examining the city's political and social transformation. Then, your weekend arts preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionFrom Friar franks and popcorn to fine dining in Carlsbad, we bring you a taste of arts and culture news in San Diego this week. -
As many San Diego households struggle to make ends meet, a financial planner shares practical tips on saving and managing money during tough economic times.
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- San Diego Airport starts construction on off-site road widenings
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