Brenden Tuccinardi
Web ProducerBrenden Tuccinardi is a web producer at KPBS. He is responsible for writing web stories, copy editing, updating the station’s website and producing content for social media. Prior joining KPBS, Brenden was an assistant English teacher in Madrid, Spain. Before that, he served as editor-in-chief of The Daily Aztec, San Diego State’s independent student newspaper.
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An effort to recall Blain had received support from 80% of voters and he’s facing several criminal charges. -
As federal food assistance benefits dry up, these food banks are offering assistance to people in need in San Diego County. -
TwitchCon is back in San Diego this year, bringing together streamers, fans, artists and creators for a weekend of gaming, art and community — all IRL. Part trade show and part pop culture festival, the convention features freebies from tech companies such as LG and Meta, plus art and fan work in Artist Alley. Here’s a look at what we saw at TwitchCon 2025. -
The Rancho Fire started near Highway 78 and Casner Road and prompted evacuation orders. -
The Coches Fire is burning north of Interstate 8, near Los Coches Road in Lakeside. -
The Lodge Fire is burning near Jamacha Boulevard and Double Tree Road in Spring Valley.
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Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during one of his trademark public appearances at a college in Utah. He was 31. -
A wildfire swept over brushy terrain in the far southeastern reaches of San Diego County Thursday, threatening structures as ground and airborne crews worked to subdue the flames. -
Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre and Chula Vista Mayor John McCann are firing heated accusations back-and-forth at one another as the last day to vote approaches.
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