
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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President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods are bringing uncertainty to San Diego’s border economy. Plus, an interview with an expert on authoritarianism shares her expectations for a second Trump presidency. And, the San Diego City Council is making moves to preserve affordable housing.
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As the Trump administration begins carrying out its mass deportation policy, Mexico is preparing to take in thousands of deportees, including in Tijuana. Plus, the city of San Diego is raising parking rates to help ease budget cuts. And, a beloved art wall in Southeast San Diego is having a comeback after almost 30 years.
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From lion dances to cultural fairs, discover the best community events in San Diego to welcome the Year of the Snake.
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More than three dozen dogs were evacuated to help make room for animals lost or displaced by the fires in Los Angeles. Now, the San Diego Humane Society is asking for help fostering the dogs. Then, Tijuana officials plan to open a shelter in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. Plus, we hear from Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs on what she expects as President-elect Trump takes office.
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The San Diego County Sheriff reported 9 in-custody deaths in 2024. Advocates say there were 10. And, with norovirus outbreaks increasing, health officials are urging extra precautions. Plus, a part of California history in North County is making its way into the digital age.
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So far, no person-to-person transmission of bird flu has been detected. The state of emergency is meant to streamline and expedite the state’s response.
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A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
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The Pac-12 and the departing schools will likely be on the hook for about $110 million in exit fees and penalties to the Mountain West.
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Name-calling, mockery, outbursts and expletive-filled tirades are now standard fare at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings, sinking the mood and obstructing the public’s business
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