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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Former San Diego mayor Bob Filner has died at 82. The harassment scandal that brought him down left a mark on city politics. Plus, a San Diegan is creating an online unity-building platform with the hope of bridging political divides. And, new projects in Imperial Beach and South San Diego aim to protect bicyclists and pedestrians from collisions with drivers. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide clean up effort. And, La Jolla Playhouse kicks off its WOW, or Without Walls, festival this week.
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The city of San Diego faces more than $250 million dollar budget shortfall. KPBS wants to know what suggestions you have to balance the budget. -
Monday’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake was the largest to hit San Diego County since 2010. It serves as a good reminder to be prepared. Plus, the city of San Diego is one step closer to charging single family homes for trash pick up. And, we hear from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce about the local impact of the Trump administration’s tariff policies.
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San Diego’s wastewater surveillance program was shut down and that has scientists worried. Plus, we talk to a San Diego business about President Trump's decision to pause reciprocal tariffs. And, a musical premiering at the Old Globe is using humor to tackle serious issues.
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Encinitas is pushing back on a state law requiring the city to build more housing. Plus, outside groups are spending big in the special election for the next San Diego County’s District 1 supervisor. And, the city of San Diego is renaming a block in North Park to honor a pillar of the community.
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A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego. -
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. -
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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- Bob Filner, disgraced ex-mayor of San Diego, dies at 82
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