Brooke Binkowski
Interim News AnchorBrooke Binkowski is professional journalist whose career and interests have taken her to Mexico, Alaska, Europe, North Africa, and South America. She also worked as a freelance border and immigration reporter while finishing her master’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University of California, San Diego, focusing on the culture of the U.S.-Mexico Border and Mexican immigration to Anchorage, Alaska. Brooke covered her first story as a cub reporter in San Diego nearly twenty years ago and didn't look back. She worked for KFQD in Anchorage, CNN in Atlanta, and KNX and Southern California Public Radio in Los Angeles before arriving back in San Diego to finish her degree. She has also reported for NPR, CBS, and the BBC. In addition to journalism and travel, Brooke also likes fencing, playing accordion, taking photos, reading, running, and nearly everything else.
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Each year, families have to prove Medi-Cal eligibility or risk losing coverage. A San Diego assemblymember wants to take that burden away from families.
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Earth Day honors environmental achievements and brings awareness to protect the earth's natural resources for future generations. KPBS put together a list of local events you can attend to enjoy the annual celebration.
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Prop. 1 aims to create more mental health support and housing for adults experiencing homelessness. But some advocates fear the measure could divert funding from mental health support for kids.
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The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.4% in March, up from a revised 4.8% in February and above the year-ago estimate of 3.5%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with the PBS App and YouTube. Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. In the fabled city of Alexandria, we venture through a market wonderland, smoke a shisha, and stroll a promenade. In Luxor, we explore the pharaohs' tombs and temples before sailing. Then we kick back on a riverboat cruise. Our finale: Ramses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel.
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The modern study of starvation was sparked by the liberation of concentration camp survivors. U.S. and British soldiers rushed to feed them — and yet they sometimes perished.
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