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Brooke Ruth
News Producer, KPBS Midday Edition
Brooke Ruth is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. She previously served as a web producer at KPBS.
Before joining KPBS, Brooke was a web editor for four newspapers and a local television station. She began her career in news at the Imperial Valley Press. She has also been part of the web teams at the Napa Valley Register, North County Times, and U-T San Diego. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at UCLA in psychology, she worked on the student newspaper, the Daily Bruin.
Recent Stories by Brooke Ruth
What Does Judge's Ruling On Gunshows At Del Mar Mean For Pending Legislation?
- June 25
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The legislation, currently being considered by a state Senate committee, is aimed at permanently banning the sale of guns and ammunition at the fairgrounds.
Imperial Valley Celebrates Hometown Hero And Heavyweight Boxing Champ Andy Ruiz Jr.
- June 20
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
A parade is planned through the city of Imperial on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Fourth Street and Imperial Avenue and will end at Imperial High School where a rally will be held.
SANDAG Vice Chair On Future Of Transportation In San Diego County
- June 19
- By Alison St John, Brooke Ruth
The San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG, is currently in the process of updating its regional transportation plan to bring it in line with state targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear, vice chair of SANDAG, joins Midday Edition to discuss the development of the plan.
San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis Supports Green New Deal
- June 17
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Davis announced her plans to sign on to the legislative framework for responding to global warming at a forum she hosted on climate's impacts on security and the economy on Saturday. The event included a Q-and-A with a panel of climate change experts.
Novel For Middle Schoolers Tackles Body Image, Self Acceptance
- June 13
- By Alison St John, Brooke Ruth
In a fictional retelling of his own middle school years, San Diego City College English professor Chris Baron shares his struggle to find friendship and acceptance.
Faulconer Proposes Incentives For Developers To Build Smaller, More Affordable Units
- June 12
- By Alison St John, Brooke Ruth
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has a new proposal on the table that would give incentives to developers to build smaller, more affordable units in areas close to public transit.
New Book Profiles Hall Of Fame Running Coach Bob Larsen Who Got His Start In San Diego
- June 10
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
While Hall of Fame track and field coach Bob Larsen may not be a household name, in running circles, his ability to push athletes past their limits to achieve success is legendary. Larsen's career is now the subject of a new book by New York Times Deputy Sports Editor Matthew Futterman.
Journalist Scott Pelley On The 'Truth Worth Telling'
- June 6
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
"60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley joins Midday Edition on Thursday to discuss his new book, "Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter’s Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times."
Your Money: How To Save On Travel
- June 3
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
As part of our ongoing personal finance series, Westways travel editor Elizabeth Harryman joins Midday Edition with tips on how to save money while traveling.
ProPublica: Carbon Credits Don't Fight Climate Change
- May 28
- By Brooke Ruth, Mark Sauer
The benefits of carbon offset programs are far from certain, according to a report by ProPublica. ProPublica reporter Lisa Song joins Midday Edition on Tuesday to discuss how after reporting on the issue she concluded that carbon credits haven’t and won’t deliver the climate benefit they promise.