Brooke Ruth
Senior Producer of Audio NewsBrooke Ruth is the senior producer of Audio News. She previously served as a producer for KPBS Midday Edition and a web producer. 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.
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A recent report from San Diego's Office of the City Auditor found funding for pedestrian safety projects like crosswalks and street lighting fell far short of the need. Then, students across California are starting to receive new resources and opportunities in their arts education thanks to Prop 28. The funding is also helping children with special needs. And Día de Muertos celebrations are underway. KPBS is celebrating the holiday with the community in a special way this year. -
Federal prosecutors say they’ve unraveled another Navy corruption scheme centered in San Diego, after a civilian employee pleaded guilty to bribery last week. In other news, it’s been nearly a year since California voters passed a measure to guarantee arts and music funding in public schools. We learn about some of what that funding has accomplished so far. Plus, our KPBS Cinema Junkie is joined by a special guest with some movie suggestions for Halloween.
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County Supervisor Jim Desmond wants to close the border. He says Hamas fighters could enter the country illegally, but Middle East experts say those concerns are preposterous, unhinged and irresponsible. In other news, California utility regulators are looking ahead to the winter to see if natural gas prices will spike like they did last year. Plus, we have details on arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.
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KPBS Midday EditionA closer look at Kehinde Wiley's work and its influence on the art world. Plus, what this weekend has in store for the arts. And Midday Movies is back with some frightening Halloween picks. -
San Diego County college students are showing their support for the Palestinian people caught in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. They joined a national walkout Wednesday. In other news, a new CDC report says health care workers are facing a mental health crisis, with increased reports of burnout and harassment at work. Plus, our KPBS South Bay engagement producer has details on how to create an ofrenda for Día de Muertos.
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KPBS Midday EditionThousands of lowriders and car enthusiasts are celebrating a new law that lifts restrictions on cruising across the state.
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