Carlos Castillo
Video JournalistCarlos Castillo is a bilingual Emmy award-winning video journalist. Born and raised in Southern California, Carlos grew up with a knack for capturing special moments. In high school and college, Carlos excelled in video production courses, winning numerous awards for his work. Prior to joining KPBS, Carlos worked in Laredo, Texas as a news photographer for the local Univision/Fox station. He later worked in San Diego at Univision where he won an Emmy for his two-part series in the general assignment category. In his free time, Carlos enjoys playing with his cat Benji, nerding out in video games, and DJ-ing at local San Diego restaurants and clubs.
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The city of San Diego is entering the new year with a budget deficit. KPBS metro reporter Andrew Bowen says weak revenue and overspending could force some tough decisions in 2026. -
What would you do with your pet if you got deported? That’s a situation a number of San Diegans have found themselves in this year. KPBS reporter brings us this dispatch from the San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido campus. -
The U.S. government is set to shut down in four hours, the first in seven years. A shutdown would affect many federal functions, but what would it mean for service members and their families? KPBS reporter John Carroll explains. -
Comic-Con isn't just about the panels and cosplay — it's a collector's paradise. From limited edition Funkos to nostalgia-fueled designer toys, the exhibit hall floor is packed with Comic-Con exclusives that can be worth thousands. But for many fans, it's not about the resale value — it's about the thrill of the hunt. -
Day 1 of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown San Diego Thursday for the pop culture extravaganza. -
Remember PAC-MAN? The iconic arcade game is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a pop-up cafe in the Gaslamp District.
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The school board’s recent decision was met with significant community pushback. -
The city's Department of Finance and Independent Budget Analyst's Office are warning of weak revenue collections and overspending by public safety departments.
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San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan told congressional lawmakers Wednesday, the hundreds of prosecutions her office has made are just "the tip of the iceberg."
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