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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A survey of more than 300 Muslim adults in San Diego indicated fear of hate crimes, and distrust of law enforcement remain significant issues. -
Hundreds of Padres fans clocked in from Petco Park on Wednesday, attempting to work remotely during the baseball game. From Zoom calls to insurance sales, productivity was up to bat. -
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A San Diego woman is using a home kitchen program to turn her 88-year-old mother’s recipes into a business while cooking them together. -
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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.
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