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.
MORE STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR
-
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. -
A special election that could shift the balance of power on the County Board of Supervisors is less than a month away. Seven candidates are vying for the District 1 seat. As part of this year’s KPBS Voter Hub project, South Bay Engagement Producer Marielena Castellanos spoke with voters about the key issues at stake. -
In a nutshell, TwitchCon is a convention where livestreamers — or streamers as they’re known on the platform — meet their community. -
KPBS takes a look at the arc of women's voices through historical artifacts at the new home of the Women's Museum of California.
MORE STORIES FEATURING WORK BY THIS AUTHOR
-
Furnishing a home can be overwhelming and expensive, especially for someone transitioning out of homelessness. A local nonprofit is helping. -
As the so-called bird flu wreaks havoc on chicken and dairy farms, scientists warn a new human pandemic could be on the horizon. But researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology say our immune systems can offer some protection. -
Erosion of coastal cliffs and deterioration of an existing fence calls for new barriers to keep people away from dangerous blufftop.
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting
- San Diego Supervisors unanimously deny Cottonwood Sand Mine developer's appeal
- VA Secretary defends staff reductions, anti-union moves at agency during San Diego visit
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal