Claire Trageser
Public Matters EditorClaire leads the KPBS Public Matters initiative, a content hub that will provide news stories on politics and governance; facilitated, in-person discussions around important issues that often divide us; and helpful resources and explainers to ensure all San Diegans understand and act upon their opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Claire leads the KPBS initiative and its partnerships with news organizations Voice of San Diego and inewsource.
Her journalistic highlights include producing the six-part podcast series Free Jane, leading and editing the Murrow award-winning public art series Art in the Open and the digital video series about the childcare crisis, Where's My Village.
In 2020, Claire was named the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists' Journalist of the Year. Claire studied chemistry at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She then earned a master's degree in journalism at UC Berkeley, where she worked at the Knight Digital Media Center and completed a master's project with Michael Pollan.
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KPBS Midday EditionCongresswoman Susan Davis made news last week by introducing language to the National Defense Authorization Bill that would give the Navy the option to move their headquarters onto an existing base. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new initiative from the Union of Concerned Scientists launched today in San Diego. It aims to build a Center for Science and Democracy to counter what it calls a "troubling trend": "understanding of science and respect for its role in decision making have declined." -
A stiff wind and an injured foot have ended the Race Across America for San Diegan Mike Wilson. Meanwhile two Alpine peddlers approach Appalachia as they fight for first place. -
KPBS Midday EditionSome San Diegans are looking for a way to work around the frequent rate hike requests from San Diego Gas & Electric and possible brownouts caused by the off-line San Onofre power plant. -
When the polls closed last Tuesday, it looked as if the Republican candidate for City Council's District 7, Scott Sherman, had avoided a runoff and won the election outright. But as absentee votes continue to come in, Sherman's lead over his opponent Mat Kostrinsky has narrowed. -
After President Barack Obama's inauguration, Kreep took on a so-called "birther" lawsuit demanding proof of Obama's birth certificate. He is also currently suing the California Secretary of State, demanding she verify citizenship of all candidates before they appear on the November ballot.
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Now 75 years old, Jane Dorotik is truly free after two decades in prison. She always maintained she was innocent. -
Republic Services and Teamsters Local 542 sat at the bargaining table on Christmas Eve, but they failed to reach an agreement. -
KPBS Midday EditionSince the start of the pandemic, the number of people moving to California from other states has dropped by 38%, according to a new study.
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Oceanside city council approves new tenant protections, rejects rent control
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal