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 EditionWhat's important to San Diegans for our future, transportation, water conservation, affordable housing? We find out with an update on Our Greater San Diego Vision. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn 2008, the San Diego Police Department began a series of curfew sweeps in urban neighborhoods in an effort to curb violent crime and protect juveniles. Four years later, voiceofsandiego.org has taken a look at the numbers to find out if the sweeps are doing the job. -
Local editors give their takes on the race to be San Diego's next mayor and Katie Orr tells us what each candidate's hobby is. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal editors discuss the battle over birth control and San Diego Congressman Darrell Issa's role in the debate. -
The San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy's Condor Cam is giving the public the first-ever opportunity to see a California condor hatch live today.
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KPBS Midday Edition'Stop Kony' video puts spotlight on Ugandan warlord
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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.
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