Meet the Team

Deb Welsh

Morning Edition News Anchor

Deb Welsh is a familiar name to news radio listeners in San Diego, having been in the market for more than 25 years. Before joining KPBS, Deb worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio. She was also affiliated with the Copley Radio News Network and had a long association with Peters Productions, Inc. — a national radio syndicator. A graduate of New Mexico State University, Deb has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. She's been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists with several awards for spot news/breaking news and team news coverage.

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Thousands of foster children could be taken from their homes

Emilyn Mohebbi

Deb Welsh

Brooke Ruth

Most of California’s foster family agencies are about to lose their insurance, and almost 9,000 children could be taken from their homes as early as October. In other news, a new report says that electrical vehicle charging stations couldn’t survive if they weren’t subsidized by the government. Plus, Hispanic Heritage Month is now underway, and San Diego is celebrating with a new exhibit at city hall.
Man pleads not guilty to drive-by pellet gun shootings

Emilyn Mohebbi

Deb Welsh

Brooke Ruth

A 19-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a series of drive-by pellet gun shootings in Hillcrest earlier this month. In other news, the city of Del Mar recently passed a set of rules regulating short-term rentals and capping their numbers, but the ordinance still needs the state’s approval. Plus, KPBS just launched a new project called Public Matters, where our newsroom explores how we engage over politics, how government impacts our lives and threats to democracy.
Health

Valley Center Author Found Guilty Of Practicing Medicine Without License

Deb Welsh

Robert Young, the author of "The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health," is facing jail time for providing bogus medical treatments.
Quality of Life

San Diegans Offset Air Travel With Carbon Credits

Deb Welsh

Now San Diego air travelers can go to an airport coffee shop and get a carbon offset sticker with their cappuccino.
Education

Mesa Community College Kicks Off 4-Year Degree Program

Deb Welsh

As part of a state pilot program Mesa College is offering a four-year degree in Health Information Management.
Health

Affirmative Action Bans Lead To Decline In Medical School Enrollees Of Color

Deb Welsh

The findings show affirmative action bans have led to about a 17 percent decline in first-time medical school enrollees who are underrepresented students of color.