Debbie Cruz
Afternoon News Anchor & HostDebbie Cruz is the local anchor for All Things Considered and the host of the San Diego News Now podcast. Debbie was born and raised in Southern Arizona where she began her journalism career in 1997 as the afternoon anchor at Newsradio KNST in Tucson. Debbie moved with her family to San Diego in 2004 where she continued to enjoy her passion for newsgathering and storytelling as a regional news writer and reporter/anchor at Metro Networks. Debbie most recently worked as the morning news anchor for 24/7 News and 760 KFMB.
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San Diegans haven’t seen a flex alert yet this year, but one could be coming as state power grid operators are monitoring a heatwave in Northern California that’s been putting pressure on the state’s electric grid. In other news, providers of homeless services in Chula Vista say they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services. Plus, an author headlining this year’s Festival of Books talks about her young adult fantasy series. -
Peak fire season is here, and firefighters say residents need to be ready for the worst. In other news, we have details on the March of Dimes’ new report on maternity care in California. Plus, an author headlining this year’s Festival of Books, tells us about her book on pop culture's impact on society.
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MTS recently held a grand opening for a new transit-oriented housing complex at the Grantville Trolley Station. In other news, as college students prepare to begin the fall semester, there’s a major change coming that will impact financial aid next fall. Plus, we learn about the Stuart Collection, that’s been commissioning site-specific public art for the UC San Diego campus since 1981.
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Firefighters continue to work to put out the Bunnie fire in Ramona, and we hear from a homeowner whose house was saved from the fire. In other news, we hear from a San Diego drag queen, who shot to the top of the iTunes Christian music charts after a Twitter tiff with a conservative worship leader. Plus, we have details on a Filipino Punk Rock music festival happening Saturday.
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The San Diego City Council appears uninterested in reviving a proposal to allow more townhomes and small apartment buildings in single-family neighborhoods in the city. In other news, we look into Tijuana’s infrastructure woes. Plus, California’s chancellor of community colleges has unveiled a plan to improve access and support for students from marginalized communities.
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The University of San Diego is expected to release its final report on threats against local elected officials any day now, and preliminary findings show politicians who are women are targeted more frequently than men. In other news, we have all the information you need to know on the upcoming special primary election to fill Nathan Fletcher’s vacant seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.
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