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Ebone Monet
KPBS Evening Edition Anchor
Ebone Monet is an Associated Press Award-winning journalist. She is a San Diego native who graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mass Communications. Ebone is veteran journalist who comes to KPBS from RTV6 in Indianapolis, Indiana. There she covered major international events such as the Indy 500 and Super Bowl XLVI. She also reported extensively on the Circle City's rising murder rate. Ebone Monet was on the ground reporting as hundreds of people evacuated the Richmond Hill subdivision following a deadly home explosion.
Prior to her work in Indianapolis Ebone was a reporter for KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas. Some of the major stories she covered included devastating natural disasters, search-and-rescue effort following the 2010 flash floods that killed 20 people in the Ouachita National Forest. In addition Ebone reported on the 2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak and recovery efforts.
Ebone says she brings curiosity and compassion to all of her reports.
Recent Stories by Ebone Monet
Sally Ride Science Inspires Students, Educates Parents
- May 21
- By Ebone Monet
A Parent's Guide to Success is a one day course that's designed for parents of students who are enrolled in the Sally Ride Science Junior Academy and affiliated programs.
Business Report: Jack In The Box Calls Off Sale
- May 21
- By Ebone Monet
San Diego-based Jack in the Box gives up its search for a buyer, a closer look at layoff plans for AT&T and more fallout from the U.S. and China tariffs.
Life After College: What’s Next After You Earn Your Degree?
- May 14
- By Ebone Monet
During the 2018–19 school year, colleges and universities are expected to award 1 million associate‘s degrees and 1.9 million bachelor's degrees. What can these students do to stand out to prospective employers?
Carmel Valley School Produces Two Presidential Scholars
- May 13
- By Ebone Monet
A pair of seniors from Canyon Crest Academy were awarded one of the nation’s top honors for students.
Business Report: How New Tariffs On Chinese Imports Hit U.S. Consumers
- May 10
- By Ebone Monet
Trade talks with China ended without a deal and a new tariff increase went into effect, Uber stocks dropped following strikes, and a rent control bill moves forward in the California Assembly.
San Diego School Wants To Take Human Trafficking Play On The Road
- May 10
- By Ebone Monet
San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts students perform “Trapped,” a play about human trafficking.
IRC Documentary Series Focuses On Youth Education In War-Torn Countries
- May 8
- By Ebone Monet
The second installment of the International Rescue Committee’s documentary film festival is set for Wednesday evening in Balboa Park.
The Secret To Longevity From One Of San Diego’s Oldest Restaurants
- May 8
- By Ebone Monet
The San Diego Chicken Pie Shop is celebrating 81 years in operation.
San Diego Educator's Quest To Find 'Deeper Learning'
- May 6
- By Ebone Monet
"In Search of Deeper Learning" authors study innovative schools to find out what it takes to inspire deeper learning in students at public high schools.
San Diego Summit Aims to Connect Youth To Opportunities
- May 2
- By Ebone Monet
A summit in San Diego aims to help 37,000 young adults who are neither working nor in school. The reasons for their struggles range from lack of education to teen parenthood to challenges with mental health or drug addiction. But experts say their fundamental issue is a lack of resources.