Elaine Alfaro
Gloria Penner FellowElaine Alfaro is the KPBS Gloria Penner Fellow. She's honoring the legacy of senior political correspondent Gloria Penner through producing and reporting on topics related to democracy, politics and civic engagement.
She recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in multimedia journalism. At PLNU, she served as the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper.
As someone who grew up in San Diego, Elaine cares deeply about storytelling that reflects the local community. She's covered the San Diego community through her freelance work and internships at a variety of publications including the San Diego Community News Group, the Filipino Press, NBC7 and the PB Monthly.
In her free time, you can usually find her hiking local trails, checking out bookstores or trying a new recipe!
-
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Monday, we look at how voters are thinking about the war in Gaza ahead of the presidential election. -
A San Diego bookstore owner shares reading recommendations for all ages, from picture books to adult books, that celebrate Hispanic, Latina/o/x and Chicana/o/x identity. -
KPBS Midday EditionAuthor and activist Jen Soriano explores the origins of their chronic pain by diving into history. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company created a pollution crisis. -
Three San Diego filmmakers are putting Filipino American representation front and center at the San Diego Filipino Film Festival. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn the heels of World Heart Day, Midday Edition discusses cardiovascular health and awareness.
-
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Spokane, Washington, on Friday.
- San Diego scientists offer nonopioid relief to chronic pain sufferers
- Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here's how they feel about him now
- Trump pulls millions in grants from San Diego-area schools
- Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
- Trump nominee gives misleading testimony about ties to alleged 'Nazi sympathizer'