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!
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The bill would automatically register people at the DMV. Under current so-called motor-voter laws, people can opt-out of voter registration at the DMV. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Wednesday, we check in with San Diego professors about the plan and how it could impact immigration and reproductive rights. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe sequel to the best-selling fantasy novel, “The House in the Cerulean Sea" is almost here. -
KPBS Midday EditionAug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll talk about exposure to illicit drugs, the science behind addiction and where to find help. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we'll learn more about what wage theft is and how it is impacting employees. -
KPBS Midday EditionEarlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance about IUD pain management.
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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 non-opioid relief to chronic pain sufferers
- Veterans begin cross-country relay from San Diego
- English language proficiency requirement creates fear among Mexican truck drivers
- Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
- Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find