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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KPBS Midday EditionOn "Dreamy Edition" Monday, we take a journey through the science and psychology of sleep and dreams. -
KPBS Midday EditionPlaywright, philanthropist and theater icon Dea Hurston died on July 7. On Thursday we discuss Hurston's legacy. Also, a look at how the Old Globe is engaging the community. Then, a preview of weekend arts events ahead. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia has officially set aside $12 million for the descendants of people who were enslaved under the United States’ race-based system of chattel slavery. We learn about what's next. -
KPBS Midday EditionIt’s been over two years since the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade ruling. On Midday Edition Monday, we talk about access to reproductive health care in California and the nation. -
A months-long investigation from KPBS examined the unraveling civic discourse happening at the local level. We hear from the KPBS team who took on this three-part story. Plus, a look into the “extreme” wildfire risk facing the city of Chula Vista. -
KPBS Midday EditionWildfire season is here. We hear from Cal Fire on how to be prepared.
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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.
- Does a president need to uphold the Constitution? Trump says 'I don't know'
- Catholic leaders criticize Trump for posting apparent AI photo of himself as the pope
- Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America
- A Soviet probe orbiting Earth since 1972 will soon reenter the planet's atmosphere
- How this teen fled Russian occupation and became a hero in Ukraine