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 EditionLocal author and architect Megan Groth documents free, family-friendly spaces in San Diego and Tijuana in her new book "The Places We Love." -
KPBS Midday EditionA recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affirmed that a ban on encampments does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment. We look at the impact of this decision on the San Diego region. -
KPBS Midday EditionJuly 2 marked the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. To honor the continued legacy of this law, we spoke with local activists and historians. -
Earlier this month, President Biden implemented new border restrictions. We examine the impacts these changes are having on the San Diego-Tijuana border region. Plus, star soccer player Alex Morgan of San Diego Wave FC was left off the national team's Olympics roster. -
KPBS Midday Edition"Henry the Sixth" marks the largest Shakespeare production at the Old Globe. Plus, one graphic novel tells a queer coming-of-age story through diary entries. And finally, your weekend arts preview. -
KPBS has compiled a list of resources to help San Diegans navigate the high cost of living in our region, related to housing, food, financial aid, child care, digital access and more.
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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.
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