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 EditionBestselling author and illustrator Loren Long talks about his newest book, "The Yellow Bus," and its themes of purpose and joy. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Tuesday, we get practical tips on how to handle organic food waste, as well as hear about some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to recycling. Then, a new study from UC San Diego found differences in how certain news outlets cover the topic of climate change. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new book by a National City author tells the story behind Chicano Park and the community action that built it. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe California Senate has passed a bill to ban "forced outing policies" in public schools. -
KPBS Midday EditionNPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating the month with nine performances by Black women artists. Plus, KPBS' favorite local submissions to the Tiny Desk Contest. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new book, "Our New World of Adult Bullies," examines the impact of adult bullying in the workplace and society at large.
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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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- How this teen fled Russian occupation and became a hero in Ukraine