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 EditionKPBS listeners and guests open up about how they find community, entertainment and educational opportunities in San Diego's third spaces. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn a new book, a San Diego professor highlights the struggle for care and more in Los Angeles' mental health care system. -
The artists are in National City this week showcasing indigenous weaving practices at workshops hosted by PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company. -
KPBS Midday EditionLibrary advocates speak on the potential impacts of proposed budget cuts to the city of San Diego's library system, and college librarians adapt to AI. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal surfers coast through the history, activism and artistry of surfing in San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionEnvironmental advocates share local efforts to make the earth a healthier place on Earth Day and year round.
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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.
- A Maryland town backed Trump's cost-cutting pledge. Now it's a target
- San Diego County Farm Bureau takes 'wait-and-see' approach to possible tariffs
- Warmer weather expected this week for San Diego County
- Trump restricts funding for 'gain-of-function' research — calling it dangerous
- What’s one fix for coastal railroad tracks in North County? Try 7,700 tons of boulders